Unmanned Aerial Systems and Geoinformatics

Dear Colleagues,

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have become increasingly popular in a variety of geospatial applications. Academia and the global market are overwhelmed with often repetitive and simplistic UAS solutions, even though there are many unresolved research issues that need to be dealt with before we can fully unleash their potential. The research community should take action in establishing “smart”, autonomous, and disruptive implementations. UAS and Geoinformatics can benefit mutually from their integration. Towards this end, this Special Issue is devoted to UAS research in terms of novel platforms, embedded systems, new sensors (such as novel LiDAR and hyperspectral scanners), algorithms, real-time and on-board processing, decision making through AI and deep learning, real-time image processing, pattern recognition, fleet management, collaborative robotic systems, internet of drones, 3D reconstruction optimization, oblique photogrammetry, added value in GIS applications, navigation in GPS-denied environments, autonomous navigation, and horizontal and domain specific custom-made systems. Applications span a wide spectrum, including the environment, mapping, the Earth system, disaster management, satellite remote sensing integration, large scale thematic remote sensing, transportation, agriculture, inspection, dynamic environments, search and rescue, cultural heritage, human migration, geotechnical applications, geology, infrastructure, security, business, etc. Disruptive methodologies, review papers, best practice studies, and novel applications will be appreciated.

Dr. Panagiotis Partsinevelos
Dr. Filiberto Chiabrando
Dr. Fabio Giulio Tonolo
Dr. Kevin W. Franke
Guest Editors

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