Aim & Scope
The Journal of Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, and Intelligent Mobility is committed to advancing research on autonomous ground and aerial systems, intelligent mobility platforms, and the policies and infrastructure that support them. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, urban planners, policymakers, and industry practitioners.
We seek contributions that integrate technical development with operational, regulatory, and societal perspectives. Both empirical research and theoretical studies are welcome, provided they offer clear insights into the design, implementation, evaluation, and governance of autonomous and intelligent mobility systems.
Scope
- Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
- Vehicle perception systems and sensor fusion
- Control algorithms and motion planning
- Redundancy, fault tolerance, and system safety
- AI applications for decision-making in dynamic environments
- Drone and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- UAV design, propulsion, and payload integration
- Flight navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission planning
- Applications in logistics, mapping, agriculture, and public safety
- Regulatory and airspace management issues
- Connected and Intelligent Mobility Platforms
- Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication
- Integration with traffic management and urban mobility systems
- Data analytics and predictive modelling for mobility optimisation
- Multi-modal transport coordination and interoperability
- Human–Machine Interaction and User Experience
- Interface design for autonomous vehicles and drones
- User trust, acceptance, and behavioural studies
- Transition of control between automated systems and human operators
- Accessibility and inclusivity in intelligent mobility
- Testing, Validation, and Safety Certification
- Simulation-based testing environments
- Field testing protocols and performance evaluation
- Safety metrics and compliance standards
- Risk assessment and incident response strategies
- Infrastructure and Urban Integration
- Road, air, and charging infrastructure for autonomous systems
- Urban planning for intelligent mobility deployment
- Environmental impact assessment of autonomous transport
- Integration with renewable energy systems
- Regulatory, Ethical, and Policy Considerations
- National and international regulatory frameworks
- Ethical decision-making in automated transport
- Liability and insurance considerations
- Cross-border mobility standards and agreements
- Emerging Applications and Future Trends
- Urban air mobility (UAM) concepts and feasibility studies
- Autonomous public transport systems
- Hybrid human–autonomy teaming in mobility
- AI-powered mobility as a service (MaaS) models
The journal encourages authors to link technical research with practical implications, ensuring their work contributes to the safe, efficient, and socially responsible advancement of autonomous and intelligent mobility.
