Can unmanned aerial vehicle mounted base stations improve terrestrial communication infrastructures?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mounted base stations have been widely used to enhance the existing terrestrial communication infrastructures. In this paper, we i

Can tethered UAVs be used as Aerial Base stations?

To exploit the best of each type of UAV, the deployment of both T-UAVs and U-UAVs as aerial base stations is investigated. In this paper, we propose a hybrid system composed of tethered and untethered UAVs. We analyze the system by generating Monte Carlo simulations to find a compromise between the two different types of UAVs.

Why does a UAV-BS need a ground station?

This is because, in both deployment scenarios, the UAV-BS still has to move from one hovering position or one LS to another which also requires communication and control from the ground station. In addition, we assume that the UAV-BS always maintains some amount of energy to reach the required LS.

How will next generation wireless networks be supported by unmanned aerial vehicles?

Next generation wireless networks are expected to be greatly supported by unmanned aerial vehicles, which can act as aerial base stations and constitute a promising solution for the exorbitant rise in user demands.

Can unmanned aerial vehicle-mounted base station be used for 6G wireless networks?

Scientific Reports 15, Article number: 15882 (2025) Cite this article Thanks to its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, an unmanned aerial vehicle-mounted base station (UAV-BS) is a promising technology for the upcoming 6G wireless networks.

Can unmanned aerial vehicles be used for wireless communications?

Recently, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for wireless communications has attracted much research attention.