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This new volume, Drone Technology and Usage: Applications, Advances, and Ethical Considerations, presents a comprehensive examination of the dynamic roles that drone systems play in today’s interconnected world. The volume encompasses a wide range of topics, beginning with foundational principles and technological advancements, followed by sector-specific applications in agriculture, disaster management, defense, and humanitarian aid. Ethical and legal dimensions are critically examined to emphasize the need for responsible and regulated usage.
The text also explores the importance of community involvement, resource and funding strategies, and the need for structured training and capacity development for drone operators. Practical insights are provided through detailed case studies, illustrating both successful implementations and the obstacles encountered. These real-world examples offer valuable lessons and inform future practices. The concluding chapters consider emerging technologies and future trends, encouraging a forward-looking and innovative perspective.
This volume serves a diverse audience, including academic researchers, policy developers, technology professionals, humanitarian practitioners, and students. By delivering a balanced analysis of the opportunities and responsibilities associated with drone technology, the book aims to contribute to informed decision-making and inspire continued advancement in the field.
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About the author
Preethi Nanjundan, PhD, is an Associate Professor (SRG) in the Department of Data Science and Research Head at Christ University, Pune, Lavasa Campus, Maharashtra, India. Her research and teaching experience spans 20 years. In addition to publishing over 40 papers in international refereed journals, she has contributed chapters to various books and published five books. Four of her patents have also been granted. In 2020, she received the Best Professor Award from Lead India and Vision Digital India. Her contributions to a book titled Covid 19 and Its Impact have been inducted into the Indian and Asian Books of Records. Her research area includes machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks, etc. She is a lifetime member of professional societies including Computer Society of India, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Science Teachers Association, and Indian Society for Technical Education and member of IEEE Computer Society Pune Chapter. She received her doctorate degree, Master of Philosophy in computer science, and masters degree in Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University, India.
Sachi Nandan Mohanty, PhD, is a Professor at the School of Computer Science & Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has authored and edited 53 books, published by IEEE, Wiley, Springer, CRC Press,a Nova Science Publishers, and DeGruyter. He has published over120 papers in international journals of repute and has been elected as a fellow of the Institute of Engineers and European Alliance Innovation (EAI), and as a senior member of the IEEE Computer Society Hyderabad chapter. He also the reviewer for the Journal of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, Artificial Intelligence Review, and Spatial Information Research. His research areas include data mining, big data analysis, cognitive science, fuzzy decision making, brain-computer interface, cognition, and computational Intelligence. Prof. Mohanty has received four best paper awards at the International Conference at Beijing, China, and the other at the International Conference on Soft Computing Applications organized by IIT Rookee (2013). He has awarded best thesis award first prize by the Computer Society of India (2015). He has guided nine PhD scholars. He received his postdoctoral degree from IIT Kanpur and his PhD with MHRD scholarship from Govt of India. Dr. Mohanty has been recognized on the list of Top 2% World Scientists Ranking by Stanford University and Elsevier for the years 2022 to 2025.
Sarita Mohanty, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Master in Computer Application at the Centre for Post Graduate Study, OUAT, Govt of Odisha, India. Her research areas include digital forensics and cybersecurity. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience.
Chinmaya Ranjan Pattanaik, PhD, is working as a Principal and Professor, Capital Engineering College, Mahatpalla, Bajpur, Khordha, Odisha, India. He was formerly Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ajay Binay Institute of Technology, Cuttack, Odisha, India. He has published 17 papers in international journals and has published five patents. He completed his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at the KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India.
