Optimizing Powerline Infrastructure Inspection, Monitoring And Asset Management Using UAVs And Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Ensuring the reliability of powerline infrastructure requires efficient inspection and maintenance. Traditional methods are labor-intensive, costly, and expose workers to risks. This project integrates Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance powerline inspection...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Alanya Üniversitesi
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.iccaua.com/jiccaua/article/view/626 |
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| Summary: | Ensuring the reliability of powerline infrastructure requires efficient inspection and maintenance. Traditional methods are labor-intensive, costly, and expose workers to risks. This project integrates Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance powerline inspection and predictive maintenance. The system employs a Tello drone to capture high-resolution images, which are processed using OpenCV and analyzed by a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model to detect faults such as insulator cracks, conductor sagging, and corrosion. Findings demonstrated an 62% fault detection accuracy, with the AI model correctly identifying and classifying defects in powerline components. The system’s real-time monitoring capability significantly improved fault identification speed compared to manual inspections. Additionally, the asset management framework enabled proactive maintenance scheduling, reducing downtime by 40%. These findings highlight the potential of AI-UAV integration to improve infrastructure reliability, reduce costs, and enhance worker safety, making powerline management more efficient and sustainable.
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| ISSN: | 3023-7009 |