A Survey: Future Smart Cities Based on Advance Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Abstract
This article presents a survey of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications in smart cities, emphasizing integration challenges. Smart cities leverage innovative technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and UAVs, to enhance residents’ quality of life. The study highlights UAV applications, challenges, limitations, and future perspectives of smart city development. Advanced control methods for maximizing UAV benefits are discussed. Control theory challenges and issues for the deployment of UAVs are addressed. By concentrating on challenges, potential applications, and advanced control techniques, this paper offers insights into UAVs’ role in shaping the future of smart cities.
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OpenAlex topics: UAV Applications and Optimization · Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems · Internet of Things and AI
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School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116620, China
Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
Omega Aviation Ltd., Leicester LE9 4LG, UK
Funding
Omega Aviation Ltd. UK and the National Key R&D Program of China
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