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First published 2024

Incremental coverage path planning method for UAV ground mapping in unknown area

Zuqiang Yang, Yi Yang, Xingxiu He [...]

International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles

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First published 2025-4

Multiple UAVs on a shared tether: Use cases,modeling,and probabilistic path planning

James Humann, Michael Equi, Natalie Link [...]

The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications,Methodology,Technology

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First published 2026

Hybrid path planning for UAV using rapidly-expanding random trees and proximal policy optimization in complex environments

Yuquan Fang, Xin Zhang, Zhengtian Wu [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering

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First published 2025-2

Optimal trajectories for UAV three-dimensional path planning using a hybrid ABC-RRT* algorithm

Niresh Jayarajan, Tamilselvan Ganesan, Archana Naganathan

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

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First published 2026-2

Research on obstacle avoidance path planning for multiple UAVs in complex terrain based on an improved ant colony algorithm

Yujie Nan, Changsheng Zhu, Tianyu Li [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

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First published 2012-3

Intelligent Online Path Planning for UAVs in Adversarial Environments

Xingguang Peng, Demin Xu

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems

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First published 2020-12-04

Graph-based path planning for intelligent UAVs in area coverage applications

J. Akshya, P.L.K. Priyadarsini

Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology

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First published 2026

Three-dimensional path planning for source seeking UAV based on multistrategy dung beetle optimization algorithm

Shijie Zhu, Guanru Li, Zhou Yu [...]

Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control

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First published 2025-7

Intelligent path planning algorithms for UAVs: Classification,complexity analysis,hybrid ablation insights,and future directions

Dradoum Alaa, Khelassi Abdelmadjid, Lachekhab Fadhila

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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First published 2012-4

Developing an effective algorithm for dynamic UAV path planning with incomplete threat information

X Gao, J Ren, D Chen

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

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