Developing secure hardware for UAV authorisation using lightweight authentication

Abstract

In this research, a unique authorisation strategy for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems is presented. UAVs are being used more frequently in a variety of military and civilian missions, including observation, reconnaissance, transportation, search and rescue, traffic surveillance, weather forecasting, and logistics operations. To address the need for secure authorization in UAV networks, we propose an innovative scheme that leverages Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs) within the Flying Ad-Hoc Network (FANET) structure. Our plan strengthens the security and integrity of UAV operations by incorporating PUF technology. The suggested authorization architecture is appropriate for the dynamic and resource-constrained FANET context because it ensures effective and trustworthy authentication while minimising computational cost. Through this study, we hope to further the creation of reliable permission systems for UAV systems used in both military and civilian applications.