Applications, Restrictions, and Evaluation of Quantum Cryptography for Secure Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communication

Authors

  • Tejas Saraf  Department of Information Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Darshan Deshmukh  Department of Computer Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Chaitrali Kadam  Department of Computer Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT2390634

Keywords:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Military, Blockchain, Security.

Abstract

Because of the abrupt increase in demand for security, researchers have developed immediate safety solutions that outperform state-of-the-art solutions. Data security was first sought for during the Spartan period. These days, efforts are being made to broaden this area of study by challenging the status quo and creating novel algorithms that outperform their weaker predecessors. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are widely used in a variety of industries, including agriculture, the military, healthcare, monitoring and surveillance, and many more, because of their svelte designs and adaptable mobility. In this post, we go over the significance of drone technology as well as its growth and demand. The study also discusses the current state of security concerns in real-time settings and how quantum cryptography outperforms conventional methods in protecting data. This inspires us to offer an overview of quantum cryptography's significance, function, and advantages in protecting UAV communications that go beyond 5G networks. Additionally, a unique layered architectural approach based on quantum cryptography is suggested to ensure excellent data security and effective transmission. A case study on the Internet of Military Things' implementation in the battlefield is also included in this presentation. The latency, security, and dependability of the suggested case study system are taken into account while assessing its performance.

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Tejas Saraf, Darshan Deshmukh, Chaitrali Kadam, " Applications, Restrictions, and Evaluation of Quantum Cryptography for Secure Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communication" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 9, Issue 6, pp.232-246, November-December-2023. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT2390634