Charging Techniques for UAV-Assisted Data Collection: Is Laser Power Beaming the Answer?

Lahmeri MA, Kishk MA, Alouini MS (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

IEEE Communications Magazine IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Book Volume: 60

Pages Range: 50-56

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1109/MCOM.001.2100871

Abstract

As COVID-19 has increased the need for connectivity around the world, researchers are targeting new technologies that could improve coverage and connect the unconnected in order to make progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, drones are seen as one of the key features of 6G wireless networks that could extend the coverage of previous wireless network generations. That said, limited onboard energy seems to be the main drawback that hinders the use of drones for wireless coverage. Therefore, different wireless and wired charging techniques, such as laser beaming, charging stations, and tether stations, are proposed. In this article, we analyze and compare these different charging techniques by performing extensive simulations for the scenario of drone-assisted data collection from ground-based Internet of Things devices. We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each charging technique, and finally show that laser-powered drones strongly compete with, and outperform in some scenarios, other charging techniques.

Authors with CRIS profile

Mohamed Amine Lahmeri Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung (IDC)

Involved external institutions

Maynooth University IE Ireland (IE) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) / جامعة الملك عبد الله للعلوم و التقنية SA Saudi Arabia (SA)

How to cite

APA:

Lahmeri, M.A., Kishk, M.A., & Alouini, M.-S. (2022). Charging Techniques for UAV-Assisted Data Collection: Is Laser Power Beaming the Answer? IEEE Communications Magazine, 60(5), 50-56. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.001.2100871

MLA:

Lahmeri, Mohamed Amine, Mustafa A. Kishk, and Mohamed-Slim Alouini. "Charging Techniques for UAV-Assisted Data Collection: Is Laser Power Beaming the Answer?" IEEE Communications Magazine 60.5 (2022): 50-56.

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