Robust Planning and Control of Omnidirectional MRAVs for Aerial Communications in Wireless Networks

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Main Authors: Silano, Giuseppe, Licea, Daniel Bonilla, Hammouti, Hajar El, Ghogho, Mounir, Saska, and Martin
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Published: 2025
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author Silano, Giuseppe
Licea, Daniel Bonilla
Hammouti, Hajar El
Ghogho, Mounir
Saska, and Martin
author_facet Silano, Giuseppe
Licea, Daniel Bonilla
Hammouti, Hajar El
Ghogho, Mounir
Saska, and Martin
contents A new class of Multi-Rotor Aerial Vehicles (MRAVs), known as omnidirectional MRAVs (o-MRAVs), has gained attention for their ability to independently control 3D position and orientation. This capability enhances robust planning and control in aerial communication networks, enabling more adaptive trajectory planning and precise antenna alignment without additional mechanical components. These features are particularly valuable in uncertain environments, where disturbances such as wind and interference affect communication stability. This paper examines o-MRAVs in the context of robust aerial network planning, comparing them with the more common under-actuated MRAVs (u-MRAVs). Key applications, including physical layer security, optical communications, and network densification, are highlighted, demonstrating the potential of o-MRAVs to improve reliability and efficiency in dynamic communication scenarios.
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spellingShingle Robust Planning and Control of Omnidirectional MRAVs for Aerial Communications in Wireless Networks
Silano, Giuseppe
Licea, Daniel Bonilla
Hammouti, Hajar El
Ghogho, Mounir
Saska, and Martin
Robotics
A new class of Multi-Rotor Aerial Vehicles (MRAVs), known as omnidirectional MRAVs (o-MRAVs), has gained attention for their ability to independently control 3D position and orientation. This capability enhances robust planning and control in aerial communication networks, enabling more adaptive trajectory planning and precise antenna alignment without additional mechanical components. These features are particularly valuable in uncertain environments, where disturbances such as wind and interference affect communication stability. This paper examines o-MRAVs in the context of robust aerial network planning, comparing them with the more common under-actuated MRAVs (u-MRAVs). Key applications, including physical layer security, optical communications, and network densification, are highlighted, demonstrating the potential of o-MRAVs to improve reliability and efficiency in dynamic communication scenarios.
title Robust Planning and Control of Omnidirectional MRAVs for Aerial Communications in Wireless Networks
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.15089