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UAV-Assisted IoT Applications, QoS Requirements and Challenges with Future Research Directions

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Muhammad Adil

Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, United States

Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, United States

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Houbing Song

School of Information Systems, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore United States

School of Information Systems, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore United States

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Mian Ahmad Jan

Department of Computer Science, College of Computing and Informatics,, University of Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Department of Computer Science, College of Computing and Informatics,, University of Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates

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Muhammad Khurram Khan

Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Xiangjian He

School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham Ningbo, Zhejiang China

School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham Ningbo, Zhejiang China

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Ahmed Farouk

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, South Valley University, Hurghada Egypt

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, South Valley University, Hurghada Egypt

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Zhanpeng Jin

Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo United States and School of Future Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou China

Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo United States and School of Future Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou China

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ACM Computing Surveys Volume 56 Issue 10Article No.: 251pp 1–35https://doi.org/10.1145/3657287

Published:14 May 2024Publication History

ACM Computing Surveys

Abstract

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-assisted Internet of Things application communication is an emerging concept that effectuates the foreknowledge of innovative technologies. With the accelerated advancements in IoT applications, the importance of this technology became more impactful and persistent. Moreover, this technology has demonstrated useful contributions across various domains, ranging from general to specific applications. Examples include wildfire monitoring, coastal area monitoring, deforestation monitoring, and sensitive military operations, where human access is limited or not feasible. These examples underscore the technology’s importance in scenarios where direct human involvement is challenging or impossible. Although this technology offers numerous benefits, it is essential to note that it also faces several challenges. Among these, Quality of Service (QoS) is a key concern, which limits its useability in various applications. Unfortunately, most researchers in the present literature have overlooked this important factor without giving it considerable attention. To fill this gap, we are presenting a systematic review of the present literature associated with the QoS metrics of this emerging technology from 2015 to 2023 to highlight their contributions and limitations. Based on the systematic review, we highlight the open challenges of this technology to set a roadmap for futuristic research. Finally, we compared each portion of this work with the previously published review articles to confirm the essence of this work, along with an explanation of why this survey is needed and in-time.

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