MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043385 A) filed by Mangalam College Of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala, on April 5, for 'emergency aerial guidance life-saving equipment.'

Inventor(s) include Mr. Sumesh Chandran; Dr. Devika Sarath; Mr. Banjo C Babu; Adithya S Nadh; Aber Baby; Akhila K. S; Devanandana M. R; Adarsh Jayan; Akshay Suresh; and Amrutha S Arun.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an Emergency Aerial Guidance Life-saving Equipment system designed as a multifunctional drone platform for disaster response operations. The system integrates aerial surveillance, real-time human detection, environmental monitoring, communication, and payload delivery within a unified framework. An onboard camera and intelligent sensing mechanism enable identification and tracking of survivors in affected areas, while integrated environmental sensors measure parameters such as air quality, temperature, humidity, and gas presence to assess safety conditions. A GPS module ensures precise location tracking and navigation, and a two-way communication system enables coordination between rescue teams and victims. The drone is further equipped with a payload delivery mechanism to transport essential supplies such as food, medicine, and first aid kits to inaccessible regions. The invention enhances situational awareness, improves rescue efficiency, and supports timely decision-making, thereby significantly increasing the effectiveness of emergency response and life-saving operations in disaster scenarios."

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