Innovative Technologies and Services for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue on "Innovative Technologies and Services for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" in Electronics. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a transformative technology with a wide range of applications in various domains. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in UAV technologies and services, highlighting innovative solutions that enhance their capabilities and applications.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on UAV technology. We aim to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations to push the boundaries of UAV applications. By bringing together high-quality research articles and reviews, we seek to create a comprehensive overview of the advancements in this field and stimulate further research and development.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a broad range of topics related to innovative technologies and services for UAVs. We encourage submissions in areas including, but not limited to:

• Autonomous navigation and control systems: advanced algorithms and techniques for autonomous UAV navigation, obstacle detection and avoidance, path planning, and formation flying.
• Sensing and imaging technologies: integration of novel sensing technologies such as hyperspectral imaging, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and their applications in UAV data acquisition.
• Communication and networking: efficient communication and networking solutions for UAVs operating in networked environments, including reliable and secure communication, network coordination, and swarm intelligence.
• Payload and service delivery: innovative payload designs, delivery mechanisms, and applications of UAVs in payload transportation and service delivery, such as medical supply delivery or infrastructure inspections.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability: research on energy harvesting, optimization algorithms, and sustainable power sources for UAVs to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Regulatory and legal aspects: discussions on the legal frameworks, privacy concerns, safety regulations, and ethical considerations associated with UAV operations.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address these topics. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the contributions. Accepted papers will be published in this Special Issue, contributing to the collective knowledge and understanding of innovative technologies and services for UAVs.

We look forward to receiving your high-quality contributions to this Special Issue. Together, we can advance the field of UAV technology and its applications.

Dr. Tao Hong
Dr. Fei Qi
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Electronics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• control systems
• sensing technologies
• wireless communication
• optimization algorithms