Automating Aircraft Scanning for Inspection or 3D Model Creation with a UAV and Optimal Path Planning

Visual inspections of aircraft exterior surfaces are required in aircraft maintenance routines for identifying possible defects such as dents, cracks, leaking, broken or missing parts, etc. This process is time-consuming and is also prone to error if performed manually. Therefore, it has become a tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yufeng Sun, Ou Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Drones
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/6/4/87