International border security operations are diverse and include tasks to facilitate the
legitimate movement of goods, thwart crime, maintain safety around borders and safeguard
natural resources. All these operations are vital and enduring; however, three operations are
currently of exceptional concern to countries around the world: counterterrorism, illegal drug
control and illegal migration. The usage of flying ad hoc networks promises new ways for
both military and civilian applications, such as border surveillance and remote sensing …