Blockchain-Enabled NFTs as Certificates for Next-Generation UAV Communication Systems

Abstract

Drone delivery services are encountering issues related to transparency, authenticity, and safeguarding privacy, highlighting the urgent need for an innovative approach that incorporates blockchain technology. This innovation aims to solidify the permanence of records, enable instantaneous verification, and streamline data handling in these intricate, self-operating transactions. In this paper, we use of blockchain for creating Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), which act as unalterable logs of purchase within the realm of delivery logistics. Our method adopts a distinctive two-fold strategy that places equal emphasis on both tangible goods and information. When integrating our solution with the Polygon network, we have achieved a substantial reduction in the costs associated with transactions while simultaneously enhancing the speed at which these transactions are processed. Our work not only addresses the existing challenges faced by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communication systems but also sets a new standard for efficiency and security in the delivery logistics sector, paving the way for more reliable and transparent UAV-based delivery services.