Blockchain Based Decentralized Data Management Model for Swarm UAV Systems

Abstract

The rapid development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has given rise to new possibilities for decentralized communication and data sharing among connected devices. Swarm UAV systems, in particular, require robust and secure data management solutions to ensure safety, continuity, and efficient collaboration. Blockchain technology, known for its decentralized nature, offers a promising solution to address these challenges. This study proposes a novel data management model that integrates blockchain technology into UAV systems, with a special focus on swarm UAV systems. By leveraging the decentralized structure of blockchain, the proposed system provides enhanced robustness against tampering and irreversibility, ensuring secure data transfer between UAVs and decentralized processing. The model is specifically designed to facilitate mission plan and command upload operations, allowing for the distribution of critical information to all UAVs in the system. Additionally, the proposed model enables efficient task transfer between nodes without direct communication. Since inputs for required tasks are continuously updated in the blockchain, upon task creation, inputs, task type, and other relevant task information can be shared via the blockchain within the system. This eliminates the necessity for numerous message transfers among the connected UAVs, streamlining communication and collaboration within the swarm. Through the implementation of this blockchain-based data management model, we aim to contribute to the ongoing research and development of secure and efficient swarm UAV systems, paving the way for more advanced and reliable applications in various domains.