UAV-assisted Blockchain-based Electric Power Grid Inspection System

The socioeconomic development and welfare of communities are significantly reliant on a reliable power supply. Power grid inspections pose significant risks due to hazardous environments, such as high-voltage structures, and the challenges associated with personnel safety and data security. To address these issues, this paper proposes a robust identity authentication mechanism based on Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs). Moreover, an electric power grid inspection system (ENIS) is presented that integrates blockchain technology and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance power grid supervision and ensure the secure accumulation of data. Security analysis and experimental evaluations demonstrate the effectiveness of the ENIS in resisting malicious activities and meeting the requirements of power grid inspection in real world scenarios.