reviewDronesMay 16, 2025GOLD OA

Advances in UAV Path Planning: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Challenges, and Future Directions

Harbin Institute of Technology · Shandong University

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Abstract

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized fields such as monitoring, cargo delivery, precision farming, and emergency response, demonstrating remarkable flexibility and operational effectiveness. A fundamental aspect of UAV autonomy lies in route optimization, which determines efficient paths while considering factors like mission goals, safety, and power consumption. This article presents an extensive overview of methodologies for UAV route planning, including deterministic models, stochastic sampling techniques, biologically inspired methods, and integrated algorithmic frameworks. The discussion extends to their performance in various operational contexts, including stationary, moving, and…

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51
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Keywords
  • Computer science
  • Motion planning
  • Path (computing)
  • Data science
  • Management science
  • Systems engineering
  • Process management
  • Engineering
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