MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122385 A) filed by Kcg College Of Technology on December 05, 2025, for Non Destructive Testing Inspection.
Inventors include Vijayaraj T; Dr. Raj Kumar S; Aravindh K; and Roopesh Kumar R.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: A drone-based Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) system was established, predicated on a Raspberry Pi 5 serving as the central computational unit, energized by an external power source, and interfaced with a thermal USB camera through a hard-wired USB connection network connectivity was facilitated via the Raspberry Pi 5's capacity for automatic connection to available Wi-Fi networks. Utilizing the Raspberry Pi 5 for its processing power, and the ability to automatically connect to networks, ensures that remote access and control are seamless. This is crucial for live· monitoring and analysis during inspections. The flexibility of connecting via a mobile phone hotspot or a Jio Wi-Fi modem also highlights the adaptability of your system in various environments. The thermal camera mounted on the drone's forward-facing side adds a layer of utility in terms of real-time object detection and heat pattern analysis. The camera is interfaced directly through the Raspberry Pi's terminal with command-line instructions, as this gives precise control over the imaging and processing. The captured thermal data was successfully extracted from the onboard storage of the Raspberry Pi 5. This process involved establishing a secure connection to the device. The extracted thermal images, containing radiometric information indicative of surface temperatures, were then transferred to the laptop for subsequent processing and detailed analysis. This crucial step ensures that the raw thermal data is accessible for interpretation and the generation of actionable insights based on the thermal signatures observed across the designated areas of interest. Tht: drone integrates a Power Distribution Board (PDB) to ensure efficient power delivery from the 6S battery to the Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) and motors, thereby enhancing flight stability the Raspberry Pi 5 is incorporated into this power architecture to derive its operational power; the thermal camera is affixed to the drone's forwardfacing section. It would be helpful to consider data compression or edge processing methods on the . Raspberry Pi to speed up the analysis. integrating LoRa (Long Range) or 4G/5G modems as backup communication options, or implement mesh networking to maintain connectivity across multiple drones in larger industrial inspection areas
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
