Accurate and efficient insulator maintenance: A DETR algorithm for drone imagery

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 20; no. 2; p. e0318225
• Main Authors: Tian, Yanfeng, Ahmad, Rodina Binti, Abdullah, Nor Aniza Binti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 25.02.2025; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Accuracy; Algorithms; Computer and Information Sciences; Deep learning; Defects; Diffusion models; Drone aircraft; Drones; Earth Sciences; Efficiency; Electric power demand; Electric Power Supplies; Electricity; Electricity distribution; Engineering and Technology; Fog; Health aspects; High altitude; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted - methods; Image quality; Imaging systems; Inspection; Inspections; Insulators; Maintenance; Mathematical models; Methods; Physical Sciences; Research and Analysis Methods; Spatial data; Sunlight; Unmanned Aerial Devices; Unmanned aerial vehicles; Weather; Weather conditions; Malaysia

With the increasing demand for electricity, the safety and stability of power grids become paramount, highlighting the critical need for effective maintenance and inspection. Insulators, integral to power grid maintenance as protective devices on outdoor high-altitude conductors, are often subject t...