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  • Robotics and Automation
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Aerial Surveying

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  • Energy-efficient aerial coverage is crucial for UAV missions, particularly over challenging hilly terrain requiring consistent ground resolution.
  • Traditional methods rely on altitude adjustments, leading to high energy consumption.
  • Maintaining constant Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) is essential for accurate data acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an energy-efficient coverage path planning (CPP) algorithm for UAVs operating over variable terrain.
  • To maintain a constant GSD without continuous altitude changes by utilizing real-time camera zoom control.
  • To reduce flight duration and path length compared to conventional altitude-based strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A novel CPP algorithm was developed integrating real-time zoom control of a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera.
  • The algorithm dynamically adjusts camera focal length based on terrain elevation to maintain constant GSD.
  • UAV altitude is adjusted only when camera zoom limits are reached.

Main Results:

  • Simulations across diverse terrain profiles demonstrated substantial reductions in flight duration and path length using the zoom-based CPP.
  • The proposed method significantly outperforms traditional altitude-based coverage strategies in terms of energy efficiency.
  • The framework is adaptable to low-cost camera systems with limited zoom capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The zoom-based CPP algorithm offers a more energy-efficient solution for UAV aerial coverage over hilly terrain.
  • This approach enhances the operational feasibility of UAV missions by reducing energy demands and flight times.
  • Further research and field validation are recommended to explore the full potential of this technology.