A Study on the Outdoor Expansion of Indoor Networks Using Drones to Set up Autonomous Flying Environments for Patrol Drone

In this paper, we propose extending an indoor sensor network for outdoor applications, specifically for efficient patrolling and autonomous drone operations. Reliable Localization is essential for both indoor and outdoor settings. We demonstrate that, in situations allowing group drone operations, outdoor localization can be easily achieved by extending the sensor network outdoors through drone hovering. Simulation and experimental results confirm the performance and potential of outdoor sensor networks for enhancing drone operational efficiency.