Optimum k-Nearest Neighbors for Heading Synchronization on a Swarm of UAVs under a Time-Evolving Communication Network.

Heading synchronization is fundamental in flocking behaviors. If a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can exhibit this behavior, the group can establish a common navigation route. Inspired by flocks in nature, the k-nearest neighbors algorithm modifies the behavior of a group member based on the k closest teammates.