Management and Regulation of Drone Operation in Urban Environment: A Case Study

Tran, Thuy-Hang; Nguyen, Dinh-Dung

doi:10.3390/socsci11100474

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“…Drones are not pilot-driven or pilot-operated; instead, they fly through the air up to a certain height and are managed by ground control centers. It operates in a guided fashion that uses cloud computing, storage, and web services [6,20]. The use of drones in military, civilian, and other disciplines has advanced over the years [7,14,21].…”

Section: Review Of Literature On the Development And Use Of Dronesmentioning

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Investigation of the Use of Drones by Construction Professionals in Addressing Built Environment Tasks

Bolaji,

Olatunde,

Valentine

et al. 2024

Green Building & Construction Economics

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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also called a drone, has been gaining attention globally to solve different tasks. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness and level of adoption of these types of drones by building professionals and the factors limiting their use in the built environment. The study was carried out in Lagos State, in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Data for this research were collected from primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was obtained by administering a questionnaire to the selected building industry professionals, and the collected data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The results showed that structure inspection and photography are the most rated features of drones in addressing built environment tasks, with a mean score (MS) of 4.50, and security surveillance (MS = 3.86) is the least important feature. The level of adoption of drones in addressing built environment tasks was assessed among the professionals, and the results showed that the practice of an emergency response plan and a health and safety plan to reduce the risk of harm and ensure safety on site is considered to be the most important task. The study found that the fixed-wing hybrid drone with an MS of 1.97 is the most commonly used drone type. Lastly, the study showed that lack of public awareness (MS = 4.81) is rated as the most significant factor that limits its use. Few professionals have practically used drones to solve tasks faced in the building industry. Thus, there is a need to further sensitize built environment professionals to the benefits associated with its wider adoption and applications. Also, the importance of drones and their associated managerial and practical implications in solving relevant built environment tasks can be initiated by deepening their relevance in the curriculum of building industry programs at the professional and academic levels.

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Section: Review Of Literature On the Development And Use Of Dronesmentioning

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Investigation of the Use of Drones by Construction Professionals in Addressing Built Environment Tasks

Bolaji,

Olatunde,

Valentine

et al. 2024

Green Building & Construction Economics

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“…One of the key benefits of using drones for surveillance and security is their ability to provide a cost-effective solution to a range of problems. Finally, they can be used in situations where it may be too dangerous to use conventional means, such as in a pursuit where the use of a drone would allow for the "illegal" vehicle to be controlled from above, avoiding any ground confrontation that could endanger human lives [54].…”

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Understanding and Securing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Services: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Anagnostis,

Kotzanikolaou,

Douligeris

2024

Preprint

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“…Another interesting avenue is the regulatory arena of drones. Tran and Nguyen [20] examine the management and regulation of drone operations in an urban environment using a case study of drone delivery services in Hanoi, Vietnam. The study analyzes the regulatory and policy framework related to drone activity, as well as the challenges and opportunities of using drones for delivery services in an urban environment.…”

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Vertical Takeoff and Landing for Distribution of Parcels to Hospitals: A Case Study about Industry 5.0 Application in Israel’s Healthcare Arena

Naor,

Pinto,

Davidov

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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To gain a sustained competitive advantage, organizations such as UPS, Fedex, Amazon, etc., began to seek for industry 5.0 innovative autonomous delivery options for the last mile. Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles are a promising alternative for the logistics industry. The fact that drones are propelled by green renewable energy source fits the companies’ need to become sustainable, replacing their fuel truck fleets, especially for traveling to remote rural locations to deliver small packages, but a major obstacle is the necessity for charging stations which is well documented in the literature. Therefore, the current research embarks on devising a novel yet practical piece of technology adopting the simplicity approach of direct flights to destinations. The analysis showcases the application for a network of warehouses and hospitals in Israel while controlling costs. Given the products in the case study are medical, direct flight has the potential to save lives when every moment counts. Hydrogen cell technology allows long-range flying without refueling, and it is both vibration-free which is essential for sensitive medical equipment and environmentally friendly in terms of air pollution and silence in urban areas. Importantly, hydrogen cells are lighter, with higher energy density than batteries, which makes them ideal for drone usage to reduce weight, maintain a longer life, and enable faster charging, all of which minimize downtime. Also, hydrogen sourcing is low-cost and unlimited compared to lithium-ion material which needs to be mined. The case study investigates an Israeli entrepreneurial company, Gadfin, which builds a vertical takeoff-and-landing-type of drone with folded wings that enable higher speed for the delivery of refrigerated medical cargo, blood, organs for transplant, and more to hospitals in partnership with the Israeli medical logistic conglomerate, SAREL. An analysis of shipping optimization (concerning the number and type of drone) is conducted using a mixed-integer linear programming technique based on various types of constraints such as traveling distance, parcel weight, the amount of flight controllers and daily number of flights allowed in order to not overcrowd the airspace. Importantly, the discussion assesses the ecosystem’s variety of risks and commensurate safety mechanisms for advancing a newly shaped landscape of drones in an Israeli tight airspace to establish a network of national routes for drone traffic. The conclusion of this research cautions limitations to overcome as the utilization of drones expand and offers future research avenues.

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Management and Regulation of Drone Operation in Urban Environment: A Case Study

Cited by 14 publications

References 49 publications

Investigation of the Use of Drones by Construction Professionals in Addressing Built Environment Tasks

Investigation of the Use of Drones by Construction Professionals in Addressing Built Environment Tasks

Understanding and Securing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Services: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Vertical Takeoff and Landing for Distribution of Parcels to Hospitals: A Case Study about Industry 5.0 Application in Israel’s Healthcare Arena

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