Nidhi Gupta,
Rohit Singh Lather,
Deepak Kumar Bhalla,
- Research Scholar Mechanical Engineering Department, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad Haryana India
- Head of Department Multidisciplinary Engineering Department, The North Cap University, Gurugram Haryana
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad Haryana India
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have become essential in various industries due to their low deployment costs and exceptional versatility. As a result, they are widely used in industries like mining, agriculture, logistics, and search and rescue. The effectiveness of UAV applications is largely dependent on robust communication technology, which is crucial for control, data transmission, and coordination. However, the limited capacity of the low-power batteries used in UAVs severely restricts their performance and operational life. This constraint results in frequent communication interruptions and increased operational costs, highlighting the need to improve the energy efficiency (EE) of UAV communications.
To tackle this pressing issue, it is crucial to explore and implement strategies to enhance the energy efficiency of UAV communications. One effective method is the strategic allocation and management of resources. By intelligently managing computational and communicative tasks, UAVs can operate more efficiently, thus conserving battery life. Additionally, designing energy-efficient communication protocols is vital for reducing energy consumption. These protocols can minimize the power needed for data transmission and reception, thereby extending the operational life of UAVs. This article explores these strategies in depth, providing a thorough analysis of how resource allocation and management, energy-efficient communication protocols, and optimized UAV trajectory planning can collectively enhance the energy efficiency of UAV communications. By addressing these areas, we can overcome the limitations of current battery technologies, reduce communication disruptions, and lower operational costs, thereby advancing the capabilities and applications of UAVs across various industries.
Keywords: Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, Energy Efficiency, Communication, Networks, Protocols Design.
[This article belongs to International Journal on Drones(ijd)]
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| Volume | 01 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | July 22, 2024 |
| Accepted | August 14, 2024 |
| Published | August 16, 2024 |