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PROGRESS IN AEROSPACE SCIENCES
Volume 91, Issue -, Pages 99-131Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2017.04.003
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Drones; Unmanned air vehicles; Micro air vehicles; Bio-inspiration; Classifications; Fabrication
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Nowadays, there is a growing need for flying drones with diverse capabilities for both civilian and military applications. There is also a significant interest in the development of novel drones which can autonomously fly in different environments and locations and can perform various missions. In the past decade, the broad spectrum of applications of these drones has received most attention which led to the invention of various types of drones with different sizes and weights. In this review paper, we identify a novel classification of flying drones that ranges from unmanned air vehicles to smart dusts at both ends of this spectrum, with their new defined applications. Design and fabrication challenges of micro drones, existing methods for increasing their endurance, and various navigation and control approaches are discussed in details. Limitations of the existing drones, proposed solutions for the next generation of drones, and recommendations are also presented and discussed.
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