Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have found applications in various fields including
military operations, construction, parcel delivery, mapping, medical, search and rescue missions,
exploration of hidden areas, monitoring power lines and oil rigs, precision farming, aerial
surveillance, and wireless communication. Due to their modular flexibility and programmability,
drone technologies have become a strategic industrial/commercial sector that has gained significant
attention as it redefines and combines different emerging domains, such as: service and delivery
convergence, lean manufacturing, environmental monitoring and security. The use of swarms of
interconnected UAV systems has gained popularity in providing innovative approaches to tasks
requiring wide-area multiple collaborative sensors. However, despite advances in maneuverability,
user interface, and cost-effectiveness, drones still face limitations in flight autonomy due to restricted
flight time for continuous missions. Battery endurance, drone weight, and payload are critical
development vectors. This review highlights the importance of drones, their future development
priorities and functionality. Specifically, it focuses on UAV classification, swarms, and charging.
Moreover, it explores UAV applications, challenges, and security issues based on recent research
and development. Additionally, the study delves into anti-drone technology that can assist countries
in controlling and ensuring the safe utilization of drones.
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Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities