arXiv (Cornell University)
Enhancing Small Object Detection with YOLO: A Novel Framework for Improved Accuracy and Efficiency
December 2025 • Moghadami, Mahila, Keyvanrad, Mohammad Ali, Sabaghian, Melika
This paper investigates and develops methods for detecting small objects in large-scale aerial images. Current approaches for detecting small objects in aerial images often involve image cropping and modifications to detector network architectures. Techniques such as sliding window cropping and architectural enhancements, including higher-resolution feature maps and attention mechanisms, are commonly employed. Given the growing importance of aerial imagery in various critical and industrial applications, the need …