# A Performance Evaluation Tool for Drone Communications in 4G Cellular Networks

## TL;DR

This paper presents a measurement tool for evaluating drone communication performance over 4G cellular networks, capturing LTE parameters, throughput, and GPS data to assist in network assessment.

## Contribution

It introduces an Android-based measurement tool specifically designed for assessing drone communication performance in 4G cellular networks, including throughput and LTE parameter analysis.

## Key findings

- The tool effectively records LTE parameters and throughput data.
- Sample measurements demonstrate its practical application.
- The tool aids in identifying network performance issues for drones.

## Abstract

We introduce a measurement tool for the performance evaluation of wireless communications with drones over cellular networks. The Android software records various LTE parameters, evaluates the TCP and UDP throughput, and tracks the GPS position. Example measurement results are presented.