Drones as an Alternate Communication System During Calamities

In this age of rapidly advancing technology, numerous concepts have captured the attention of researchers, and drone technology is no exception. Researchers are significantly captivated by the myriad uses of drones, encompassing civil applications such as the scrutiny of power infrastructure, surveillance of wildlife, transportation of medical supplies to remote locales, identification of forest fire outbreaks, and assessment of landslides. Additionally, they are intrigued by the military potentials, including real-time monitoring, surveillance operations, patrolling activities, and demining efforts. Despite the wide range of applications already explored, some countries still have untapped drone potential. One such area is the utilization of drones as communication relays during natural disasters when conventional communication lines are disrupted. This approach could prove highly beneficial in rescuing affected individuals, as the aerial node created by drones would enable people to communicate with rescue teams using mobile phones or ordinary landline telephones, even when devastating natural calamities like tsunamis, earthquakes, or floods have destroyed traditional communication towers.