This article explores using a non-linear programming approach to estimate the position of overhead power lines in real-time using a LiDAR sensor mounted on a drone. The method is based on a geometric model of the power line, which allows for efficient estimation even in challenging conditions such as occlusions or noise.
Alexandre Girard, Steven A. Parkison and Philippe Hamelin Model-Based Real-Time Estimation of Overhead Power Lines Using LiDAR for Drone Inspection accepted for publication at IEEE CASE 2025
Preprint on arxiv at this link https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.20812