A comprehensive overview of privacy, security and performance issues in flying Ad Hoc Networks

Abstract

Flying Ad Hoc Networks (FANETs) represent an ever evolving area in wireless network communications, despite this massive achievements, FANETs faces significant security, privacy, and performance issues due to their highly mobile and decentralized nature. This paper aims to address these challenges, focusing on robust privacy, security, and efficient performance in dynamic environments with frequent topology changes and high data demands. Existing solutions, including cryptographic techniques and secure routing protocols, show limitations in adaptability and efficiency. This paper reviews these issues, identifying gaps such as the need for adaptive security measures and improved communication protocols. The proposed methodology includes advanced encryption, secure key management, continuous threat monitoring, and adaptive communication strategies. The results highlight opportunities for improvement, emphasizing the development of resilient security frameworks and efficient data management. Addressing these issues will enhance FANET reliability and effectiveness, supporting broader applications in military operations, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.