Communication Technologies for Internet of Things
J R Atharsh, M S Naren, M H Karthik, Nakul Ramana, Shwetha A B · 2024
Quantum and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are driving transformative advancements across various industries, and their integration into drone communications presents promising opportunities for enhancing drone capabilities. This abstract explores the potential of leveraging quantum communication principles in IoT-based drone systems to address key challenges, such as security, data processing, and long range connectivity. The conventional communication methods employed in drones often suffer from vulnerabilities, hindering the secure transmission of sensitive data. Quantum communication, with its inherent security features based on quantum key distribution and entanglement, offers a new paradigm for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality during drone operations. Furthermore, the exponential growth of IoT devices in drones generates massive amounts of data that require efficient processing and analysis. Quantum computing, with its immense computational power, has the potential to accelerate data processing in drone-based IoT applications, enabling real-time decision-making and resource optimization. Moreover, quantum-enhanced long-range communication can significantly extend the reach of drone networks, enabling seamless connectivity even in remote or challenging environments. Leveraging quantum entanglement for long-distance communication may enable efficient data exchange between drones and ground stations, leading to enhanced situational awareness and collaboration among drone fleets. Despite the promising prospects, several technical challenges need to be addressed in realizing quantum enabled IoT communications in drones. These include integrating quantum communication modules into drone platforms, developing robust quantum algorithms for IoT data processing, and addressing issues related to quantum channel noise and coherence