Authentication Techniques in Internet of Drones (IoD): Taxonomy, Open Challenges and Future Directions

Recently, Internet of Drones (IoD) applications have grown in various fields, including the military, healthcare, smart agriculture, and traffic monitoring. Drones are equipped with computation resources, communication units, and embedded systems that allow them to sense, collect, and deliver data i...

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Published in:	Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks
Main Authors:	Alanoud F. Aldweesh, Abdullah M. Almuhaideb
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	authentication Internet of Drones (IoD) security unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2224-2708/14/3/57

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