MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611068564 A) filed by Chandigarh University on June 01, 2026, for Hybrid Uav With A Recuperator Engine, Heated Capsule, Wing Anti-Icing System.
Inventors include Yuvraj Singh Walia; Rudransh Ojha; and Moniya Pal.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid UAV with a recuperator engine, heated capsule, and wing anti-icing system for unmanned aerial vehicles that harnesses waste heat from the engine exhaust to perform dual functions: heating a payload capsule and providing wing anti-icing during flight. A miniaturized recuperator captures exhaust heat and transfers it to a working fluid, which circulates through a controlled distribution network. This heated fluid can be directed either to an insulated payload capsule to maintain stable temperatures for sensitive materials or to wing-embedded channels to prevent ice formation. An electronic controller continuously monitors temperature, airflow, and icing conditions, adjusting valves and pump speed to regulate heat delivery. By reducing reliance on battery-powered heaters or chemical anti-icing methods, the system enhances endurance and ensures reliable UAV operation in cold or icing-prone environments.
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