Study on Optimization of Coordinated Distribution Scheme of Heterogeneous UAVs Carried by Rural Public Transport

With the progress of science and technology, logistics distribution methods keep innovating. Focusing on rural logistics problems, this paper proposes an optimization study of the coordinated distribution scheme of heterogeneous drones carried by rural buses to improve rural logistics efficiency. It analyzes the limitations of traditional rural logistics like high cost, long time, and poor accessibility. Then, the collaborative distribution mode is introduced to utilize the advantages of rural bus route coverage and drones’ flexibility. Considering bus routes, UAV types, performance, and distribution demand, three situations are considered, and an optimization mathematical model of the collaborative distribution scheme is constructed. The model aims to minimize cost, shorten time, and improve quality, considering rural particularities. The optimization algorithm is used to solve the model and obtain the optimization scheme including key contents.MATLAB software simulation analysis verifies the scheme’s effectiveness and feasibility. Results show it can reduce cost, shorten time, and improve rural logistics efficiency, providing support for rural development. This paper offers a new idea and method to solve rural logistics problems, with important theoretical and practical value. The research results prove the mode can reduce cost and improve efficiency.