MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631043273 A) filed by Narula Institute Of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, on April 4, for 'gps-denied medical delivery drones in disaster management.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Chandrima Chakrabarti; Dr. Nabanita Das; Ms. Subhasree Bhattacharjee; Mr. Krishnendu Roy; Ms. Disha Basu; Mr. Swapnendu Kolay; and Mr. Rakesh Ghosh.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "An autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system and architecture for medical supply delivery in GNSS-denied environments are disclosed. The system comprises a self-localizing UAV equipped with a multi-sensor fusion array including thermal, gas, radiation, and topographic sensors for real-time environmental assessment. The architecture incorporates a centralized control station, hospital zones for logistical preparation, and rescue zones for deployment, all interconnected via a dedicated communication infrastructure. By processing sensor data onboard, the UAV can autonomously navigate through disaster-stricken areas, avoid dynamic obstacles, and verify the safety of landing zones without reliance on external satellite positioning. The invention ensures the precise and safe delivery of critical first-aid supplies in scenarios where traditional navigation and infrastructure have failed."
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