In recent years, the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has brought about advancements in various areas. This comprehensive analysis explores the changing landscape of AI-powered UAVs and friendly computing in their applications. It covers emerging trends, futuristic visions, and the inherent challenges that come with this relationship. The study examines how AI plays a role in enabling navigation, detecting and tracking objects, monitoring wildlife, enhancing precision agriculture, facilitating rescue operations, conducting surveillance activities, and establishing communication among UAVs using environmentally conscious computing techniques. By delving into the interaction between AI and UAVs, this analysis highlights the potential for these technologies to revolutionise industries such as agriculture, surveillance practices, disaster management strategies, and more. While envisioning possibilities, it also takes a look at ethical considerations, safety concerns, regulatory frameworks to be established, and the responsible deployment of AI-enhanced UAV systems. By consolidating insights from research endeavours in this field, this review provides an understanding of the evolving landscape of AI-powered UAVs while setting the stage for further exploration in this transformative domain.

翻译：近年来，人工智能与无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的结合推动了多个领域的进步。本综述全面分析了人工智能赋能无人机及其友好计算在应用中不断演变的格局，涵盖新兴趋势、未来愿景以及这一结合所固有的挑战。研究探讨了人工智能如何在以下方面发挥作用：导航、目标检测与跟踪、野生动物监测、精准农业增强、救援行动协调、监视活动执行以及基于环保计算技术的无人机间通信建立。通过深入探究人工智能与无人机的交互，本综述强调了这些技术彻底变革农业、监视实践、灾害管理策略等行业的潜力。在展望可能性的同时，本文也探讨了伦理考量、安全隐患、待建立的监管框架以及人工智能增强无人机系统的负责任部署。通过整合该领域的研究成果，本综述为理解人工智能赋能无人机不断演变的格局提供了洞见，并为这一变革性领域的进一步探索奠定了基础。