Drónokon

Drónokon is a term used in discussions of drone systems to refer to an integrated framework in which multiple unmanned aerial vehicles operate in coordination to perform complex tasks. It encompasses the technical architecture, operational procedures, and governance structures that enable swarm-like behavior as well as centralized oversight.

Origins and usage: The term emerged in the early 2020s in policy papers, academic literature, and speculative fiction to describe scalable drone networks. In practical contexts it often aligns with concepts such as swarm robotics, unmanned traffic management (UTM), and BVLOS operations.

Technical components: Swarm algorithms, autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, robust communication networks (RF, mesh, satellites), on-board processing, edge and cloud computing, data fusion, and secure remote identification.

Applications: logistics and last-mile delivery, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and public safety.

Challenges: safety and reliability, privacy and surveillance concerns, cybersecurity, airspace integration, standardization, and cost.

Regulation and governance: Emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks for BVLOS, remote ID, geofencing, and operator licensing; responsible use and accountability.

See also: drone, swarm robotics, unmanned traffic management, drone delivery.