# Research on Mobile Network Parameters Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

## TL;DR

This paper explores how mobile network signals change with altitude using drones and a signal scanner.

## Contribution

The study introduces using drones with a multi-generation mobile network scanner to evaluate signal quality at different altitudes.

## Key findings

- A BTS scanner was used to collect data from 2G to 5G networks via an unmanned aircraft.
- Signal parameters vary with altitude, especially in highly urbanized areas.
- The study highlights the importance of altitude in assessing cellular network performance.

## Abstract

The study of phenomena related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves is a necessity with the development of mobile telephony networks. This paper deals with the problem of the quality of mobile telephony signals. The study uses a BTS scanner, dedicated to scanning the frequency spectrum and decoding information from base stations. The device is capable of scanning mobile networks from the second, third, fourth, and fifth generation (2G/3G/4G/5G) using a passive sensor. The article presents preliminary results of monitoring cellular network signals using a scanner mounted on an unmanned aircraft. The collected data call for the need to evaluate the signal parameters of the cellular network depending on the altitude of signal reception. This property emerges as very important in the case of areas with a high level of urbanization.