Multifunctional Grid Node for Drone Inspection

The multifunctional grid node is a low‑altitude operational infrastructure designed to support the routine inspection of power‑grid drones. It integrates capabilities such as automated takeoff and landing with charging, dedicated‑network communications, edge computing, micro‑meteorological sensing, and remote control. These nodes can be flexibly deployed along transmission lines, at substations, and near critical facilities, and are compatible with rotary‑wing drones from multiple manufacturers weighing 5–30 kg. They enable cross‑node communication and roaming, relay‑based extended endurance, and real‑time backhaul of mission data, providing continuous, secure, and unattended operational support for long‑range line patrols, emergency surveys, and other tasks.