Volume 23, Issue 2 (JIAEEE Vol.23 No.2 2026)
Journal of Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2026, 23(2): 76-84 |
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Sayyadi H, Mohassel Feghhi M, Sayyadi J. Rapid Intelligent Routing for Heterogeneous Drones in Irregular Paths Using an Advanced Adaptive Algorithm. Journal of Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2026; 23 (2) :76-84
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Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz
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In this paper, a rapid intelligent routing method for heterogeneous drones in irregular paths is presented. This method, utilizing an advanced adaptive algorithm, enables drones to intelligently determine their path in uneven environments and execute various missions. By adapting clustering to environmental features, drones can respond accurately and swiftly to environmental changes, benefiting from optimal routing to achieve their mission objectives. Simulation results indicate that using this routing method enhances the performance and efficiency of drones in urban missions and, more importantly, reduces the execution time of routing compared to other common methods, effectively completing tasks with high accuracy in the shortest possible time. This paper aims to provide a significant advancement in drone routing in irregular environments such as urban areas, with wide-ranging applications in security, surveillance, and communications.
Keywords: Intelligent Routing, Heterogeneous Drones, Advanced Adaptive Algorithm, Reduced Execution Time
Type of Article: Research |
Subject:
Communication
Received: 2024/07/1 | Accepted: 2026/05/16 | Published: 2026/06/22
Received: 2024/07/1 | Accepted: 2026/05/16 | Published: 2026/06/22
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