International Journal on Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, have rapidly transformed environmental research and management over the past decade. Their flexibility, improving sensor payloads, and ability to collect high-resolution spatial and temporal data make them powerful tools across disciplines — from biodiversity monitoring and precision agriculture to water quality assessment and disaster response.

Studies in India show that drone technology is revolutionizing agriculture by enabling precision farming, increasing crop yields, reducing costs, and improving sustainability.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have rapidly evolved into essential tools for environmental monitoring and conservation due to their advanced sensor integration, real-time data acquisition, and autonomous operational capabilities.

Autonomous drones have significantly transformed search and rescue (SAR) operations by improving the speed, precision, and overall effectiveness with which rescuers are able to locate and provide assistance to individuals in need. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced navigation systems, drones have proven invaluable in carrying out complex rescue missions.

This paper explores the current cybersecurity landscape surrounding Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.

Remote-controlled conservation drones can gather data from hard-to-reach locations with the least amount of disruption