Flying Ad Hoc Coverage Area Mobility Model for Post-Disaster Area based on Two Drones

In this study, the use of two drones, the DJI Phantom 3 Standard, is investigated and explored for usage during disasters. Parameters investigated include network coverage and optimum flying pattern to ensure battery usage is feasible during the post-disaster mission. Hence, OMNeT++ simulator version 5.2.1 with Inet 3.6.2 are used during the numerical analysis in determining the most optimum flying patterns using two drones. Results showed the square flying pattern as the most effective with a good coverage area. For the packet loss percentage analysis, the square pattern shows the highest packet loss at 30m, followed by Zigzag and Circular patterns. As for the Total End-to-End Delay analysis, the square pattern is the second best. From the simulation conducted, results showed that the camera’s specification and the height of the flying drone impacted in gaining a wider coverage area.