The Online Path Planning Method of UAV Autonomous Inspection in Distribution Network

Abstract

In this paper, the problem of online path planning for autonomous inspection of distribution network lines by UAV is studied. Because the distribution lines are mostly distributed around cities, counties and mountainous areas, the lines and their surrounding environment are uncertain and dynamic. These factors will affect the safety of UAV inspection, making the off-line pre-planned path for UAV unavailable. This paper designs an improved iteration random tree algorithm (IRRT) algorithm, which can quickly plan the path of UAV in dynamic environment.