Energy-Efficient UAV Trajectory Planning for Wind Turbine Inspection

The core task of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection for wind turbines lies in path planning, with the primary objectives being comprehensive coverage of the turbines and improved energy efficiency. Existing methods are mostly applicable to facilities with simple structures, overlooking the complex characteristics of wind turbines and failing to adequately consider energy consumption issues. To address this, this paper proposes a UAV inspection path planning method that balances turbine cov