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Drones for transportation logistics and disaster management /

Explore the future of logistics and disaster management with this essential guide to the design, applications, and challenges of integrating advanced drone technology into intelligent transportation systems. Drones are quickly becoming an essential technology for navigating inaccessible areas, espec...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Prasanth, A. (Editor), Prasanth, A./Dhanaraj, Rajesh Kuma, Sabharwal, Munish
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Beverly, MA : John Wiley and Sons, Inc ; Scriverner Publishing LLC, 2026.
Subjects:
Drone aircraft > Industrial applications.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Journey to Transportation and Logistics Management Using Drone: Digitization and Technological Evolution
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.1.1 Drone Development and Advancements
  • 1.1.2 Sustainability Concern
  • 1.2 Literature Review
  • 1.3 Fundamental Elements of Drone Technology
  • 1.4 Evolution of Drone Technology
  • 1.5 Use Case in Various Sectors
  • 1.6 Application in Transportation and Logistics
  • 1.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Challenges of Big Data Implementation in Drone-Based Logistics
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Related Works
  • 2.3 Big Data in Transit
  • 2.4 Factors Affecting UAV Implementation in Logistics
  • 2.4.1 Legal Factors
  • 2.4.2 Financial Factors
  • 2.4.3 Knowledge and Behavioral Factors
  • 2.4.4 Privacy and Safety Factors
  • 2.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Frameworks for Handover Management for the Networks of Future Drones
  • 3.1 An Overview
  • 3.2 Literature Review
  • 3.3 Handover Management for Future Drone Networks (HOM-FDN)
  • 3.4 Results and Discussion
  • 3.4.1 Accuracy Analysis
  • 3.4.2 Efficiency Analysis
  • 3.4.3 Performance Analysis
  • 3.4.4 Safety Analysis
  • 3.4.5 Prediction Analysis
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Convergence of Internet of Vehicle Things and Drones: An Interoperability Perspective
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1.1 Overview of IoT in Vehicles and Drones
  • 4.1.2 Significance of Convergence
  • 4.1.3 Significance of Interoperability
  • 4.2 Communication Standards for Integration
  • 4.2.1 Vehicular Communication Standards
  • 4.2.2 Drone Communication Standards
  • 4.2.3 Cross-Domain Communication Standards
  • 4.2.4 Interoperability Considerations
  • 4.3 Data Exchange Protocols
  • 4.3.1 IoVT Data Exchange Protocols
  • 4.3.2 Drone Data Exchange Protocols
  • 4.3.3 Cross-Domain Data Exchange Protocols
  • 4.3.4 Interoperability Considerations
  • 4.4 Integration with Edge Computing
  • 4.4.1 IoVT Integration with Edge Computing
  • 4.4.2 Drone Integration with Edge Computing
  • 4.5 Security and Privacy Measures
  • 4.5.1 Security Measures
  • 4.5.2 Privacy Measures
  • 4.6 IoVT Regulations
  • 4.6.1 Automotive Industry Standards
  • 4.6.2 Compliance with Road Safety Regulations
  • 4.6.3 Drone Regulations
  • 4.7 Cross-Industry Collaboration
  • 4.7.1 Synergies between IoVT and Drones
  • 4.7.2 Industry Partnerships
  • 4.8 Interoperability Challenges
  • 4.8.1 Technical Challenges
  • 4.8.2 Regulatory Challenges
  • 4.9 Application and Future of IoVT and Drones
  • 4.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5 5G Communication in Drones for Surveillance in Future Transportation Activities
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Overview of 5G Communication
  • 5.2.1 Key Features of 5G Networks
  • 5.3 Drones in Transportation
  • 5.3.1 Surveillance and Inspection
  • 5.3.2 Delivery Services
  • 5.3.3 Current Challenges for the Usage of Drones in Transportation
  • 5.4 Drones and 5G Integration