Substation inspection operation system and communication method
By designing the substation inspection operating system, using multi-directional image shooting, sorting, analysis, pre-selecting and high-definition processing technology, the problem of unclear image shooting is solved, and the efficiency and image quality of inspection monitoring and judgment are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411879185.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-11
AI Technical Summary
In the existing substation inspection technology, image shooting is prone to blur, reflective or dark problems, resulting in unclear images and affecting staff's judgment of defects.
A substation inspection operation system is designed, including the inspection and monitoring end and the inspection navigation end. Through the multi-directional image shooting module, image sorting module, image analysis module, image selection module and image high-definition processing module, multi-angle image shooting, sorting, analysis, pre-selecting and high-definition processing of images are carried out to ensure image quality.
It improves the efficiency of inspection monitoring and judgment, ensures the clarity and quality of images, reduces the time for staff to monitor images, and improves the accuracy and efficiency of inspection operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of substation inspection, and in particular to a substation inspection operation system and a communication method. Background Art
[0002] A substation is a place in the power system that transforms voltage and current, receives electric energy and distributes electric energy. The substation in a power plant is a step-up substation, and its function is to step up the voltage of the electric energy generated by the generator and feed it into the high-voltage power grid. The substation needs to be inspected during operation to avoid affecting the normal operation of the substation. Most of the time, cameras are used to capture the locations where defects may occur, and then staff monitor the captured images to determine whether there are any defects.
[0003] At present, some substation inspection operations use drone technology for inspection. In order to ensure that the images used for image recognition meet the quality requirements, multiple images will be taken of the inspected electrical equipment, and then all the images will be transmitted to the system server. The staff will then monitor through the captured images. However, in the actual image capture process, it is easy for the image to be out of focus, resulting in blur, or because of the weather, the captured image is reflective or dark, resulting in unclear images, which will cause errors in the staff's judgment of image defects and affect the use effect. For this reason, we provide a substation inspection operation system and communication method to solve this problem. Summary of the invention
[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a substation inspection operation system and a communication method, which have the advantages of improving the efficiency of inspection monitoring and judgment.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] A substation inspection operation system includes an inspection system communication control terminal, wherein the inspection system communication control terminal is connected to an inspection communication terminal via a wireless signal, and the inspection communication terminal is connected to an inspection monitoring terminal and an inspection navigation terminal via a wireless signal;
[0007] The inspection and monitoring end includes an image multi-directional shooting module, an image sorting module, an image analysis module, an image selection module, an image high-definition processing module and an image data feedback module. The image data feedback module is connected to the inspection communication end, the image multi-directional shooting module is connected to the image sorting module, the image sorting module is connected to the image analysis module, the image analysis module is connected to the image selection module, the image selection module is connected to the image high-definition processing module, and the image high-definition processing module is connected to the image data feedback module bracket data signal.
[0008] Furthermore, the inspection navigation end includes a signal transmission module connected to the inspection communication end, the signal transmission module is connected to the inspection task module through a data signal, the inspection route data module is connected to the UAV navigation route planning algorithm module through a data signal.
[0009] Furthermore, the signal transmission module is connected to the inspection obstacle error reporting module via a data signal, and the inspection obstacle error reporting module is connected to the drone inspection reset module via an electrical signal.
[0010] Furthermore, the image analysis module includes a fuzziness analysis module and a lightness analysis module connected to the image sorting module data signal, the fuzziness analysis module and the lightness analysis module are connected to the image pre-selection module through the data signal, and the image pre-selection module is connected to the image selection module.
[0011] Furthermore, the image selection module includes an image information recognition and analysis module, a patrol target image specimen module and a target image confirmation module, the image information recognition and analysis module is connected to the image pre-selection module by data signals, and the image information recognition and analysis module and the patrol target image specimen module are both connected to the target image confirmation module by data signals.
[0012] Furthermore, the inspection communication terminal includes a UAV wireless communication module connected to the inspection system communication control terminal, the signal transmission module and the image data feedback module by wireless signals, and the UAV wireless communication module is connected to the signal frequency detection module through data signals.
[0013] Furthermore, the UAV wireless communication module is connected to a signal anti-interference processing module via a data signal, and the signal anti-interference processing module is connected to a signal frequency target threshold module via a data signal.
[0014] The present invention also provides a communication method for a substation inspection operation system, comprising the following steps:
[0015] S1. First, start the power supply of the inspection system communication control terminal and the inspection navigation terminal, inspection monitoring terminal, and inspection communication terminal in the UAV, so that they can prepare for the inspection operation after starting;
[0016] S2, the inspection task data information of this time is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the wireless communication module of the drone through the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection task module, thereby triggering the task target instruction of this time in the inspection task module, and then feeds back the task target instruction to the inspection route data module, and the inspection route data module feeds back the inspection route map information of the stored substation to the drone navigation route planning algorithm module, and then the drone navigation route planning algorithm module plans the optimal route according to the inspection route information, and then wirelessly controls the drone to perform inspection operations through the inspection system communication control terminal;
[0017] S3. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the camera and radar equipment in the drone detect the road conditions ahead. If an unexpected roadblock occurs and the drone cannot pass, the information is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the drone wireless communication module, and the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection obstacle error reporting module, so that the inspection obstacle error reporting module feeds back the information to the drone inspection reset module, so that the drone performs reset movement, and feeds back the information to the drone wireless communication module through the signal transmission module, and then feeds back the information to the inspection system communication control terminal, and the inspection system communication control terminal issues an alarm, so that the staff goes to solve the problem;
[0018] S4. When the UAV performs normal inspection operations, the multi-directional image shooting module of the inspection monitoring terminal takes multiple photos of the electrical equipment from multiple angles and directions, and transmits the image data to the image sorting module at the same time. The blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module in the image analysis module perform blur analysis and light intensity analysis on all the photos taken in the image sorting module, and feed the analyzed data results back to the image pre-selection module. The image pre-selection module filters the photos with blurry, double-image, reflective and dark images according to the analysis of the photo images by the blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module, and pre-selects the remaining photos.
[0019] S5. The image information recognition and analysis module of the image selection module analyzes the information in the image of the photo pre-selected by the image pre-selection module, and feeds back the data results after the analysis to the target image confirmation module. At the same time, the inspection target image specimen module also feeds back the target image information of the electrical equipment inspected at this time to the target image confirmation module. The target image confirmation module compares the data results after the analysis of the actual image with the standard target image data information, thereby confirming the image of useful information, and selecting and confirming it. Subsequently, the selected and confirmed photo is processed by the image high-definition processing module for high-definition clarity. Finally, the image data feedback module uses the drone wireless communication module to transmit the photo image to the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the staff can monitor the captured image and judge whether there is a defect.
[0020] S6. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the signal frequency detection module detects the signal frequency in real time. When the deviation between the signal frequency and the signal frequency target value of the signal frequency target threshold module is greater than the set value, the signal anti-interference processing module performs appropriate electromagnetic interference resistance adjustment processing based on the deviation value data between the signal frequency target value provided by the signal frequency target threshold module and the actual signal frequency, so that the deviation value between the actual signal frequency and the target signal frequency is within the set value range, ensuring that the drone can take photos and images for normal inspection and transmission.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. The substation inspection operation system and communication method confirms the inspection target task through the inspection navigation terminal, and then the drone performs effective inspection operations according to the optimal inspection route planned by the inspection navigation terminal. When an unexpected roadblock occurs and the drone cannot pass, the inspection obstacle error reporting module is used to report error information. At the same time, by triggering the drone inspection reset module, the drone is reset and flies back and forth, so that the substation inspection can be continued after the roadblock problem is solved;
[0023] 2. The substation inspection operation system and communication method filters all the photos taken by the inspection monitoring terminal for blur, ghosting, reflection, and darkness, and analyzes and identifies effective information of all pre-selected photo images after filtering through the image selection module, and finally selects photos with effective information, and processes such photo images with high definition, so that the staff can directly monitor the images with useful information and high definition, so as to quickly judge whether the photographed electrical equipment has defects, effectively improving the efficiency of inspection monitoring and judgment, and improving the use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 It is a logical schematic diagram of the overall system of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a logical diagram of the inspection navigation terminal of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 It is a logical schematic diagram of the inspection and monitoring terminal of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a logical schematic diagram of the image analysis module of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 5 It is a logical schematic diagram of the image selection module of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 6It is a logical schematic diagram of the inspection communication terminal of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, a substation inspection operation system includes an inspection system communication control terminal, the inspection system communication control terminal is connected to the inspection communication terminal through wireless signals, and the inspection communication terminal is connected to the inspection monitoring terminal and the inspection navigation terminal through wireless signals.
[0032] The inspection navigation end includes a signal transmission module connected to the inspection communication end, the signal transmission module is connected to the inspection task module through data signals, the inspection route data module is connected to the UAV navigation route planning algorithm module through data signals, the signal transmission module is connected to the inspection obstacle error reporting module through data signals, and the inspection obstacle error reporting module is connected to the UAV inspection reset module through electrical signals.
[0033] The inspection task instructions are fed back to the inspection task module of the inspection navigation end through the inspection system communication control end, and the inspection task module confirms the inspection target task of this time. Then the UAV navigation route planning algorithm module optimizes the inspection route according to the inspection route map information of the substation fed back by the inspection route data module, so that the inspection system communication control end can wirelessly remotely control the UAV to perform effective inspection operations. After the camera and radar equipment in the UAV detect the road conditions ahead, if an unexpected roadblock occurs and it cannot pass, the inspection obstacle error reporting module will be used to report the error information, and finally feedback to the inspection system communication control end, so that the inspection system communication control end can issue an alarm in time, so that the staff can quickly go to solve the problem. At the same time, by triggering the UAV inspection reset module, the UAV can reset and fly back and forth, so as to continue the substation inspection.
[0034] See also Figure 1 and 3-5, the inspection monitoring terminal includes an image multi-directional shooting module, an image sorting module, an image analysis module, an image selection module, an image high-definition processing module and an image data feedback module. The image data feedback module is connected to the inspection communication terminal, the image multi-directional shooting module is connected to the image sorting module, the image sorting module is connected to the image analysis module, the image analysis module is connected to the image selection module, the image selection module is connected to the image high-definition processing module, the image high-definition processing module is connected to the image data feedback module bracket data signal, the image analysis module includes a fuzziness analysis module and a lightness analysis module connected to the image sorting module data signal, the fuzziness analysis module and the lightness analysis module are connected to the image pre-selection module through the data signal, the image pre-selection module is connected to the image selection module, the image selection module includes an image information recognition and analysis module, an inspection target image specimen module and a target image confirmation module, the image information recognition and analysis module is connected to the image pre-selection module by data signal, the image information recognition and analysis module and the inspection target image specimen module are both connected to the target image confirmation module by data signal.
[0035] The multi-directional image shooting module is used to shoot multiple photos of the electrical equipment from multiple angles and directions, and the blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module in the image analysis module are used to perform blur analysis and light intensity analysis on all the photos taken in the image sorting module. After the image images are analyzed by the blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module, the image pre-selection module filters the blurred, ghosted, reflective, and dark photos, and pre-selects the remaining photos to avoid directly feeding back all the photos to the system server through the inspection system communication control terminal, which requires the staff to conduct a full survey, increases the labor intensity and affects the efficiency of inspection and monitoring, thereby effectively improving the use effect, and then the image information recognition and analysis The module analyzes the information in the images of the photos pre-selected by the image pre-selection module. The target image confirmation module compares the data results after analyzing the actual images with the standard target image data information, so as to confirm all the pictures that have captured useful information and select and confirm them. Subsequently, the selected and confirmed photos are processed for high definition through the image high definition processing module, and finally fed back to the inspection system communication control terminal, and the inspection system communication control terminal transmits the image information to the system server, so that the staff can directly monitor the images that have captured useful information and have high definition, so as to quickly judge whether the photographed electrical equipment has defects, effectively improving the efficiency of inspection monitoring and judgment, and improving the use effect.
[0036] See also Figure 1 and 6As shown, the inspection communication terminal includes a UAV wireless communication module connected to the inspection system communication control terminal, the signal transmission module and the image data feedback module by wireless signals. The UAV wireless communication module is connected to the signal frequency detection module through data signals. The UAV wireless communication module is connected to the signal anti-interference processing module through data signals. The signal anti-interference processing module is connected to the signal frequency target threshold module through data signals.
[0037] The signal frequency detection module detects the signal frequency in real time, and the signal anti-interference processing module adjusts the electromagnetic interference resistance according to the deviation data between the signal frequency target value and the actual signal frequency, so as to ensure that the deviation value between the actual signal frequency and the target signal frequency is within the set value range, which effectively improves the inspection effect and communication efficiency.
[0038] The communication method of the substation inspection operation system includes the following steps:
[0039] S1. First, start the power supply of the inspection system communication control terminal and the inspection navigation terminal, inspection monitoring terminal, and inspection communication terminal in the UAV, so that they can prepare for the inspection operation after starting;
[0040] S2, the inspection task data information of this time is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the wireless communication module of the drone through the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection task module, thereby triggering the task target instruction of this time in the inspection task module, and then feeds back the task target instruction to the inspection route data module, and the inspection route data module feeds back the inspection route map information of the stored substation to the drone navigation route planning algorithm module, and then the drone navigation route planning algorithm module plans the optimal route according to the inspection route information, and then wirelessly controls the drone to perform inspection operations through the inspection system communication control terminal;
[0041] S3. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the camera and radar equipment in the drone detect the road conditions ahead. If an unexpected roadblock occurs and the drone cannot pass, the information is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the drone wireless communication module, and the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection obstacle error reporting module, so that the inspection obstacle error reporting module feeds back the information to the drone inspection reset module, so that the drone performs reset movement, and feeds back the information to the drone wireless communication module through the signal transmission module, and then feeds back the information to the inspection system communication control terminal, and the inspection system communication control terminal issues an alarm, so that the staff goes to solve the problem;
[0042] S4. When the UAV performs normal inspection operations, the multi-directional image shooting module of the inspection monitoring terminal takes multiple photos of the electrical equipment from multiple angles and directions, and transmits the image data to the image sorting module at the same time. The blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module in the image analysis module perform blur analysis and light intensity analysis on all the photos taken in the image sorting module, and feed the analyzed data results back to the image pre-selection module. The image pre-selection module filters the photos with blurry, double-image, reflective and dark images according to the analysis of the photo images by the blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module, and pre-selects the remaining photos.
[0043] S5. The image information recognition and analysis module of the image selection module analyzes the information in the image of the photo pre-selected by the image pre-selection module, and feeds back the data results after the analysis to the target image confirmation module. At the same time, the inspection target image specimen module also feeds back the target image information of the electrical equipment inspected at this time to the target image confirmation module. The target image confirmation module compares the data results after the analysis of the actual image with the standard target image data information, thereby confirming the image of useful information, and selecting and confirming it. Subsequently, the selected and confirmed photo is processed by the image high-definition processing module for high-definition clarity. Finally, the image data feedback module uses the drone wireless communication module to transmit the photo image to the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the staff can monitor the captured image and judge whether there is a defect.
[0044] S6. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the signal frequency detection module detects the signal frequency in real time. When the deviation between the signal frequency and the signal frequency target value of the signal frequency target threshold module is greater than the set value, the signal anti-interference processing module performs appropriate electromagnetic interference resistance adjustment processing based on the deviation value data between the signal frequency target value provided by the signal frequency target threshold module and the actual signal frequency, so that the deviation value between the actual signal frequency and the target signal frequency is within the set value range, ensuring that the drone can take photos and images for normal inspection and transmission.
[0045] The present invention confirms the inspection target task through the inspection navigation end, and then the UAV performs effective inspection operations according to the optimal inspection route planned by the inspection navigation end. After the camera and radar equipment in the UAV detect the road condition ahead, if an unexpected roadblock occurs and it is impossible to pass, the inspection obstacle error reporting module will be used to feedback the error information. At the same time, by triggering the UAV inspection reset module, the UAV is reset to fly back and forth, so that the substation inspection can be continued after the roadblock problem is solved. The image multi-directional shooting module is used to take multiple photos of the electrical equipment from multiple angles and directions. After the image pre-selection module analyzes the photo image according to the fuzziness analysis module and the light intensity analysis module, the image fuzzy, double-imaged, reflective, and dark photos are filtered, and the remaining photos are pre-selected to avoid directly feeding back all the photos to the system server through the inspection system communication control end, which results in the need for the staff to conduct a full survey, which increases the labor intensity and affects the efficiency of inspection and monitoring, thereby effectively improving the use effect. , and the target image confirmation module compares the data results after analyzing the actual image taken with the standard target image data information, so as to confirm all the pictures that have taken useful information, and select and confirm them, and then the selected and confirmed photos are processed by the image high-definition processing module for high-definition clarity, and finally fed back to the communication control end of the inspection system, and the communication control end of the inspection system transmits the image information to the system server, so that the staff can directly monitor the images that have taken useful information and have high image clarity, so as to quickly judge whether the photographed electrical equipment has defects, effectively improve the efficiency of inspection monitoring and judgment, and improve the use effect, and in the inspection process, the signal frequency is detected in real time by the signal frequency detection module, and the signal anti-interference processing module is used to adjust the electromagnetic anti-interference degree according to the deviation value data between the signal frequency target value and the actual signal frequency, so as to ensure that the deviation value between the actual signal frequency and the target signal frequency is within the set value range, effectively improving the inspection effect and communication efficiency.
[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A substation inspection operation system, including an inspection system communication control terminal, characterized in that: The inspection system communication control terminal is connected to the inspection communication terminal via wireless signals, and the inspection communication terminal is connected to the inspection monitoring terminal and the inspection navigation terminal via wireless signals; The inspection and monitoring end includes an image multi-directional shooting module, an image sorting module, an image analysis module, an image selection module, an image high-definition processing module and an image data feedback module. The image data feedback module is connected to the inspection communication end, the image multi-directional shooting module is connected to the image sorting module, the image sorting module is connected to the image analysis module, the image analysis module is connected to the image selection module, the image selection module is connected to the image high-definition processing module, and the image high-definition processing module is connected to the image data feedback module bracket data signal.
2. The substation inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection navigation end includes a signal transmission module connected to the inspection communication end, the signal transmission module is connected to the inspection task module through a data signal, the inspection route data module is connected to the UAV navigation route planning algorithm module through a data signal.
3. The substation inspection system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal transmission module is connected to the inspection obstacle error reporting module via a data signal, and the inspection obstacle error reporting module is connected to the drone inspection reset module via an electrical signal.
4. The substation inspection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The image analysis module includes a fuzziness analysis module and a lightness analysis module connected to the image sorting module data signal. The fuzziness analysis module and the lightness analysis module are connected to the image pre-selection module through the data signal. The image pre-selection module is connected to the image selection module.
5. The substation inspection system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The image selection module includes an image information recognition and analysis module, an inspection target image specimen module and a target image confirmation module. The image information recognition and analysis module is connected to the image pre-selection module by data signals, and the image information recognition and analysis module and the inspection target image specimen module are both connected to the target image confirmation module by data signals.
6. The substation inspection system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inspection communication terminal includes a UAV wireless communication module connected to the inspection system communication control terminal, the signal transmission module and the image data feedback module by wireless signals, and the UAV wireless communication module is connected to the signal frequency detection module through data signals.
7. The substation inspection system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The UAV wireless communication module is connected to a signal anti-interference processing module via a data signal, and the signal anti-interference processing module is connected to a signal frequency target threshold module via a data signal.
8. The communication method of the substation inspection operation system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. First, start the power supply of the inspection system communication control terminal and the inspection navigation terminal, inspection monitoring terminal, and inspection communication terminal in the UAV, so that they can prepare for the inspection operation after starting; S2, the inspection task data information of this time is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the wireless communication module of the drone through the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection task module, thereby triggering the task target instruction of this time in the inspection task module, and then feeds back the task target instruction to the inspection route data module, and the inspection route data module feeds back the inspection route map information of the stored substation to the drone navigation route planning algorithm module, and then the drone navigation route planning algorithm module plans the optimal route according to the inspection route information, and then wirelessly controls the drone to perform inspection operations through the inspection system communication control terminal; S3. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the camera and radar equipment in the drone detect the road conditions ahead. If an unexpected roadblock occurs and the drone cannot pass, the information is transmitted to the signal transmission module through the drone wireless communication module, and the signal transmission module feeds back the information to the inspection obstacle error reporting module, so that the inspection obstacle error reporting module feeds back the information to the drone inspection reset module, so that the drone performs reset movement, and feeds back the information to the drone wireless communication module through the signal transmission module, and then feeds back the information to the inspection system communication control terminal, and the inspection system communication control terminal issues an alarm, so that the staff goes to solve the problem; S4. When the UAV performs normal inspection operations, the multi-directional image shooting module of the inspection monitoring terminal takes multiple photos of the electrical equipment from multiple angles and directions, and transmits the image data to the image sorting module at the same time. The blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module in the image analysis module perform blur analysis and light intensity analysis on all the photos taken in the image sorting module, and feed the analyzed data results back to the image pre-selection module. The image pre-selection module filters the photos with blurry, double-image, reflective and dark images according to the analysis of the photo images by the blur analysis module and the light intensity analysis module, and pre-selects the remaining photos. S5. The image information recognition and analysis module of the image selection module analyzes the information in the image of the photo pre-selected by the image pre-selection module, and feeds back the data results after the analysis to the target image confirmation module. At the same time, the inspection target image specimen module also feeds back the target image information of the electrical equipment inspected at this time to the target image confirmation module. The target image confirmation module compares the data results after the analysis of the actual image with the standard target image data information, thereby confirming the image of useful information, and selecting and confirming it. Subsequently, the selected and confirmed photo is processed by the image high-definition processing module for high-definition clarity. Finally, the image data feedback module uses the drone wireless communication module to transmit the photo image to the inspection system communication control terminal, so that the staff can monitor the captured image and judge whether there is a defect. S6. When the drone is performing inspection operations, the signal frequency detection module detects the signal frequency in real time. When the deviation between the signal frequency and the signal frequency target value of the signal frequency target threshold module is greater than the set value, the signal anti-interference processing module performs appropriate electromagnetic interference resistance adjustment processing based on the deviation value data between the signal frequency target value provided by the signal frequency target threshold module and the actual signal frequency, so that the deviation value between the actual signal frequency and the target signal frequency is within the set value range, ensuring that the drone can take photos and images for normal inspection and transmission.