A Comprehensive Survey on 5G-and-Beyond Networks With UAVs: Applications, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Aspects, Research Trends and Challenges

The rapid advancement of fifth-generation (5G)-and-beyond networks coupled with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has opened up exciting possibilities for diverse applications and cutting-edge technologies, revolutionizing the way connections, communications, and innovations unfold in the digital age. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of the deployment scenarios, applications, emerging technologies, regulatory aspects, research trends, and challenges associated with the use of UAVs in 5G-and-beyond networks. It begins with a succinct background and motivation, followed by a systematic UAV classification and a review of relevant works. The survey covers UAV deployment scenarios, including single and…

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  Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University

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  Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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