Advances in Green Communications and Networking for Drones
A special issue of Drones (ISSN 2504-446X). This special issue belongs to the section "Drone Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2023) | Viewed by 4813
Special Issue Editors
Interests: communication theory; wireless communications; wireless power transfer; statistical signal processing
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Interests: wireless communications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years and have become valuable tools in various applications. From aerial photography and surveillance to package delivery and infrastructure inspection, drones offer unprecedented capabilities and efficiency. However, the widespread deployment of drones also raises concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in terms of energy consumption and carbon emissions.
This Special Issue aims to explore the field of green communications and networking for drones, focusing on novel techniques, technologies, and strategies to enhance their energy efficiency, reduce their carbon footprint, and promote sustainable operation. We invite researchers, academics, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, review papers, and case studies on the latest advancements in this emerging field.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Energy-efficient communication protocols and algorithms for drones;
- Green networking architectures and infrastructures for drone systems;
- Power management and optimization techniques for drone platforms;
- Renewable energy harvesting and power supply solutions for drones;
- Energy-aware routing, scheduling, and resource allocation in drone networks;
- Energy-efficient data processing and storage mechanisms for drone applications;
- Adaptive and autonomous energy management for drone swarms;
- Integration of drones with green communication technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G/6G networks;
- Environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis of drone systems;
- Regulations, policies, and standards promoting green practices in drone operations;
- Energy-efficient sensing and data acquisition techniques for drones;
- Dynamic spectrum management and cognitive radio for green drone communications;
- Lightweight and low-power communication hardware for drones;
- Energy-efficient localization and navigation systems for drones;
- Collaborative communication and networking strategies for drone swarms;
- Energy-efficient communication and networking for autonomous drones;
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches for optimizing green drone communications;
- Advanced antenna designs for improved energy efficiency in drone communications;
- Cross-layer optimization techniques for energy-efficient drone networks;
- Energy-efficient multimedia streaming and video transmission for drones;
- Green communication protocols and networking solutions for urban drone applications.
Papers submitted to this Special Issue should present original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process following the journal's guidelines. Authors should adhere to the journal's formatting and submission guidelines, which can be found on the journal's website.
Dr. Haejoon Jung
Prof. Dr. In-Ho Lee
Dr. Jung-Bin Kim
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Drones is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
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