There's a whole field called Delay Tolerant Networks. Theyre studied for low-budget smart cities, etc.
Drones that carry messages are known as ferries. DTNs that use ferries are called FANET's.
PS: Dronenet sounds cooler.
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Well shit you guys, you're teaching me and I'm loving every bit of it, but shit I'm starting to wish you guys wrote the write-up XD
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It's a good write up! Looking forward to your contributions in the field ;)
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