Role of Blockchain

LayerDrone uses blockchain technology in several ways to achieve growth and resilience that would not be possible otherwise. A blockchain is an open ledger to track the key interactions that enable imagery and value to flow in the network. Blockchain technology has proven to be a durable rail for transmitting value, regardless of location or time of day. This enables smooth compensation of pilots and an open system for image purchase.

Blockchains can also enable verification of information that is submitted from multiple parties. In this case, pilots are minted a sets of receipts onchain that prove when they uploaded data (and metadata about their upload), to support later validation. This better protects the LayerDrone Network from false claims of data capture while also protecting pilots from any false claims that they did not submit data.