Analysis of the impact of electromagnetic fields on UAV flight control systems in EHV–UHV DC overhead transmission lines

Abstract

The impact of operating voltage on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) inspection and control is mainly manifested as electromagnetic interference, where the electric field mainly affects the distribution of space charges and ions, exhibiting adsorption effects on UAVs, and the magnetic field interferes with airborne magnetometers, disrupting the navigation system of UAVs. Under power frequency conditions, the electromagnetic field of alternating current exhibits alternating characteristics, and it only polarizes near the wire to form space charges or ion currents, with little effect at further distances. However, the variation in the magnetic field in one cycle is zero (positively correlated with alternating current), so its impact on UAVs is not particularly significant. Under direct current conditions, a constant current is introduced into the wire, and the electric field polarized around the wire generates a constant property of charge or ion current, resulting in a relatively larger electric field strength and a wider range of influence. At the same time, the constant current generates a constant magnetic field, which is applied to the airborne magnetometer, equivalent to adding a constant interference source, thus having a significant impact on the inspection and control of UAVs. This article uses ANSYS software to conduct electromagnetic field simulation analysis on DC transmission lines of different voltage levels.