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THE IMPACT OF SPEED AND ALTITUDE ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN DRONE-BASED AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of speed and flight altitude on the energy consumption of a drone carrying a 5-liter payload, with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency in agricultural and industrial applications. Conducted on a 1-hectare agricultural field under controlled environmental conditions, the study utilized a quadcopter drone to simulate nine scenarios combining different speed(2, 5, 8 m/s) and altitude(5, 10, 15 m) parameters. Energy consumption data were collected at 600 data points using calibrated sensors. The results revealed a clear relationship between speed, altitude, and energy consumption. Higher speeds significantly increased energy consumption, rising from 66.67 W at 2 m/s to 121.90 W at 8 m/s. Although the effect of altitude variations on energy consumption was less pronounced compared to speed, it still contributed notably; raising the altitude from 5 meters to 15 meters resulted in a 10% to 15% increase in energy consumption. This indicates that speed has a more dominant influence on energy consumption than altitude. The findings highlight the need to carefully optimize speed and altitude parameters to achieve energy efficiency. The study provides actionable insights for drone design and operation, recommending low-speed and mid-altitude combinations for long-duration operations and high-speed settings for time-sensitive tasks.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
Türkçe
Konular
Enerji Tasarruflu Hesaplama , Bilgisayar Yazılımı
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
3 Haziran 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
4 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi
22 Nisan 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 28 Sayı: 2