The operational design and planning of drone-based logistics models is a rapidly growing
area of scientific research. In this paper, we present a structured, comprehensive, and …

This paper surveys the state-of-the-art optimization approaches in the civil application of
drone operations (DO) and drone-truck combined operations (DTCO) including construction …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or aerial drones, are an emerging technology with
significant market potential. UAVs may lead to substantial cost savings in, for instance …

In the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to transport medical supplies to specific locations
accurately, safely, and promptly on time. The application of drones for medical supplies …

Recently there have been significant developments and applications in the field of
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In a few years, these applications will be fully integrated …

Abstract Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been widely
acknowledged as a promising technology for the delivery of medical and aid packages in …

The paper introduces a stochastic optimization-based approach to address the logistics for
the timely delivery of aid packages to disaster-affected areas utilizing a fleet of drones when …

Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, can play a critical role in delivering health
care. In this paper, we reviewed the literature to ascertain (1) the various medical supplies …

With the advancements of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology for use in
different environments, it can be easily substituted for traditional transportation in event of …

In developing countries, lack of access to roads is critical for medical supplies like vaccines
and drugs. Air transport like a helicopter is expensive and not affordable. The success of …