MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641049498 A) filed by Dr. Sanjay Yadav; and Dr. Manish Chaudhary, Bangalore, Karnataka, on April 17, for 'a system and method for blockchain-enabled secure drone fleet management and autonomous flight operations.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Sanjay Yadav; and Dr. Manish Chaudhary.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a system and method for blockchain-enabled secure drone fleet management and autonomous flight operations. The system comprises a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles integrated with edge computing nodes, ground control stations, and a permissioned blockchain network to enable decentralized control, secure communication, and transparent data management. Each drone is assigned a unique cryptographic identity, and flight operations are governed by smart contracts that validate mission parameters, enforce geofencing rules, and automate execution. An artificial intelligence-based decision engine enhances operational efficiency by optimizing flight paths and detecting anomalies in real time, while edge computing ensures low-latency data processing. The blockchain maintains immutable records of all transactions and operational data, ensuring auditability and regulatory compliance. The invention provides a scalable, reliable, and secure framework for drone fleet operations across various applications including logistics, surveillance, agriculture, and emergency response."
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