Advances of Drone Development in Japan
A special issue of Drones (ISSN 2504-446X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2023) | Viewed by 2792
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Drone research is a field that is attracting research attention from countries around the world, and Japan is no exception. Japan, which is impacted by various natural disasters, including earthquakes, is currently more active in disaster-related drone research than any other country. In addition, the Japanese Government's growth strategy includes drone technology as an important means of transportation and defines it as a research field that will lead Japan into the future of. This Special Issue is a compilation of Japan's cutting-edge drone research, which readers will be free to enjoy.
Prof. Dr. Joo-Ho Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- disaster investigation drones
- rescue drones
- logistics drones
- manned drones
- security drones
- construction and structural inspection drones
- crime prevention drones
- drone-related legislation
- agricultural drones
- media drones
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