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Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology Review Article

A Study on Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV)

  1. Heena T. Shaikh Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur
  2. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur

Abstract

Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, represent one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, rapidly evolving from their initial military applications into a diverse array of civilian and commercial uses. This study explores the rapid proliferation of UAV technology, highlighting its profound impact across sectors such as logistics, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, communication, and public safety. We discuss the inherent advantages UAVs offer, including enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to operate in environments hazardous to humans, thereby mitigating risk to human life. Concurrently, this analysis identifies the critical challenges impeding their full potential: navigating complex ethical dilemmas concerning privacy, surveillance, and autonomous decision-making; establishing robust and adaptive regulatory frameworks for safe airspace integration; and addressing persistent technical constraints like battery life, payload capacity, communication range, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Ultimately, while UAVs promise to redefine various industries and aspects of daily life, their responsible development and integration necessitate a concerted global effort to balance innovation with stringent ethical guidelines, comprehensive policy- making, and continuous technological advancement to harness their benefits while effectively mitigating associated risks.

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