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An improved adaptive two-stage pigeon swarm optimization (IPIO) algorithm significantly reduces path length and improves overall fitness for UAV three-dimensional path planning in complex obstacle environments compared to standard optimization algorithms. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To overcome slow convergence, local optimum stagnation, and multi-objective imbalance during 3D path planning for unmanned aerial vehicles navigating complex obstacle environments.

September 3, 2026AlgorithmsOpen Access

Adaptive Two-Stage Pigeon-Inspired Optimization Algorithm for UAV Three-Dimensional Path

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GHGaining HanXianyang Normal University ZWZongsheng WuXianyang Normal University WZWei ZhangXianyang Normal University

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Simulation study demonstrates improved trajectory efficiency and obstacle clearance for unmanned aerial vehicles, suggesting reliable navigation across complex environments.

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To overcome slow convergence, local optimum stagnation, and multi-objective imbalance during 3D path planning for unmanned aerial vehicles navigating complex obstacle environments.
Developed an improved adaptive two-stage pigeon swarm optimization (IPIO) algorithm incorporating Latin hypercube sampling, adaptive map factors, dynamic perturbation, and inverse fitness-weighted elite updates.
Formulated a multi-objective fitness function integrating path length, collision safety, and flight smoothness, with weights calibrated at ωL=0.3, ωC=0.5, and ωS=0.2 via Pareto frontier analysis.
Evaluated the algorithm across six diverse 3D simulation scenarios (100 × 100 × 50 m) with varying obstacle densities against five baseline metaheuristic algorithms (PIO, PSO, GWO, CO, and CS).
Reduced average path length by 12.8% compared to standard PIO and by 15.3% compared to PSO.
Improved overall average fitness by 14.2% over PIO, 16.8% over PSO, 19.5% over GWO, 24.1% over CO, and 38.7% over CS (p < 0.05 across all scenarios).
Recorded an average convergence time of 0.60 s, a minimum obstacle clearance distance of 2.37 m, and an average smoothness cost of 0.34 with O(N*D*MaxIter) computational complexity.

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Han et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993600636c6408cfa7eb0c https://doi.org/10.3390/a19090744

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