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YOLOv9-AAG: Distinguishing Birds and Drones in Infrared and Visible Light Scenarios

Ojashwini R N1 Asma Fathima2 Bhavana M R3 Ashwini G4 Aishwarya G5
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 2 3 4 5 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Published Online: November-December 2025

Pages: 67-77

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