Crowdsourced Acoustic Perimeter Defense: Blockchain-Incentivised Sensor Networks for Urban Drone Detection

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a system that enhances urban security against small drones using crowdsourced sensors and blockchain technology.
• Developed CAPD, a sociotechnical architecture integrating various technologies.
• Utilized civilian sensor deployment and blockchain incentives to improve detection capabilities.
• Employed federated edge inference and digital twin visualization for real-time monitoring.
• Successfully demonstrated enhanced detection of drones that evade traditional radar systems.
• Improved response times for urban perimeter defense against drone incursions.
• Showed effective integration of civilian participation in drone detection efforts.