TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Research Review on Metals Used in the Manufacturing of Drones Using Bibliometrics Analysis Software
AU - M. Bader, Amjad
        AU - S. Hasan, Mohanad
        AU - W. Ahmed, Qusay
        
JO  - ACE Journal of Modern Studies in Mechanical Engineering
VL  - 6
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 12
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 2520-3878
DO  - acejmsme.2026.1.12
UR  - https://theacepublications.com/article-detail.php?art=274-ACE-JMSME
KW  - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
KW  -Drone
KW  -Metals
KW  -Alloys
KW  -Bibliometric Analysis
KW  -Additive Manufacturing
KW  -Aluminum
KW  - Titanium
KW  -Magnesium
AB  - The rapid advancement regarding the technology of Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in military, civilian, along with commercial domains has
heightened the emphasis on materials engineering as vital facilitator related to
performance improvements. The presented work offers an extensive
bibliometric analysis for mapping the thematic evolution, intellectual structure
and significant contributors in metallic materials for the manufacturing of
drones. The presented research utilizes a structured search regarding academic
databases and uses scientific mapping and performance analysis tools for
revealing publication patterns, collaborative networks, along with significant
co‐word clusters. A second thematic review integrates such bibliometric findings
with in‐depth examination of the applications, properties, and production
methods of notable metallic materials, like titanium, aluminum, and magnesium
alloys. The analysis shows that lightweight aluminum alloys are still the most
popular choice because of their machinability and cost‐efficiency. It shows that
magnesium and titanium alloys are becoming more popular for specialty as well
as high‐performance uses. The study identifies Additive Manufacturing (AM) as
transformative technology used to produce complex geometries from such
metals as well as explores the emerging research frontiers, such as the
development of multi‐functional alloys, sustainable manufacturing practices,
and hybrid metal‐composite structures. Furthermore, the study provides a
foundational understanding regarding the current study as well as identifies
critical research gaps and potential directions to guide future corporate and
academic endeavors in the field.
ER  -