Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
When autonomous drones are expected to handle complex tasks, one principle takes precedence: communication must remain stable and reliable – even under volatile conditions. This is where mobile mesh networks come into their own. Instead of relying on centrally controlled communication, the drones organize it themselves. Each one acts as both transmitter and receiver, exchanging data with others via radio. By pooling their capabilities, the system remains robust at all times, even if an individual node fails.
Existing mesh solutions predominantly originate from outside Europe and are primarily used in the military domain. For this reason, we are working intensively to unlock the potential of mesh networks for civilian and industrial applications as well.