Turkish Journal of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (TUAV) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes studies on UAV development, usage, and geosciences. The journal focuses on the design and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAVs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), among others. Contributions related to unmanned underwater/surface vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles are also welcome.

The journal aims to:

Present national and international developments in UAV applications to scientists in the fields of Geomatics, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Urban Planning, and Agricultural Engineering, as well as Archaeology and Architecture.
Strengthen and accelerate knowledge and experience sharing among scientists, researchers, engineers, and other practitioners involved in direct or indirect UAV-related activities by providing an easily accessible, broad-based discussion platform.
Contribute to initiating and developing inter-institutional collaborations that are crucial for solving professional issues more effectively, thereby playing a role in Turkey’s technological and economic advancement.
Encourage the development of Turkish as a scientific language in the UAV field while minimizing the use of foreign terminology.
The journal accepts and publishes original research articles, review papers, technical notes, case studies, short reports, and letters to the editor after peer review and editorial approval. Submitted manuscripts that comply with the journal’s writing guidelines are sent for peer review by the editorial board.

Turkish Journal of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (TUAV) implements a double-blind peer review process. The decision to publish a manuscript is made by the Editorial and Publication Board based on the reviewers’ evaluations. Submitted manuscripts, whether accepted or rejected, are not returned to the authors. The responsibility for the scientific, professional, legal, and ethical aspects of published articles lies with the authors. The copyright of published articles belongs to the journal, and they cannot be reproduced without proper citation.

To facilitate scientific communication among researchers, original and previously unpublished manuscripts are accepted in Turkish, but all Turkish manuscripts must include an English abstract.

Article Types
Research Article
Papers presenting original research findings and conclusions.

Review Article
Papers summarizing a sufficient number of scientific studies, evaluating the topic based on the latest knowledge and technology, and comparing and interpreting the findings.

Short Communication
Papers highlighting significant findings of a study or describing a new method or technique.

Copyright transfer for all manuscripts is obtained by sending a Copyright Transfer Form to the authors. Manuscripts without a submitted Copyright Transfer Form are not processed. Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, no further additions or modifications can be made by the authors.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two referees for both format and content. Accepted manuscripts are typeset and then sent to the authors for a final review before printing. The authors are responsible for any errors found in the published manuscript. If an error originates from the editorial office, a correction may be published.

Scope of the Turkish Journal of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (TUAV)

• History of UAVs, Legal and Regulatory Status in Turkey and Worldwide
• UAV Production and Export
• Military Applications of UAVs (Air, Naval, and Land Forces)
• Use of UAVs in Conventional and Modern Warfare
• UAV Threats and Security Management
• UAV Sensors
• Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Applications with UAVs
• Fundamental UAV Applications
• Fire Monitoring with UAVs
• Documentation Studies with UAVs
• UAV Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing with UAVs
• UAV LiDAR and Its Applications
• Forestry Applications with UAVs
• Highway Projects with UAVs
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications with UAVs
• Industrial Measurements with UAVs
• Deformation and Landslide Measurements with UAVs
• Mining Surveys with UAVs
• Urban Planning and Transportation Studies with UAVs
• Precision Agriculture Applications with UAVs
• All Multidisciplinary Studies Conducted Using UAVs

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