Securing Olive Tree Data: Blockchain and InterPlanetary File System Integration for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Operations

The work presented in this document integrates blockchain, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to improve collection, storage and accessibility of aerial imagery transfer, when these technologies are applied to olive oil production. By using blockchain properties, we aim to provide a renewed perspective on aerial data transmission, ensuring security while optimizing operational efficiency. This manuscript describes the development of a transmission platform using blockchain to log each image captured by the UAV. It also aims to improve data distribution for applications like environmental monitoring and emergency response. This document outlines specific technological specifications, operational details, and performance requirements, emphasizing a structured approach supported by resources like the ARDrone 2.0 from Parrot, a Java-based blockchain implementation and an IPFS deployment. Each of these technologies are combined in an innovative manner so that they create a framework with enhanced security based on decentralization, redundancy and openness.