Case Study

Video Annotation of Drone Footage for Artillery Fire Correction

Location:

Ukraine

Services:

Video footage annotation

Case Background

This ongoing data annotation project involves a number of various AI initiatives in the rapidly evolving field of military technology. Throughout 2022–2023, the Label Your Data team has partnered with other Ukrainian AI companies, young startups, and volunteers. For this project, our team was mastering their skills in aerial video annotation for precision artillery correction.

The Project Summary

Enhanced precision of
artillery correction algorithm

Efficiently handled sensitive
military data

Created a custom video
dataset for MilTech

A Custom Request to Label Your Data

The Client approached our Label Your Data team for a MilTech project involving drone footage. Our task was to proficiently annotate elements in the videos gathered from drones (UAVs) and hone our skills in aerial video annotation.

Main challenge

For this AI initiative, our annotators had to expertly annotate the video footage gathered from drones (UAVs) for military applications. In this case, we were also tasked with demonstrating our expertise in Computer Vision data labeling. Yet, the interesting twist was that we were creating a specialized video dataset to train the Client’s artillery correction algorithm.

Our Solution: Qualified Aerial Video Annotation for Precision Artillery Correction

In this project, our dedicated team of trained annotators successfully curated a custom video dataset by expertly annotating video footage collected from UAVs (drones). Our annotators labeled crucial details in the videos, such as target locations and environmental factors impacting artillery accuracy.

Working closely with military staff on the battlefields in Eastern Ukraine, our goal was to train the artillery correction algorithm for MilTech, a critical initiative aimed at improving precision and effectiveness on the battlefield.

Challenges

Solutions

Dealing with sensitive military data

Robust data security measures such as encryption, restricted data access, and security-compliant office setup

Maintaining video annotation consistency and accuracy

High-quality and pixel-wise video annotation of the drone footage performed by trained annotation specialists

Training the artillery correction algorithm able to handle diverse situations effectively

Meticulously selecting scenes from drone footage, exposing the algorithm to various real-life scenarios

Adapting to dynamic and evolving military scenarios

Flexible workflow and well-established communication channel with the military staff to stay informed about evolving scenarios

Solutions

Robust data security measures such as encryption, restricted data access, and security-compliant office setup

High-quality and pixel-wise video annotation of the drone footage performed by trained annotation specialists

Meticulously selecting scenes from drone footage, exposing the algorithm to various real-life scenarios

Flexible workflow and well-established communication channel with the military staff to stay informed about evolving scenarios

It was about more than just data labeling. It was about strategically preparing the Client’s algorithm for the complexities of real-world military applications.

Ivan Lebediev

Integration Specialist at Label Your Data

The MilTech Project
Results

Despite being a short-term engagement, we ensured timely delivery of high-quality annotations for the Client. This enabled their artillery correction algorithm to leverage the rich dataset for enhanced performance of cutting-edge military technology in battlefield operations.

Enhanced algorithm training through expert data labeling

Top-tier annotation of the UAV video footage for optimized algorithm performance

Improved precision in artillery correction

The algorithm demonstrated improved precision in adjusting artillery fire, leading to more accurate targeting and reduced collateral damage on the battlefield.