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Blockchain Can Prevent Malicious Security Attacks in 5G Drones

November 23, 2021

Drones, Big Data, 5G, Privacy

Drones have become valuable assets for many military and civilian operations. However, with wider deployments come more privacy violations and security breaches, until now. Researchers believe that leveraging blockchain could enhance and simplify privacy preservation associated with data collection and analysis in 5G-enabled drones.

Navigating Maritime 5G Connectivity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 8, 2021

Maritime, Drones, telecommunications, 5G

The maritime industry is crucial to the world economy, yet seamless connectivity is hard to come by. That's why researchers have started integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into existing maritime communication networks to create a smart ocean of opportunities.

Touchdown on Mars: A New Era for Space Exploration

February 11, 2021

Drones, Space, Robotics, 4IR

After a six-month space journey, two rovers and one orbiter sent by three countries are set to make history as they touchdown on Mars. As history shows though, navigating the planet is no easy task.

New Drone-Based System Supports Mobile Robots at Fulfilment Centers

December 15, 2020

Drones, Robotics, 4IR

As e-commerce companies look to modernize fulfilment centers, researchers believe drones could be the next phase of logistics and inventory management to streamline operations.