SEEDRP: a Secure Energy Efficient Dynamic Routing Protocol in Fanets

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are now used for both commercial and military purposes. This technology is not without its share of issues and challenges. The high mobility of UAVs leads to frequent topology changes which may lead to packet loss or routing path failure. The high mobility of the nodes poses a more significant challenge in maintaining active communication links between the nodes. Routing is an integral part of transmission as the establishment of an active route between the source node and the final destination node is vital. It becomes necessary to identify the most optimal path before transmission. To counter these challenges, a secure energy efficient dynamic routing protocol (SEEDRP), is proposed for reliable and secure transmission. The SEEDRP works on two phases (1) SEEDRP-Routing (2) SEEDRP-Security. The first phase implements a distinct dynamic routing algorithm that finds a cost-effective path between the source and the destination nodes. The second phase of the proposed work focuses on a Distinct Dynamic Key generation scheme that secures the transmitted data. The proposed technique is juxtaposed with other existing techniques using a network simulator. The results show that the proposed technique aims at maximizing the QoS standards and helping the nodes save their energy without undermining performance. The SEEDRP scheme helps FANETs achieve good throughput and an effective packet delivery ratio. The SEEDRP is assessed and analyzed using the NS3 simulator to compare its salient characteristics with the existing protocols for FANETs.