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The research aims to develop an optimal methodology for UAV flights around telecommunication masts considering various obstacles.

February 6, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Design and Implementation of a Trajectory Planning Application for UAV Inspection of Telecommunication Masts

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This article demonstrates method development for UAV flight path optimization around telecommunication masts, highlighting unique challenges.

The research aims to develop an optimal methodology for UAV flights around telecommunication masts considering various obstacles.
Analyzed flight path complexities around telecommunication masts
Considered obstacles like stiffening struts and nearby structures
Developed a MATLAB application for trajectory planning
Studied data collection methods for generating point clouds
Identified unique challenges like communication interference and structural diversity
Presented an optimal approach for UAV flight trajectories
Showed potential for improving data collection efficiency around masts

Kopyt et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article demonstrates method development for UAV flight path optimization around telecommunication masts, highlighting unique challenges.