Innovative applications of low-altitude aircraft in the power industry enabled by integrated communication, navigation and remote sensing

Against the backdrop of the rapidly evolving low-altitude economy, applications of low-altitude aircraft in the power industry are still predominantly limited to line inspection, resulting in relatively singular operational scenarios and capabilities. The integrated Communication, Navigation, and Remote Sensing technology（CNR）, centered on Low Earth Orbit satellites, holds significant promise as a key enabler for expanding the application scenarios and capabilities of low-altitude aircraft in the power sector. This paper analyzes the conceptual framework and capability characteristics of CNR integration. An architecture for CNR integration specifically designed for power low-altitude aircraft is investigated and proposed. Furthermore, innovative application pathways are outlined to demonstrate how this integration can empower such aircraft across four major business scenarios: inspection, emergency response, construction, and maintenance. The discussion focuses on four critical technological aspects: integrated space-air-ground networks, multi-source heterogeneous data fusion, intelligent resource scheduling, and security protection for CNR integrated systems. Future research directions in these areas are also suggested.