Requirements Analysis and Communication Definition
• Identify UAV Communication Requirements and Limitations
• Investigation on Fronthaul/Backhaul Solutions
• Determine a holistic Communication framework
• Identify Orchestration Requirements and Limitations
HERMES Components Design and Implementation
• Development of ML-enabled Orchestrator
• KPI Monitoring of the UAV Network
• Design of a Solar-harvesting System for UAV Charging
• Charging Station Implementation
Integration, Demonstration & Techno-economic Analysis
• Proof-of-Concept Demo
• Techno-economic Analysis
• Communication Strategy setup and Public Engagement
• Transfer of Knowledge and Exploitation of Results