The increasing demand for communication has led to a surge in the development and deployment of wireless communication technology in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). As a result, there has been extensive research conducted on UAV wireless communication systems over the past five years. This article provides an overview of the advancements made in three key areas of research: transmission of UAV wireless communication systems, wireless communication networks, and design optimization of UAV wireless communication systems. The article summarizes the existing literature on these topics and highlights the main findings and challenges faced by researchers. In addition, it explores the principles and implementation approaches of three types of UAV wireless communication systems, including a UAV wireless communication system, a UAV wireless transmission system based on the AD9361+ZYNQ7045 platform, and a UAV communication system based on wireless data transmission module. Overall, the research in UAV wireless communication systems has shown great potential for future applications in various fields such as aerial photography, disaster monitoring, and search and rescue operations. By improving the efficiency and reliability of wireless communication between UAVs, the technology can enhance their performance and increase their usefulness in a range of industries.