helilainet
Helilainet is a distributed communications architecture designed to provide robust, scalable connectivity in environments where traditional fixed networks are unavailable or unreliable. It combines ground-based mesh networks with aerial relay nodes such as drones or high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) to create a dynamic, multi-hop topology. The term is used in academic and industry discussions to describe integration of airborne and terrestrial networking layers to improve resilience and coverage.
Core concepts include decentralized routing, opportunistic link-layer scheduling, and energy-aware operation. Nodes act as both end
Implementation approaches vary; some proposals rely on proprietary hardware and software platforms, others on open standards
History and status: Helilainet remains largely conceptual with several research publications proposing architectures and protocols. No