Electronics and Communications Technology

Drone Technology and Usage
Applications, Advances, and Ethical Considerations

Editors: Preethi Nanjundan, PhD
Sachi Nandan Mohanty, PhD
Sarita Mohanty, PhD
Chinmaya Ranjan Pattanaik, PhD

Drone Technology and Usage

In production
Pub Date: Forthcoming June 2026
Hardback Price: $200 USD | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779644626
E-Book ISBN: 9781779644633
Pages: est. 340pp w index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 6 color and 14 b/w illustrations

In recent years, drone technology has evolved from a specialized innovation into a widely adopted tool with transformative applications across numerous sectors. Its role has expanded significantly—from advancing agricultural practices and redefining modern defense strategies, to supporting disaster response and humanitarian missions. As a result, drones have emerged as vital instruments in addressing a variety of contemporary global challenges.

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 todays 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.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Introduction to Drone Technology
Preethi Nanjundan, Lijo Thomas, and Akhand Tiwari

2. Revolutionizing Agriculture with Drone Technology
Preethi Nanjundan, Indu P. V, and Lijo Thomas

3. Role of Drones in Disaster Management
Preethi Nanjundan, Lijo Thomas, and Indu P. V.

4. Drone Applications in Humanitarian Aid
Preethi Nanjundan, Ruchira Deokar, and Lijo Thomas

5. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Drone Usage
Achyutananda Mishra, Ananya Pandey, and Jipson Joseph

6. Community Engagement and Acceptance of Drone Usage
Mohammed Mueen Pasha M, Johnviston Titas Dias, and Kavya M. Reddy

7. Dawn of Drones to Game of Drones: A Closer Look at the Rising Use of Drones in the Defense Sector
Sarthak Dash, Sukanya Priyadarshini, and Sugyanta Prfiyadarshini

8. Technological Innovations in Drone Technology: Shaping the Skies of Tomorrow
Salu Dsouza

9. Funding and Resource Management for Drone Programs
Vedant Prakash

10. Training and Capacity Building for Drone Operators
Preethi N., Abith K. Sunil, and Jossy P. George

11. Case Studies of Success of Drone Deployments in Different Industries
Benny Godwin J. Davidson and Jobin Jacob

12. Case Studies: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Sugam Shine

13. Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Drone
W. Jaisingh

15. Conclusions and Recommendations
C. Barna Naidu, Chinmoy Goswami, Bipllab Roy, Gaurangi Munje, and Vikas Adhegaonkar

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Preethi Nanjundan, PhD
Associate Professor (SRG), Department of Data Science and Research Head, Christ University, Pune, Lavasa Campus, Maharashtra, India

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
Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 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, 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 Roorkee (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 and 2023.

Sarita Mohanty, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Master in Computer Application, Centre for Post Graduate Study, OUAT, Govt of Odisha, India

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
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ajay Binay Institute of Technology, Cuttack, Odisha, India

Chinmaya Ranjan Pattanaik, PhD, is working as an 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.




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