Design, Modeling, and Control of UAV Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are at the forefront of modern technological innovation, revolutionizing fields from agriculture to defense. The increasing complexity and autonomy required for these systems necessitate advanced approaches in their design, modeling, and control. This Special Issue, "Design, Modeling, and Control of UAV Systems," seeks to explore cutting-edge research and development in these crucial areas.

In recent years, the demand for UAVs capable of performing sophisticated tasks in dynamic and uncertain environments has escalated. To address this need, innovative methodologies that encompass aerodynamic design, structural optimization, flight dynamics, and control strategies are paramount. Advanced control algorithms, real-time systems integration, and robust modeling techniques are essential to enhancing UAV performance, reliability, and safety. The intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and control theory has also brought forth novel approaches to autonomous flight, multi-UAV coordination, and adaptive control systems.

This Special Issue encourages the submission of original research on topics including, but not limited to, UAV system design, aerodynamics, control system optimization, path planning, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, fault-tolerant control, and human–UAV interaction. Contributions that address the challenges and advancements in the modeling and control of UAVs in diverse operational scenarios are particularly welcome. Through this Special Issue, we aim to advance the understanding and capabilities of UAV systems, supporting their deployment in increasingly complex and critical applications.

The current Special Issue includes topics on, but not limited to, the following areas:

• UAV airframe design;
• Aerodynamic modeling and simulation;
• Robust and adaptive flight control algorithms;
• Intelligent sensing and navigation control;
• SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping);
• Fault-tolerant control systems;
• Propulsion systems and energy management;
• Payload integration;
• Machine learning and AI in UAV systems;
• Multi-sensor data fusion techniques;
• Environmental perception and situational awareness;
• Advanced sensor technologies for UAVs;
• Autonomous flight planning and mission execution;
• Obstacle detection and avoidance strategies;
• UAV communication systems;
• Fault detection and recovery;
• Multi-UAV coordination and formation control;
• Novel UAV applications.

Prof. Dr. Lihui Wang
Prof. Dr. Bailing Tian
Dr. Hongyang Bai
Guest Editors

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