Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.

Addressing the insufficient optimization performance in drone 3D path planning and the issues of inadequate optimization precision and tendency to fall into local optima in the existing Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), this paper proposes a drone 3D path planning method based on an improved Whale...

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Main Authors: HaoCheng Wang, ZeXian Hao, Yu Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316836
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description Addressing the insufficient optimization performance in drone 3D path planning and the issues of inadequate optimization precision and tendency to fall into local optima in the existing Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), this paper proposes a drone 3D path planning method based on an improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (CSRD-WOA). Firstly, to enhance the search efficiency and fitness accuracy of the Whale Algorithm, the Cuckoo Search and Random Differential Strategy were introduced and compared with the traditional Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm, Whale Algorithm, and Cuckoo Search Algorithm. Experimental results demonstrate that the CSRD-WOA algorithm improves global search capabilities and prevents premature convergence, significantly enhancing optimization precision and convergence speed. Secondly, applying the CSRD-WOA algorithm to drone 3D path planning issues, the simulation results show that the CSRD-WOA algorithm can effectively manage path planning in complex terrains, showcasing its application potential in drone path planning.
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spelling doaj-art-ce0430956f4342b6a5debf0c783b68fd2025-08-20T03:52:51ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01202e031683610.1371/journal.pone.0316836Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.HaoCheng WangZeXian HaoYu ZhangAddressing the insufficient optimization performance in drone 3D path planning and the issues of inadequate optimization precision and tendency to fall into local optima in the existing Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), this paper proposes a drone 3D path planning method based on an improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (CSRD-WOA). Firstly, to enhance the search efficiency and fitness accuracy of the Whale Algorithm, the Cuckoo Search and Random Differential Strategy were introduced and compared with the traditional Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm, Whale Algorithm, and Cuckoo Search Algorithm. Experimental results demonstrate that the CSRD-WOA algorithm improves global search capabilities and prevents premature convergence, significantly enhancing optimization precision and convergence speed. Secondly, applying the CSRD-WOA algorithm to drone 3D path planning issues, the simulation results show that the CSRD-WOA algorithm can effectively manage path planning in complex terrains, showcasing its application potential in drone path planning.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316836
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Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
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title Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
title_full Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
title_fullStr Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
title_full_unstemmed Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
title_short Research on three-dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.
title_sort research on three dimensional path planning of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved whale optimization algorithm
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