Fakhreddin Aghayev
E-mail: agayev-tekti@mail.ru
Fakhraddin Aghayev is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor at National Aerospace Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan. He is a member of the editorial board of the “AMAKA News” magazine, and a member of the editorial board of the “Special Technique and Technology” magazine. He is the winner of many prizes and awards: Progress Medal, Leibniz Medal, Jubilee Medal of the Ministry of Defense Industry, European Order of Honor for services to science and education worldwide. His main scientific interests are in the field of remote aerospace research, processes of aerospace monitoring of water, forest and urban ecosystems.
Asad Rustamov
E-mail: asadrustamov1122@gmail.com
Asad Rustamov is a navy captain, candidate of technical sciences, Professor (Scientific Secretary) at National Defense University, Azerbaijan Technical University, Department of Aerospace and Radioelectronic Systems, Baku, Azerbaijan. His main scientific interests are in the field of: RADAR system, radio engineering, telecommunications and radio navigation.
Mehman Binnatov
E-mail: binnatov60@mail.ru
Mehman Binnatov is a candidate of technical sciences, associate professor at National Defense University, Azerbaijan Technical University, Department of Aerospace and Radioelectronic Systems Baku, Azerbaijan. His main scientific interests are in the field of: RADAR system, radio engineering, telecommunications and radio navigation.
Mukhtar Azizullayev
E-mail: azizullayevmuxtar27@gmail.com
Mukhtar Galib oglu Azizullayev is an engineer-programmer. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in “Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multichannel Radiorelay and Tropospheric Communication Ground Systems” from Azerbaijan Technical University. He currently works as a research assistant at the Institute of Space Research of Natural Resources under the National Aerospace Agency. His scientific interests focus on improving the resilience of telemetry and communication systems of unmanned aerial vehicles under electronic warfare conditions.
Aliagha Sahibcanov
E-mail: aliagha.sahibcanov@gmail.com
Aliagha Sahibcanov holds a Master's degree from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the National Aviation Academy, Baku. His main scientific interests are in the field of Space Technology, Space Technology for Development, Space Exploration, Astrodynamics, Systems Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Space Physics, Space Robotics.
pp. 71-85
https://doi.org/10.70265/FKJC9739
This research investigates the methods of radio-electronic warfare (REW) against the control and communication systems of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and analyzes the performance of their telemetry systems. The growing use of UAVs in both military and civilian applications makes it essential to prevent REW interventions targeting their communication and control systems.
The study analyzes the effects of GPS jamming, spoofing, electromagnetic pulses (EMP), cyberattacks, and artificial intelligence-based interference technologies on UAVs. REW interventions are used to disrupt UAV communication, cause loss of control, or render them functionally inoperative. In particular, blocking or falsifying GNSS signals can cause UAVs to operate with incorrect coordinates or completely lose control.
The distance-dependent changes in communication parameters such as Path Loss (PL) and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in UAV communication systems were modeled using the Python programming language. Graphs showing the relationship between distance and Path Loss, and distance and SNR were generated using the Matplotlib library.
The diagrams indicate that high-frequency modules (XBee PRO S2C – 2.4 GHz) experience greater Path Loss and a faster decline in communication quality. In contrast, low-frequency modules (RFD900+ – 900 MHz and TBS Crossfire – 868 MHz) provide more stable communication and allow signals to propagate over longer distances.
The findings of this study show that enhancing the resilience of UAVs to REW attacks requires the use of low-frequency communication modules, implementation of anti-jamming technologies, and development of defense strategies such as adaptive frequency hopping. This research provides a scientific foundation for improving the effectiveness of UAV control and communication systems against REW interference.
UAV, GPS, GNSS, REW, Autonomous flight mode, Electromagnetic pulse, Signal jamming, Anti-jamming technologies, Telemetry, Path Loss, Python, Matplotlib.
Aghayev, F., Rustamov, A., Binnatov, M., Azizullayev, M., & Sahibcanov, A. (June 2025). Intervention Methods in Control and Communication Systems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Analysis and Evaluation of Signal Quality. Security and Defense(1), 71-85. https://doi.org/10.70265/FKJC9739
Aghayev, Fakhreddin, Asad Rustamov, Mehman Binnatov, Mukhtar Azizullayev, and Aliagha Sahibcanov. "Intervention Methods in Control and Communication Systems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Analysis and Evaluation of Signal Quality." Security and Defense (Vasil Levski National Military University Publishing Complex), № 1 (June 2025): 71-85. https://doi.org/10.70265/FKJC9739
Aghayev, F., Rustamov, A., Binnatov, M., Azizullayev, M. and Sahibcanov, A., 2025. Intervention Methods in Control and Communication Systems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Analysis and Evaluation of Signal Quality. Security and Defense, June, Issue 1, pp. 71-85. https://doi.org/10.70265/FKJC9739
Aghayev, Fakhreddin, et al. "Intervention Methods in Control and Communication Systems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Analysis and Evaluation of Signal Quality." Security and Defense 1 (2025): 71-85. https://doi.org/10.70265/FKJC9739.
