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    IECE Transactions on Sensing, Communication, and Control, 2024, Volume 1, Issue 2: 72-88

    Free to Read | Review Article | 29 October 2024
    Synergistic UAV Motion: A Comprehensive Review on Advancing Multi-Agent Coordination
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    IECE Author Ghulam E Mustafa Abro 1 *
    IECE Author Zain Anwar Ali 2
    IECE Author Rana Javed Masood 3
    1 Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Aviation and Space Exploration, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    2 Electronic Engineering Department, Maynooth International Engineering College, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
    3 Electronic Engineering Department, Usman Institute of Technology, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
    * Corresponding Author: Ghulam E Mustafa Abro, [email protected]
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62762/TSCC.2024.211408
    Received: 23 September 2024, Accepted: 06 October 2024, Published: 29 October 2024  
    Cited by: 2  (Source: Web of Science) , 2  (Source: Google Scholar)
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    Abstract
    Collective motion has been a pivotal area of research, especially due to its substantial importance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems for several purposes, including path planning, formation control, and trajectory tracking. UAVs significantly enhance coordination, flexibility, and operational efficiency in practical applications such as search-and-rescue operations, environmental monitoring, and smart city construction. Notwithstanding the progress in UAV technology, significant problems persist, especially in attaining dependable and effective coordination in intricate, dynamic, and unexpected settings. This study offers a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles, models, and tactics employed to comprehend and regulate collective motion in UAV systems. This paper methodically analyses recent breakthroughs, exposes deficiencies in existing approaches, and emphasises case studies demonstrating the practical application of collective motion. The survey examines the substantial practical effects of collective motion on improving UAV operations, emphasizing scalability, resilience, and adaptability. This review is significant for its potential to inform future research and practical applications. It seeks to provide a systematic framework for the advancement of more resilient and scalable UAV collaboration models, aiming to tackle the ongoing challenges in the domain. The insights offered are essential for academics and practitioners aiming to enhance UAV collaboration in dynamic environments, facilitating the development of more sophisticated, flexible, and mission-resilient multi-UAV systems. This study is set to significantly advance UAV technology, having extensive ramifications for several industries.
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    Synergistic UAV Motion: A Comprehensive Review on Advancing Multi-Agent Coordination
    Keywords
    collective motion
    dynamic agent systems
    formation control
    path planning and swarm intelligence
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    This work was supported by Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Aviation and Space Exploration (IRCASE), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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    Abro, G. E. M., Ali, Z. A., & Masood, R. J. (2024). Synergistic UAV Motion: A Comprehensive Review on Advancing Multi-Agent Coordination. IECE Transactions on Sensing, Communication, and Control, 1(2), 72-88. https://doi.org/10.62762/TSCC.2024.211408
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