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A Method for Autonomous Navigation and Positioning of UAV Based on Electric Field Array Detection.

Yincheng Li¹, Wenbin Zhang², Peng Li²

¹Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650504, China.

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|February 10, 2021

Summary

This study introduces a new navigation algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) inspecting power lines. The method improves safety and accuracy by analyzing field strength, reducing risks associated with traditional inspection techniques.

Keywords:

UAVs overhead transmission line positioning and navigation power frequency electric field sensor power line inspection

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Area of Science:

Electrical Engineering
Robotics
Aerospace Engineering

Background:

Traditional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections of overhead transmission lines face challenges including high sensor costs, complex data processing, and environmental vulnerabilities.
These limitations compromise the safety of both UAVs and power systems during critical infrastructure monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an improved navigation and positioning algorithm for UAVs inspecting overhead transmission lines.
To enhance the safety and efficiency of transmission line inspection by addressing the limitations of current methods.

Main Methods:

Establishment of a mathematical model for the spatial distribution of transmission lines.
Study of field strength distribution information around transmission lines.
Development and application of a novel navigation and positioning algorithm utilizing collected data.

Main Results:

The proposed positioning navigation algorithm demonstrated a significant and effective positioning outcome.
Experimental results confirmed that the positioning error falls within acceptable operational ranges.
The system proved to have good usability and practical application value for UAV-based inspections.

Conclusions:

The developed mathematical model and navigation algorithm offer a viable solution for identifying, positioning, and assessing safety distances of field sources near transmission lines.
The findings provide valuable data for enhancing UAV obstacle avoidance, navigation, and safety warning systems in power line inspection.
The algorithm's accuracy and usability suggest a promising advancement for autonomous infrastructure monitoring.