UAV Network Authentication for Secure Assisted DAA Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current DAA solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are less than ideal and may only accommodate a narrow set of use cases, often requiring reliance on remote pilot stations, UAV controllers, and human observers, which limits the flexibility and scalability of UAV operations, especially in complex and dynamic environments.
Innovation Solution
A network-assisted DAA solution that leverages existing infrastructure to provide a flexible DAA system, minimizing reliance on remote pilot stations and human observers by using network entities for authentication and authorization, and secure communication with UAVs, incorporating sensor and U2U communication for traffic awareness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current DAA solutions are used for UAVs, then basic collision avoidance functionality is provided, but flexibility and scalability of UAV operations are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network entity as an intermediary that performs authentication and authorization between the UAV and the DAA service. This mediator handles security material distribution and communication validation, reducing the need for complex local authentication mechanisms in the UAV while enabling scalable operations across multiple UAVs through centralized network management.
Solution Approach 2:
The network entity serves multiple functions: it authenticates UAVs, authorizes DAA communications, distributes security material, and manages communication protocols. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate remote pilot stations and human observers into a single automated network infrastructure, improving both flexibility and scalability.
2Productivity
If remote pilot stations and human observers are used for DAA, then basic safety monitoring is achieved, but operational efficiency and scalability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The UAV system performs self-authentication and self-authorization through automated cryptographic protocols with the network entity. The UAV independently verifies security material and establishes secure communications without requiring human intervention or remote pilot station involvement, thereby increasing operational efficiency and automation level.
Solution Approach 2:
The network entity provides real-time authentication feedback and authorization decisions to the UAV based on its identity and requested operations. This automated feedback mechanism replaces human observer decision-making, enabling faster response times and higher operational throughput while maintaining safety through cryptographic verification.
3Loss of time
If simplified authentication procedures are used, then faster UAV deployment is achieved, but security of communications is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Security material is pre-distributed to the network entity and UAV through secure channels before actual DAA operations begin. This preliminary setup includes establishing cryptographic key pairs and distributing certificates in advance, so that during actual operations, authentication can proceed quickly using pre-established trust relationships without compromising security.
Data Source
AI summary
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for method of wireless communication at a first network entity, generally including receiving signaling indicating that a user equipment (UE) is deployed on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), performing a first procedure with a second network entity to authenticate and authorize communications between the UE and the first network entity, and communicating with the UE, using security material obtained via the first procedure, to provide network-based aviation service.