MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541133285 A) filed by Saranya M; M. K. Sampath; K. Boopathi; P. Ganeshen; T. Palani Raja; P. Nareshkumar; R. Pushpalatha; and Dr. S. Gopinath, Salem, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 30, 2025, for 'autonomous disaster relief supply delivery using a pixhawk 2.4.8-enabled uav.'

Inventor(s) include Saranya M; M. K. Sampath; K. Boopathi; P. Ganeshen; T. Palani Raja; P. Nareshkumar; R. Pushpalatha; and Dr. S. Gopinath.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are transforming the logistics and healthcare industries by enabling rapid and efficient delivery of essential medical supplies, particularly in remote and disaster-stricken areas. This project focuses on the development of a UAV-based medicine delivery system utilizing the Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller for precise navigation, stability, and autonomous flight control. The system integrates a secure payload compartment to transport medical supplies while ensuring safety and efficiency. Real-time monitoring and control are facilitated through GPS, IOT connectivity, and an onboard camera for visual feedback. The UAV is designed to autonomously follow pre-programmed routes while adapting to dynamic environmental conditions using obstacle detection and path optimization algorithms. By leveraging the Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller's advanced features, the proposed system enhances the reliability of medical deliveries, reduces response times in emergencies, and extends healthcare accessibility to underserved regions. The system can also be expanded to support longer-range delivery by using fixed-wing hybrid UAVs or enhancing the battery and motor efficiency. Multi-drop capabilities, temperature-controlled payload compartments for sensitive medications (like vaccines or insulin), and integration with mobile apps for user-based request systems can further enhance the practical use of this technology. Future iterations could also incorporate drone-to-drone communication and mesh networks to support coordinated swarm operations in large-scale disaster scenarios."

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