Applying Drones to Current Societal and Industrial Challenges

Diego Carou

ISBN 10: 3031555732 / ISBN 13: 9783031555732

Published by Springer Nature Switzerland, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explores drone applications and the cutting-edge technologies that drive their functionality. From transforming everyday challenges like traffic congestion to enhancing efficiency in fields such assearch and rescue operations, protection of critical infrastructure,and medicine, the book explores how drones serve as powerful allies to address diverse human needs. The chapters not only showcase the applications of drone technology but also shed light on how these vehicles can revolutionize commonplace tasks, such as delivering packages with unprecedented efficiency. The book also explores technological intricacies, regulatory considerations, and the evolving demands of today's consumers. By providing a holistic view, it equips readers with a deep understanding of the multifaceted landscape surrounding drone technology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Applying Drones to Current Societal and Industrial Challenges
• Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland, Springer Nature Switzerland
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031555732
• ISBN 13: 9783031555732
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 16D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 513 grams

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Synopsis

This book explores drone applications and the cutting-edge technologies that drive their functionality. From transforming everyday challenges like traffic congestion to enhancing efficiency in fields such as search and rescue operations, protection of critical infrastructure, and medicine, the book explores how drones serve as powerful allies to address diverse human needs. The chapters not only showcase the applications of drone technology but also shed light on how these vehicles can revolutionize commonplace tasks, such as delivering packages with unprecedented efficiency. The book also explores technological intricacies, regulatory considerations, and the evolving demands of today's consumers. By providing a holistic view, it equips readers with a deep understanding of the multifaceted landscape surrounding drone technology.

About the Author

Diego Carou is a tenured professor at the University of Vigo. He received his Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from the National University of Distance Education (UNED). He has international postdoctoral experience in manufacturing at several European universities. His interests include Industry 4.0, manufacturing, and sustainability.

Antonio Sartal is a tenured professor in the Department of Business Management and Marketing at the University of Vigo, Spain. He managed the Department of R&D of a food multinational for the past ten years until he joined REDE, a multidisciplinary research group on technology management and organizational innovation. His research interests include the intersection of lean thinking, innovation management, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also distinguished as an honorary professor in several universities/colleges/institutes in China, India, and Spain. He has more than 35 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing, materials, mechanical, and industrial engineering, with special emphasis in machining, tribology & surface engineering. He also has an interest in Management and Higher Education for Sustainability.