Upcoming Military Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Digital Cameras and Other Sensors
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UAVs, military, UAVAbstract
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become increasingly prevalent in various civilian and military applications. With the time and money invested into their research and development, their range of applications is expected to increase. This research study focuses specifically on UAVs with digital cameras and other sensors on board and their potential future applications within the military sector. Technological advancements and research topics have been identified and classified into multiple subtopics through an extensive literature review. The method and analysis include a chart with several upcoming projects. This study identifies and elaborates on the most promising project among them comprehensively. The results conclude that the transportation of supplies and terrain scanning could spearhead the future of UAV development and real-world applications.
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