System for collecting flight information, wireless communication device, relay, and method of collecting flight information

This invention describes a system for tracking drones over vast areas, even where regular mobile networks don't reach. A device on the drone sends its flight data to a special relay, which is another flying vehicle positioned higher than the drone but below a communication satellite. This relay then beams the drone's information up to the satellite, which forwards it to a ground station for collection. The claims specifically mention the relay could be an unmanned aerial vehicle that flies in circles.