Wireless Communications for UAVs, IoT, 5G Technologies, Information and Coding Theory

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid advancement of wireless communication technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and 5G networks are reshaping how devices and systems interact. The integration of 5G with IoT and UAVs has led to significant improvements in data transmission rates, ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine-type communications (mMTC). Additionally, information and coding theory advancements are crucial to ensuring efficient data processing, error correction, and security in modern wireless communication systems.

This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to explore recent developments, challenges, and future trends in wireless communications, UAVs, IoT, 5G technologies, and information and coding theory. We welcome high-quality original research articles, review papers, and practical case studies that address theoretical and applied aspects in these domains.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

• UAV Communication Technologies:
  • UAV-enabled 5G and beyond networks;
  • UAV swarm communication and coordination;
  • AI and machine learning for UAV communications;
  • Security and privacy challenges in UAV networks.
• IoT Communication Technologies:
  • IoT-enabled 5G and beyond networks;
  • Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) protocols for IoT;
  • Edge and fog computing in IoT;
  • AI and machine learning for IoT communication.
• 5G and Beyond Wireless Networks:
  • Massive MIMO and beamforming techniques;
  • Spectrum sharing and dynamic spectrum access;
  • Network slicing and virtualization;
  • Security and privacy in 5G networks;
  • Energy-efficient communication protocols.
• Information and Coding Theory Applications:
  • Channel coding for ultra-reliable communication;
  • Advanced error correction codes (LDPC, Polar, Turbo, etc.);
  • Source and network coding for 5G and IoT applications;
  • AI-driven coding schemes for wireless networks.
• Emerging Technologies and Applications:
  • 6G and future wireless communication paradigms;
  • Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for IoT and 5G;
  • Quantum communication and post-quantum cryptography in wireless systems;
  • Smart cities and industrial IoT applications.

Dr. Sarun Duangsuwan
Guest Editor

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