Signal Strength-Based Alien Drone Detection and Containment in Indoor UAV Swarm Simulations
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Signal Strength-Based Alien Drone Detection and Containment in Indoor UAV Swarm Simulations

1 Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Aviation and Space Exploration (IRCASE), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2 Electronic Engineering Department, Maynooth International Engineering College (MIEC), Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
3 Aerospace Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
* Corresponding Author: Ghulam E Mustafa Abro, [email protected]
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Abstract

A Novel simulation framework using autonomous drones is used to locate and reduce unauthorized drones in interior environments. The recommended method uses Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) to identify an alien agent drone, which has different signal characteristics than the approved swarm of UAVs. Real-time threat detection is possible with this technology. After detecting the drone, the swarm organizes itself to encircle and contain it for 20 seconds, rendering it immobilized, before the swarm returns to its original formation. This unique solution uses RSSI to quickly identify and mitigate enclosed area concerns. It provides a reliable and effective indoor drone security solution. The simulation results show that the approach works in critical environments such as warehouses, laboratories, and other secure indoor facilities. This study advances unmanned aerial system (UAS) autonomous swarm intelligence and security procedures.

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Signal Strength-Based Alien Drone Detection and Containment in Indoor UAV Swarm Simulations

Keywords

autonomous drone swarms RSSI indoor security unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) and mitigation

Data Availability Statement

Data will be made available on request.

Funding

The authors express gratitude for the assistance rendered by the Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) for Aviation and Space Exploration at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in advancing this research. The project is financed by IRC for Aviation and Space Exploration as part of an internally sponsored initiative under the cost centre INAE2408.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Ethical Approval and Consent to Participate

Not applicable.

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Abro, G., E., M., Ali, Z., A. & Abdallah, A., M. (2024). Signal Strength-Based Alien Drone Detection and Containment in Indoor UAV Swarm Simulations. ICCK Transactions on Intelligent Systematics, 1(2), 69-78. https://doi.org/10.62762/TIS.2024.807714
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  author = {Ghulam E Mustafa Abro and Zain Anwar Ali and Ayman M Abdallah},
  title = {Signal Strength-Based Alien Drone Detection and Containment in Indoor UAV Swarm Simulations},
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  abstract = {A Novel simulation framework using autonomous drones is used to locate and reduce unauthorized drones in interior environments. The recommended method uses Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) to identify an alien agent drone, which has different signal characteristics than the approved swarm of UAVs. Real-time threat detection is possible with this technology. After detecting the drone, the swarm organizes itself to encircle and contain it for 20 seconds, rendering it immobilized, before the swarm returns to its original formation. This unique solution uses RSSI to quickly identify and mitigate enclosed area concerns. It provides a reliable and effective indoor drone security solution. The simulation results show that the approach works in critical environments such as warehouses, laboratories, and other secure indoor facilities. This study advances unmanned aerial system (UAS) autonomous swarm intelligence and security procedures.},
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