International Journal on Drones International Journal on Drones is a peer-reviewed open-access journal launched in 2025 that focuses on the latest developments, research, and applications related to drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students to publish high-quality papers on topics related to drones. The scope of the journal includes both theoretical and practical aspects of drone technology. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical notes that present new findings and insights in the field of drones. Manuscripts that focus on innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to drone technology are highly encouraged.
Journal Information
| Title: |
International Journal on Drones |
Abbreviation: |
IJD |
| Issues Per Year: |
2 Issues |
Starting Year: |
2025 |
| Publisher: |
STM Journals, An imprint of Consortium e-Learning Network Pvt. Ltd. |
| DOI: |
10.37591/IJD |
Subject: |
Drones |
| Language: |
English |
Publication Format: |
Hybrid Open Access |
| Copyright Policy: |
CC BY-NC-ND |
Type: |
Peer-reviewed Journal (Refereed Journal) |
About Journal
International Journal on Drones International Journal on Drones is a peer-reviewed open-access journal launched in 2025 that focuses on the latest developments, research, and applications related to drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students to publish high-quality papers on topics related to drones. The scope of the journal includes both theoretical and practical aspects of drone technology. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical notes that present new findings and insights in the field of drones. Manuscripts that focus on innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to drone technology are highly encouraged.
Journal Information
| Title: |
International Journal on Drones |
Abbreviation: |
IJD |
| Issues Per Year: |
2 Issues |
Starting Year: |
2025 |
| Publisher: |
STM Journals, An imprint of Consortium e-Learning Network Pvt. Ltd. |
| DOI: |
10.37591/IJD |
Subject: |
Drones |
| Language: |
English |
Publication Format: |
Hybrid Open Access |
| Copyright Policy: |
CC BY-NC-ND |
Type: |
Peer-reviewed Journal (Refereed Journal) |
Focus & Scope
Focus & Scope
An exhaustive exploration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), covering engineering fundamentals, advanced data acquisition, autonomous logistics, and the socio-regulatory landscape.
Design, Dev & Control
Engineering of quadcopters, rotorcraft, and fixed-wing UAVs. Focus on propulsion, stability, and navigation sensors. Covers the lifecycle from simulation and prototyping to autonomous flight software and hardware testing.
Sensing & Data Acquisition
Advanced remote sensing using LiDAR, hyperspectral, and thermal imaging. Focus on photogrammetry, 3D mapping, and data processing via machine learning for object detection and feature extraction.
Environmental Applications
Precision agriculture, crop monitoring, and irrigation management. Extends to forestry health, wildlife census, anti-poaching efforts, and marine coastline mapping for conservation and pollution tracking.
Delivery & Logistics
Last-mile e-commerce and medical delivery systems. Focus on urban air mobility, fleet management, and air traffic integration. Explores route optimization, docking stations, and swarm-based cargo transport.
Networks & Swarm Intelligence
Decentralized control and collective decision-making in swarm robotics. Research covers mesh networks, ad hoc communication, flocking algorithms, and the scalability of multi-agent systems.
Safety, Security & Law
Addressing cyber security, no-fly zones, and airworthiness standards. Focus on risk assessment, safety audits, counter-drone measures, and the evolving global regulatory frameworks for flight safety.
Social & Human Factors
User-centered design and public acceptance. Explores ethical considerations, noise pollution, and visual aesthetics, alongside the use of drones in journalism, artistic expression, and competitive sports.
