Title
Unmanned systems for power infrastructure monitoring (ELENDRON)
Acronym
ELENDRON
Code
IP-UNIN-TEH-2025-12
Coordinator
Sveučilište Sjever
Ammount
49620 EUR
Project duration
21.10.2025 – 30.09.2029
Summary
The ELENDRON project is focused on research, evaluation and development of advanced solutions based on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and artificial intelligence (AI) for monitoring, maintenance and digitization of power infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the optimized use of commercial equipment and applications, along with the development of customized hardware and software solutions for specific tasks in the test environment. This improves the inspection of overhead lines and renewable energy sources, especially in hard-to-reach locations. During the implementation of the project, a concept will be developed for faster and more precise detection of faults, damage and anomalies, using artificial intelligence to analyze the collected data, thereby increasing the safety, efficiency and reliability of the system. The project also develops digital infrastructure models for more detailed analysis, condition monitoring and maintenance planning. ELENDRON thus contributes to the modernization and digital transformation of the energy sector in Croatia, reducing costs and risks and enabling a faster response to breakdowns, with an emphasis on the integration and maintenance of equipment for renewable energy sources.
Leader
doc. dr. sc. Dunja Srpak
Collaborators
doc. dr. sc. Tomislav Veliki
dr. sc. Josip Nađ
izv. prof. dr. sc. Srđan Skok
izv. prof. dr. sc. Emil Dumić
mr. sc. Ivan Šumiga
doc. dr. sc. Tomislav Horvat
Josip Srpak
Publications
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Equipment
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Sveučilište Sjever
Sveučilišni centar Koprivnica
Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1
48000 Koprivnica
Sveučilišni centar Varaždin
Jurja Križanića 31b
42000 Varaždin