Review of the Contributions of UAVs and Artificial Intelligence in Intelligent Transportation Systems

Urban transport infrastructures are continuously faced with challenges such as traffic congestion, accidents, pollution, wear and tear. Traditional traffic management technologies (such as traffic lights and static cameras) have shown their limitations, whereas Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) integrating the Internet of Things, drones, and Artificial Intelligence offer powerful tools to proactively and efficiently address these issues. ITS aim to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation networks by leveraging advanced technologies. In this context, drones and AI play a central role in tackling the growing challenges of urbanization, increasing traffic, and the need for smarter infrastructures. This work reviews the contributions of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence in Intelligent Transportation Systems. A literature review is conducted to identify similar studies and assess the state of research on the topic. An analysis of the various applications of IoT, drones, and AI provides an evaluation of their contributions to ITS. Despite significant challenges, drones and AI have revolutionized the field of intelligent transportation.