EDC-Net for small object detection in UAV imagery using edge-aware dynamic context modeling (opens in new tab)

To address the challenges of insufficient detection accuracy in UAV aerial imagery, this paper proposes EDC-Net, a small object detection method based on an Edge-Aware Dynamic Context Network. First, an Edge-Aware Enhancement Module (EAEM) is designed to compensate for contour degradation in deep features. By embedding gradient cues into intermediate feature learning and combining them with spatial-context information, EAEM enhances the network’s sensitivity to tiny-object boundaries. Second,...