Today, many inspection domains utilize the benefits of drones to monitor and inspect
infrastructure in an efficient manner. The energy grid is challenged by frequent and thorough …

The modern stage of science and technology development is distinguished by the
widespread use of digital signal processing. The use of digital processing for effective …

The inspection of overhead power transmission lines is of the utmost importance to ensure
the power network's uninterrupted, safe, and reliable operation. The increased demand for …

With the rapid development of microelectronics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for
electric inspection tasks have become popular. Among these tasks, transmission line …

Traditional inspection methods cannot quickly and accurately monitor tree barriers and
safeguard the transmission lines. To solve these problems, in this study, we proposed a …

This paper introduces a position controller for drone transmission line inspection (TLI)
utilizing the integral sliding mode control (SMC) method. The controller, leveraging GNSS …

Coastline detection is vital for coastal management, involving frequent observation and
assessment to understand coastal dynamics and inform decisions on environmental …

Hybrid inspection robots have been attracting increasing interest in recent years, and are
suitable for inspecting long-distance overhead power transmission lines (OPTLs), combining …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer an efficient solution for power grid maintenance, but
collision avoidance during return flights is challenged by crossing power lines, especially for …

Power line inspection is one important task performed by electricity distribution network
operators worldwide. It is part of the equipment maintenance for such companies and forms …