A comprehensive survey on 5G-and-beyond networks with UAVs: Applications, emerging technologies, regulatory aspects, research trends and challenges

MK Banafaa, Ö Pepeoğlu, I Shayea… - IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The rapid advancement of fifth-generation (5G)-and-beyond networks coupled with
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has opened up exciting possibilities for diverse …

Security concepts in emerging 6G communication: Threats, countermeasures, authentication techniques and research directions

SHA Kazmi, R Hassan, F Qamar, K Nisar, AAA Ibrahim - Symmetry, 2023 - mdpi.com
Challenges faced in network security have significantly steered the deployment timeline of
Fifth Generation (5G) communication at a global level; therefore, research in Sixth …

Aerial: A meta review and discussion of challenges toward unmanned aerial vehicle operations in logistics, mobility, and monitoring

S Wandelt, S Wang, C Zheng… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
There exists a tremendous number of research surveys on various aspects of UAV logistics,
mobility and monitoring tasks in the literature. These surveys have been published in distinct …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence linear regression model for mobility robustness optimization algorithm in 5G cellular networks

SA Saad, I Shayea, NMOS Ahmed - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Ensuring reliable and stable communication links between User Equipment (UE) and
serving cellular networks during UE movement is one of the significant difficulties facing the …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning-based approaches for handover decision of cellular-connected drones in future networks: A comprehensive review

M Zaid, MKA Kadir, I Shayea, Z Mansor - Engineering Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The integration of cellular connectivity in drones signifies a crucial leap forward, offering the
potential to revolutionize multiple industries. This comprehensive review examines the latest …

Need of UAVs and Physical Layer Security in Next-Generation Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Potential Challenges and Open Issues

AU Haq, SS Sefati, SJ Nawaz… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2025 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Recent revolutionary advancements in the services as observed with the use cases of
Industry 5.0, consumer electronics 2.0/smart devices 2.0, digital healthcare ecosystem …

Future 6G communications powering vertical handover in non-terrestrial networks

A Warrier, L Aljaburi, H Whitworth, S Al-Rubaye… - IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into future 6G networks will open new
possibilities for applications ranging from surveillance to communication infrastructure …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforcement learning-based unmanned aerial vehicle trajectory planning for ground users' mobility management in heterogeneous networks

Y Ullah, M Roslee, SM Mitani, M Sheraz, F Ali… - Journal of King Saud …, 2024 - Elsevier
The surge of data traffic in wireless networks necessitates the provision of high-quality data
services to meet users' satisfaction levels. However, the limited spectral resources of the …

DRL for handover in 6G-vehicular networks: A survey

A Amaira, H Koubaa, F Zarai - Neurocomputing, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract 3GPP is working on technology improvements related to sixth-generation (6G)
wireless communication networks to keep pace. 6G networks are being developed as the …

A group handover scheme for supporting drone services in iot-based 5g network architectures

E Skondras, I Kosmopoulos, ET Michailidis, A Michalas… - Drones, 2022 - mdpi.com
Next generation mobile networks are expected to integrate multiple drones organized in
Flying Ad Hoc Networks (FANETs) to support demanding and diverse services. The highly …