ABSTRACT

In this chapter we explore the possibility of using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms for computational purposes. There are many challenges that such a network brings, but there are also a great deal of protocols that need to be developed. We look at various protocols and technologies that currently exist as well as an idea into how it fits into the framework of this problem. We present a clear outline of the challenges in this field and give mathematical models where possible to set the problem in a grid. We also show possible solutions to the various challenges that UAV swarm computation will bring