Innovation in the skies: Breakthrough in UAV-driven engineering inspections
Application of the UAV-based inspection approach in engineering management In a groundbreaking study published in Engineering , a collaborative team of researchers from Shanghai University and international experts have unveiled a cutting-edge approach to optimizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection routes and schedules for engineering projects. The research, led by Lu Zhen, Zhiyuan Yang, Gilbert Laporte, Wen Yi, and Tianyi Fan, introduces an innovative mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model combined with a variable neighborhood search (VNS) algorithm, constructing a new approach in the field of engineering management. The rapid development and adoption of UAV technology have opened new horizons for various industries, particularly in engineering, where the need for efficient, safe, and cost-effective inspection methods is ever-present. Traditional inspection techniques, often manual and fraught with risks, fall short of addressing the complexities and dangers assoc...