Keywords
uav
Abstract
This review examines energy-aware latent policies for governed UAV operations through an evidence-centered design lens. The analysis asks how uncertainty and reserve constraints should shape path choice. It treats the relevant unit as a complete pathway from data or physical observations to representation, model output, human interpretation, and accountable action. The cited literature is synthesized without inventing experiments or unreported performance values. Particular attention is given to an optimized route exhausting recovery margin. The review argues that credible translation requires explicit evidence boundaries, uncertainty-aware evaluation, author-visible traceability, and a documented route for intervention. The resulting framework supports agricultural and urban UAV missions while distinguishing component promise from system readiness.
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