Resolve a communication problem in conditions of loss of connection to Azure IoT Hub

Abstract

The object of the study is the process of information transfer between swarm participants drones to expand the coverage area of the control signal, and ensure guaranteed information transmission that allows you to maintain control over a swarm of drones and manage it safely. The purpose of the work is to ensure guaranteed transmission of information over a distance of 5 to 10 km. depending on the technical capabilities and the creation of a communication channel between the members of the swarm in the absence of communication with the hub. By using the Pixhawk flight controller and the integration module for transmission and reception of data with support for the low-frequency LoRaWAN protocol, it was possible to ensure reliable control. The logic of assigning the role of a communicator between the control hub and swarm members to increase the coverage area of the control signal was also determined. Ref. 13, fig. 5

Keywords

• drones
• swarm
• azure iot hub
• lorawan