Electronic Science and Technology ›› 2023, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (7): 39-48.doi: 10.16180/j.cnki.issn1007-7820.2023.07.006

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Multi-UAV Path Planning Algorithm Based on Formation Change

WANG Yangbin,ZHANG Wei,HU Zhi   

  1. Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Robotics,Shanghai University of Engineering Science,Shanghai 201620,China
  • Received:2022-01-07 Online:2023-07-15 Published:2023-06-21
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(62003207)

Abstract:

In view of the problem of trajectory planning of multiple UAVs in complex environments, a multi-UAV trajectory planning algorithm based on formation changes is proposed. Based on the topology of pilot-following UAV, a cost function with time and range as the metrics is designed to solve the optimal formation rendezvous point. The improved Informed-RRT* algorithm is used to solve the asymptotic optimal track of the leader, and the track planning and obstacle avoidance of the follower is realized by combining the formation change strategy. On the basis of defining formation variation, path length ratio, and heading stability performance indicators, simulation experiments are carried out and the generated tracks are evaluated and compared. The simulation results show that the UAV formation can achieve trajectory planning and obstacle avoidance in complex environments, and at the same time plan the optimal trajectory planning for the follower, which is less than 1% away from the optimal trajectory length of the leader, which improves the practicality and effectiveness of the algorithm.

Key words: UAV formation, leader-following method, informed-RRT*, formation assembly, path planning, formation change, optimal track, obstacle avoidance

CLC Number: 

  • TP242