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36 articles for “UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)”
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Emerging Trends in Drones across Multiple Sectors
Abstract: Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become increasingly popular for their adaptability, affordability, and advanced functionalities. Originally developed for military purposes, they are now widely utilized across diverse sectors such as agriculture, filmmaking, and search and rescue missions. The impact of drones has been significant in various domains, such as reducing human casualties, providing more accurate information, increasing efficiency and cost reduction, and improving crop yields. Nonetheless, …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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An Integrating Multimodal Technologies and Ethical Frameworks in Addressing Challenges in Modern Wildlife Monitoring
Abstract: Wildlife monitoring plays a crucial role in understanding and conserving biodiversity, but traditional methods often have limitations in scope, accuracy, and ethical impact. Advances in multimodal technologies such as drones, acoustic sensors, environmental DNA (eDNA), and camera traps offer new avenues for gathering rich, non-invasive data. However, the integration of these technologies comes with a range of challenges, particularly in terms of ethical concerns related to animal welfare, data management, …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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AI and IoT for Precision Farming: Transforming Indian Agriculture
Abstract: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the global economy with the exponential rise in population. There is a parallel increase in the demand for food and employment exerting pressure on conventional farming methods. These traditional techniques are often inadequate in meeting current agricultural demands. Consequently, automation in agriculture has gained significant attention as an evolving field. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into agricultural processes has led to a transformative …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Routing Protocols in FANETs with Future Enhancements
Abstract: Flying Ad Hoc Networks (FANETs), which are swarms of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are an emerging solution which revolutionized the area of mission-critical and infrastructure-less communication systems. These networks provide real-time data transfer for use cases such as disaster relief, battlefield observation, environmental monitoring, and 6G-based smart cities. However, the dynamic profile of FANETs, which is defined by high 3D mobility, limited energy resources, unstable wireless links, and constant topology …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Technical Advances in Drone Applications for Environmental Surveillance
Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have rapidly evolved into essential tools for environmental monitoring and conservation due to their advanced sensor integration, real-time data acquisition, and autonomous operational capabilities. This review explores the multidisciplinary convergence of drone technologies with environmental science, emphasizing the technical and engineering aspects that drive these applications. The study outlines key UAV system components—including multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, LiDAR, thermal sensing, and real-time GPS-AI integration—highlighting …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Emerging Role of Drone Technologies in Environmental Research: Trends, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, have rapidly transformed environmental research and management over the past decade. Their flexibility, improving sensor payloads, and ability to collect high-resolution spatial and temporal data make them powerful tools across disciplines — from biodiversity monitoring and precision agriculture to water quality assessment and disaster response. UAVs bridge the gap between ground-based surveys and satellite remote sensing by offering near-real-time, fine-scale data acquisition that …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Swarm-Enabled AI for Smart Mobility and Sustainable Transport
Abstract: The significant issues facing the modern urban infrastructure are the management of road traffic problems, such as severe traffic congestion, the detection of unsafe driving behavior, and road safety. The traditional ground-based surveillance systems will be helpful, but they will reach their limits in large and dynamic environments. It is because of predetermined perspectives, blindness, and the inability to scale. To designate these problems, the present study proposes a traffic …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Design and Development of a Mini Drone for Educational Applications
Abstract: This paper describe the complete process of designing, building, and testing a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), normally referred to as a drone. The plan combines key concept from aerodynamics, electronics, control engineering, and embedded programming to produce a functional sample. The drone was developed using trivial structural materials and affordable components, including brushless DC motors, electronic speed controller (ESCs), a flight controller, various sensors, and a lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery. …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Electronic Drones: Technology, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Electronic drones, commonly referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have transitioned from exclusively military platforms to indispensable tools across commercial, scientific, industrial, and recreational domains. The rapid evolution of electronics, flight control systems, communication networks, onboard sensors, and artificial intelligence has reshaped drone capabilities, enabling high-precision remote sensing, autonomous navigation, swarm behavior, and integration into complex systems like the Internet of Drones (IoD). This paper examines the technological building …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Trends, Challenges, and the Future of Unmanned Aerial Systems
Abstract: The rapid evolution of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, has transformed numerous domains — from military surveillance and logistics to precision agriculture and atmospheric research. This paper examines the current state of drone technology, industry trends, regulatory frameworks, socio-economic impacts, ethical considerations, and future research directions. With contributions from multidisciplinary studies, this review emphasizes emerging technologies, performance metrics, risk factors, and opportunities for innovation. In recent …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Digital Innovation in Heritage Management: Exploring possibilities of I-BIM and H-BIM through Borobudur Temple and Dhanyakuriya
Abstract: Heritage buildings are vital links to our past, embodying the architectural, cultural, and historical significance of earlier eras. Their preservation has become increasingly complex due to environmental degradation, structural aging, and the evolving urban landscape. This paper investigates the application of Heritage Building Information Modelling (H-BIM) as a comprehensive methodology for documenting and conserving these structures. H-BIM leverages advanced digital technologies such as photogrammetry, laser scanning, and Geographic Information System …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Polymers and Composites in the Design and Construction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Comprehensive Technical Review
Abstract: The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over the last few years has mostly been made possible by breakthroughs in material science. This review is concerned with an overview of some of the polymers and composites that are being commonly used in drone manufacturing in recent times, especially in relation to the influence of material choice on drone performance and capability. It sheds light on the drastic change in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 874–882 Read article
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Crop Health Monitoring and Weed Detection Using Drone Technology
Abstract: In an agriculture-based economy like ours, farmers and their cultivation play a significant role. With the extension of agriculture to wider fields, manual interference to monitor and detect crop health is becoming more difficult. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become well-known and affordable technology for a variety of precision farm uses in recent years. Combining the capabilities of drone technology and machine learning/deep learning algorithms, we can monitor crop health …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Do Networks Fly: A Review on FANET
Abstract: During the previous decades, a lot of work has been done on UAVs due to advancement in the electronics, sensor fields which makes UAVs less costly. UAVs are a component of UAS, which include a UAV, a ground-based controller, and a system of communications between the two. To cope up with the problem of disaster recovery efficiently there is a need to use an intelligent and sophisticated technology called flying …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Transfer Learning Based High-Precision Multi-Class Object Detection for Real-Time UAV Autonomous Landing via YOLOv8l in Unstructured Scenarios
Abstract: A significant challenge for autonomous drone landings in unstructured environments is that of reliably detecting and identifying objects in real-time to ensure safety and accuracy of the landing area. This paper presents a well-founded method for solving this problem using the YOLOv8l object detection framework to detect landing zones, obstacles and people in the relevant vicinity of the landing area. The dataset used for the training of the model contained …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design and Comparative Analysis of UAV Body Prototype with ABS and CF + ABS as Structural Materials
Abstract: The small multi-rotor helicopters called drones consist in a fuselage “hanged” under a set of fixed pitch propellers each powered by an electric motor. These vehicles have great potentials and research in this topic is increasing aimed to reduce the structure weight to maximize flight time, range and payload. Multiple complex components involved in a single prototype in these vehicles put up a key challenge for 3D modelling, optimization and …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article