Intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Flight Control and Applications
This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics and Automation".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The upcoming Special Issue of Applied Sciences is dedicated to the cutting-edge technologies related to intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), flight management and control. This edition brings together groundbreaking research and advancements in the area of UAV technology, focusing on the integration of flight dynamics and simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sophisticated control algorithms to enhance autonomy, efficiency, and safety. Contributions from leading experts and researchers worldwide delve into topics such as adaptive control strategies, real-time decision-making algorithms, swarm intelligence applications, human–machine interaction and collaboration, and other related topics. This Special Issue promises to be a pivotal resource for academics, engineers, and practitioners, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations and challenges.
Prof. Dr. Maxim Tyan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- decision making
- flight control
- swarm intelligence
- flight dynamics
- autonomy
- operations
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Published Papers
Appl. Sci. - ISSN 2076-3417