Agent-based simulation of unmanned aerial vehicles in civilian applications: A systematic literature review and research directions

Yazan Mualla, Amro Najjar, Alaa Daoud, Stéphane Galland, Christophe Nicolle, Ansar-Ul-Haque Yasar, Elhadi M. Shakshuki

Abstract: Highlights•Assess the multiagent technology merits in simulating & managing complex UAV systems•Identify how autonomous, explainable & secure UAVs were proposed in the literature•Identify the research questions & define the systematic literature review methodology•Select the relevant research and extract, analyze & interpret the results•Outline and discuss the research directions of UAVs in civilian applications