TY - GEN
T1 - A comprehensive survey on intelligent reflecting surfaces and unmanned aerial vehicles integration for enhanced communication in massive networks
AU - Attar, Hani
AU - Ababneh, Jafar
AU - Hafez, Mohamed
AU - Rachini, Ali
AU - Solyman, Ahmed
AU - Bahy, Ramy M.
PY - 2025/4/30
Y1 - 2025/4/30
N2 - Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRSs) offer a revolutionary approach to wireless communication by dynamically controlling the properties of electromagnetic waves. By manipulating wavefronts without requiring radio frequency links, IRSs can enhance spectrum and energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall system performance. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have garnered significant attention due to their mobility and adaptability. However, real-time data transmission between UAVs can be hindered by obstacles and security risks. By combining IRSs and UAVs, we can create unparalleled opportunities in demanding environments. Through coordinated movements and intelligent wave reflection, both systems can optimize wireless signal propagation. This paper provides a comprehensive review of IRS-assisted UAV communications. We explore existing research, introduce novel technologies and applications, and highlight potential research directions for developing low-cost and energy-efficient wireless systems. Additionally, we address current challenges and outline promising areas for future study.
AB - Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRSs) offer a revolutionary approach to wireless communication by dynamically controlling the properties of electromagnetic waves. By manipulating wavefronts without requiring radio frequency links, IRSs can enhance spectrum and energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall system performance. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have garnered significant attention due to their mobility and adaptability. However, real-time data transmission between UAVs can be hindered by obstacles and security risks. By combining IRSs and UAVs, we can create unparalleled opportunities in demanding environments. Through coordinated movements and intelligent wave reflection, both systems can optimize wireless signal propagation. This paper provides a comprehensive review of IRS-assisted UAV communications. We explore existing research, introduce novel technologies and applications, and highlight potential research directions for developing low-cost and energy-efficient wireless systems. Additionally, we address current challenges and outline promising areas for future study.
KW - Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS)
KW - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
KW - Communication in Massive Networks
KW - Spectrum efficiency
KW - Energy efficiency
KW - Wireless communication
KW - Real-time data transmission
KW - Collaborative systems
U2 - 10.1109/ICMRE64970.2025.10976312
DO - 10.1109/ICMRE64970.2025.10976312
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105004984402
T3 - International Conference on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
SP - 149
EP - 155
BT - 2025 11th International Conference on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (ICMRE)
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
CY - 9798331509309
T2 - 2025 11th International Conference on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Y2 - 24 February 2025 through 26 February 2025
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