Energy consumption in unmanned aerial vehicles: A review of energy consumption models and their relation to the UAV routing

Amila Thibbotuwawa*, Peter Nielsen, Banaszak Zbigniew, Grzegorz Bocewicz

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Abstract

The topic of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) routing is transitioning from an emerging topic to a growing research area with UAVs being used for inspection or even material transport as part of multi-modal networks. The nature of the problem has revealed a need to identify the factors affecting the energy consumption of UAVs during execution of missions and examine the general characteristics of the consumption, as these are critical constraining factors in UAV routing. This paper presents the unique characteristics that influence the energy consumption of UAV routing and the current state of research on the topic. This paper provides the first overview of the current state of and contributions to the area of energy consumption in UAVs followed by a general categorization of the factors affecting energy consumptions of UAVs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformation Systems Architecture and Technology : Proceedings of 39th International Conference on Information Systems Architecture and Technology – ISAT 2018 - Part II
EditorsJerzy Swiatek, Leszek Borzemski, Zofia Wilimowska
Number of pages12
Volume853
PublisherPhysica-Verlag
Publication date2019
Pages173-184
ISBN (Print)9783319999951
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event39th International Conference Information Systems Architecture and Technology, ISAT 2018 - NYSA, Poland
Duration: 16 Sept 201818 Sept 2018

Conference

Conference39th International Conference Information Systems Architecture and Technology, ISAT 2018
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityNYSA
Period16/09/201818/09/2018
SeriesAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume853
ISSN2194-5357

Keywords

  • Energy consumption of UAVs
  • UAV routing
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles

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