A Review on Trending Topics on the Civilian Drones in the Second Century of Aviation: Current Status, Challenges, and Research Opportunities

In recent years, commercial drone systems have been adopted in various industries, such as agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, cargo transport, security, and filming. This section presents a comprehensive review of the latest trends and research areas in commercial drone technology. An overview of the top five drone usage areas is provided, and a master list of commercial drone applications is compiled. Additionally, the existing challenges of the drone industry, such as endurance issues, noise concerns, risks of mid-air collisions, navigation problems, insurance policies, and lack of technical education opportunities are evaluated. Finally, a list of innovative and popular research areas for drone technology, including alternative energy sources, wireless charging methods, hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, bio-inspired designs, and more is presented. This section serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and researchers interested in drone-related technologies and can guide the future development of the industry.