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Unmanned Systems Template

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About the Unmanned Systems format

Unmanned Systems is a peer-reviewed journal published by World Scientific, covering Robotic Path Planning Algorithms, Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization.

PublisherWorld Scientific
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (World Scientific)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Unmanned Systems 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inRobotic Path Planning Algorithms Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems UAV Applications and Optimization
ISSN2301-3850
Citation impact (2-yr)0.8
h-index35
i10-index146
Total citations5,949
Top institutions publishing hereBeijing Institute of Technology
Journal websitewww.worldscientific.com
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Papers published in Unmanned Systems per year

28
2014
19
2015
23
2016
21
2017
24
2018
29
2019
34
2020
27
2021
49
2022
82
2023
100
2024
157
2025

Citation impact of Unmanned Systems by publication year

894
2014
319
2015
406
2016
300
2017
528
2018
775
2019
661
2020
467
2021
423
2022
441
2023
189
2024
66
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Unmanned Systems

A Survey of Small-Scale Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Recent Advances and Future Development Trends

Guowei Cai, Jorge Dias, Lakmal Seneviratne · 1 Apr 2014

This paper provides a brief overview on the recent advances of small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the perspective of platforms, key elements, and scientific research. The survey starts with an introduction of the recent advances of small-scale UAV platforms, based on the information summarized from 132 models available worldwide. Next, the evolvement of the…

Multiple UAV Systems: A Survey

Georgy Skorobogatov, Cristina Barrado, Esther Salamí · 14 Nov 2019

Nowadays, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are used in many different applications. Using systems of multiple UAVs is the next obvious step in the process of applying this technology for variety of tasks. There are few research works that cover the applications of these systems and they are all highly specialized. The goal of this survey…

Overview of Path-Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithms for UAVs: A Comparative Study

Mohammadreza Radmanesh, Manish Kumar, Paul H. Guentert et al. · 1 Apr 2018

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have recently attracted the attention of researchers due to their numerous potential civilian applications. However, current robot navigation technologies need further development for efficient application to various scenarios. One key issue is the “Sense and Avoid” capability, currently of immense interest to researchers. Such a capability is required for safe operation…

Ultra-Wideband-Based Localization for Quadcopter Navigation

Kexin Guo, Zhirong Qiu, Cunxiao Miao et al. · 1 Jan 2016

Micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are promising to play more and more important roles in both civilian and military activities. Currently, the navigation of UAVs is critically dependent on the localization service provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS), which suffers from the multipath effect and blockage of line-of-sight, and fails to work in an…

A Review of Recent Advances in Coordination Between Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles

Yulong Ding, Bin Xin, Jie Chen · 16 Aug 2020

Coordination between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) has received increasing attention in recent years. The list of successful applications of UAV–UGV coordination systems is growing and demonstrates that UAV–UGV coordination can provide real-world solutions that other types of coordination cannot offer. This paper systematically reviews the advances in UAV–UGV coordination systems…

Unmanned Systems template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Unmanned Systems format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Unmanned Systems template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official World Scientific format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Unmanned Systems use?
Unmanned Systems uses Superscript numbered (World Scientific) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Unmanned Systems 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Unmanned Systems?
No. DocuGuru generates the ws-ijmpa LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a World Scientific-ready Unmanned Systems document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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