Logistics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 104 - 104
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Background:
The
integration
of
drone
technology
into
healthcare
logistics
presents
a
significant
opportunity
to
enhance
the
speed,
reliability,
and
efficiency
medical
sample
transportation.
Methods:
This
paper
provides
narrative
review
current
advancements
in
technology,
focusing
on
its
application
rapid
secure
delivery
samples,
particularly
urban
remote
regions
where
traditional
transportation
methods
often
face
challenges.
Drawing
from
recent
studies
case
reports,
highlights
role
technologies
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI)-driven
navigation
systems,
real-time
monitoring,
payload
management
mitigating
logistical
barriers
like
traffic
congestion
geographical
isolation.
Results:
Based
findings
various
studies,
demonstrates
how
drones
can
significantly
reduce
time
costs,
while
improving
accessibility
services
underserved
areas.
Conclusions:
concludes
that,
challenges
regulatory
hurdles
privacy
concerns
remain,
ongoing
technological
development
supportive
frameworks
have
potential
revolutionize
logistics,
ultimately
patient
outcomes
delivery.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 1900 - 1908
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
This
review
provides
a
succinct
overview
of
the
research
conducted
to
evaluate
effectiveness
environmental
legislation
in
enhancing
disaster
resilience,
drawing
insights
from
case
studies
Nigeria
and
United
States.
Environmental
plays
pivotal
role
mitigating
impacts
natural
disasters,
yet
its
fostering
resilience
remains
subject
debate.
study
employs
comparative
analysis
approach,
examining
legislative
frameworks
their
implementation
two
diverse
contexts:
Nigeria,
representing
developing
nation
with
significant
challenges,
USA,
developed
robust
regulatory
mechanisms.
Through
comprehensive
data
collection
analysis,
this
scrutinizes
extent
which
contributes
both
countries.
Key
factors
such
as
compliance,
enforcement
mechanisms,
stakeholder
engagement,
institutional
capacity
are
evaluated
gauge
efficacy
frameworks.
Findings
reveal
disparities
between
USA.
In
despite
existence
relevant
laws,
challenges
persist
due
weaknesses,
corruption,
inadequate
resources.
Consequently,
communities
remain
vulnerable
recurrent
exacerbating
socio-economic
degradation.
Conversely,
USA
demonstrates
more
structured
approach
legislation,
efficient
enforcement,
proactive
risk
management
strategies.
has
led
greater
adaptive
capacity,
evidenced
by
effective
preparedness,
response,
recovery
measures.
However,
these
disparities,
identifies
common
areas
for
improvement
contexts.
Strengthening
public
awareness
participation,
promoting
sustainable
practices,
international
cooperation
emerge
crucial
strategies
bolster
through
legislation.
underscores
significance
evaluating
providing
valuable
policymakers,
practitioners,
stakeholders
beyond.
By
addressing
identified
leveraging
best
nations
can
foster
resilient
future
face
escalating
risks
uncertainties.
Drones,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(11), P. 686 - 686
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
In
the
face
of
growing
challenges
in
modern
agriculture,
such
as
climate
change,
sustainable
resource
management,
and
food
security,
drones
are
emerging
essential
tools
for
transforming
precision
agriculture.
This
systematic
review,
based
on
an
in-depth
analysis
recent
scientific
literature
(2020–2024),
provides
a
comprehensive
synthesis
current
drone
applications
agricultural
sector,
primarily
focusing
studies
from
this
period
while
including
few
notable
exceptions
particular
interest.
Our
study
examines
detail
technological
advancements
systems,
innovative
aerial
platforms,
cutting-edge
multispectral
hyperspectral
sensors,
advanced
navigation
communication
systems.
We
analyze
diagnostic
applications,
crop
monitoring
mapping,
well
interventional
like
spraying
drone-assisted
seeding.
The
integration
artificial
intelligence
IoTs
analyzing
drone-collected
data
is
highlighted,
demonstrating
significant
improvements
early
disease
detection,
yield
estimation,
irrigation
management.
Specific
case
illustrate
effectiveness
various
crops,
viticulture
to
cereal
cultivation.
Despite
these
advancements,
we
identify
several
obstacles
widespread
adoption,
regulatory,
technological,
socio-economic
challenges.
particularly
emphasizes
need
harmonize
regulations
beyond
visual
line
sight
(BVLOS)
flights
improve
economic
accessibility
small-scale
farmers.
review
also
identifies
key
opportunities
future
research,
use
swarms,
improved
energy
autonomy,
development
more
sophisticated
decision-support
systems
integrating
data.
conclusion,
underscore
transformative
potential
technology
sustainable,
productive,
resilient
agriculture
global
21st
century,
highlighting
integrated
approach
combining
innovation,
adapted
policies,
farmer
training.
The Plant Phenome Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
We
are
in
a
race
against
time
to
combat
climate
change
and
increase
food
production
by
70%
feed
the
ever‐growing
world
population,
which
is
expected
double
2050.
Agricultural
research
plays
vital
role
improving
crops
livestock
through
breeding
programs
good
agricultural
practices,
enabling
sustainable
agriculture
systems.
While
advanced
molecular
technologies
have
been
widely
adopted,
phenotyping
as
an
essential
aspect
of
has
seen
little
development
most
African
institutions
remains
traditional
method.
However,
concept
high‐throughput
(HTP)
gaining
momentum,
particularly
context
unmanned
aerial
vehicle
(UAV)‐based
phenotyping.
Although
into
UAV‐based
still
limited,
this
paper
aimed
provide
comprehensive
overview
understanding
use
UAV
platforms
image
analytics
for
HTP
identify
key
challenges
opportunities
area.
The
discusses
field
concepts,
classification
specifications,
cases
phenotyping,
imaging
systems
processing
methods.
more
required
optimize
UAVs’
performance
data
acquisition,
limited
studies
focused
on
effect
operational
parameters
acquisition.
Advances in information security, privacy, and ethics book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 405 - 451
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
The
rapid
proliferation
of
drones
across
various
industries
necessitates
a
comprehensive
examination
the
privacy
and
ethical
implications
in
their
cybersecurity
landscape.
This
chapter
aims
to
dissect
address
these
concerns,
providing
valuable
resource
for
scholars,
policymakers,
industry
practitioners.
objectives
are
clearly
outlined,
emphasizing
exploration
challenges
considerations
within
context
drone
cybersecurity.
begins
by
delving
into
associated
with
operations,
focusing
on
surveillance
concerns
responsible
collection
storage
sensitive
data.
Ethical
then
scrutinized,
highlighting
dual-use
nature
intricacies
autonomous
decision-making.
A
critical
evaluation
existing
regulatory
landscape
governing
operations
frameworks
is
presented,
shedding
light
effectiveness
limitations.
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 299 - 319
Published: July 26, 2024
The
biodiversity
of
the
oceans
provides
us
with
key
ecosystem
services,
however
marine
life
is
facing
a
multitude
threats
like
pollution,
climate
change
and
over-exploitation.
Action:
Monitoring
conservation
strategies
need
to
be
put
in
place
save
these
fragile
ecosystems.
focus
this
chapter
on
monitoring
real-time
using
remote
sensing
artificial
intelligence
(AI).
Advanced
systems
(such
as
TOPAZ
system)
use
an
ensemble
Kalman
filter
assimilate
satellite-measured
sea-surface
temperatures,
heights,
in-situ
measurements
from
Argo
profiling
floats
XBTs.
These
render
three-dimensional
(3D)
comprehensive
state
picture
ocean,
which
comprises
temperature
fields
current
structures
rather
than
just
projections.
This
focuses
melding
data
for
biodiversity.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(10), P. 3064 - 3064
Published: May 11, 2024
The
evolving
technologies
regarding
Unmanned
Aerial
Vehicles
(UAVs)
have
led
to
their
extended
applicability
in
diverse
domains,
including
surveillance,
commerce,
military,
and
smart
electric
grid
monitoring.
Modern
UAV
avionics
enable
precise
aircraft
operations
through
autonomous
navigation,
obstacle
identification,
collision
prevention.
structures
of
are
generally
complex,
thorough
hierarchies
intricate
connections
exist
between.
For
a
comprehensive
understanding
design,
this
paper
aims
assess
critically
review
the
purpose-classified
electronics
hardware
inside
UAVs,
each
with
corresponding
performance
metrics
thoroughly
analyzed.
This
includes
an
exploration
different
algorithms
used
for
data
processing,
flight
control,
protection,
communication.
Consequently,
enriches
knowledge
base
offering
informative
background
on
various
design
processes,
particularly
those
related
applications.
As
future
work
recommendation,
actual
relevant
project
is
openly
discussed.
Drones,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 80 - 80
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
This
study
presents
a
multi-drone
proof
of
concept
for
efficient
forest
mapping
and
autonomous
operation,
framed
within
the
context
OPENSWARM
EU
Project.
The
approach
leverages
state-of-the-art
open-source
simultaneous
localisation
(SLAM)
frameworks,
like
LiDAR
(Light
Detection
And
Ranging)
Inertial
Odometry
via
Smoothing
Mapping
(LIO-SAM),
Distributed
Collaborative
SLAM
Framework
Robotic
Swarm
(DCL-SLAM),
seamlessly
integrated
MRS
UAV
System
Formation
packages.
integration
is
achieved
through
series
procedures
compliant
with
Robot
Operating
middleware
(ROS),
including
an
auto-tuning
particle
swarm
optimisation
method
enhanced
flight
control
stabilisation,
which
crucial
operation
in
challenging
environments.
Field
experiments
conducted
multiple
drones
demonstrate
system’s
ability
to
navigate
complex
terrains
as
coordinated
swarm,
accurately
collaboratively
areas.
Results
highlight
potential
this
concept,
contributing
development
scalable
solutions
forestry
management.
findings
emphasise
significance
integrating
technologies
advance
sustainable
practices
using
swarms
drones.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
This
paper
reviews
the
militaristic
consequences
on
Mother
Earth
and
in
particular
ecocide
or
mass
degradation
of
biological
forms
regards
to
war.
Wars
are
recorded
from
ancient
Egyptian
dynasty
modern
era,
all
left
concerning
effects
mother
nature
such
as
deforestation,
loss
biodiversity,
soil
erosion,
water,
air
pollution.
Some
conflicts
that
especially
noted
Vietnam
War,
Gulf
contemporary
wars
Ukraine
which
considered
examples
today’s
context.
To
provide
a
clearer
understanding
our
methodology,
we
employed
comprehensive
literature
review
approach.
involved
systematically
analyzing
existing
studies
document
environmental
impacts
warfare
across
various
historical
conflicts.
We
categorized
findings
based
specific
consequences,
biodiversity
loss,
Additionally,
incorporated
case
significant
illustrate
patterns
ecocide.
The
looks
at
how
hazard
is
performed
through
direct
destructive
activities
like
bombings
migration
populations
their
needs
socio-economic
pursuits.
Legal
instruments
those
international
level
law
developing
crime
also
examined
for
problem
ecological
injustice.
Finally,
rehabilitation
reconstruction
measures
including
community-based
efforts
reforestation
restoration
ecosystems.
finally
ends
by
advocating
threats
calling
cooperation
treaties
no
post-war
countries.
