MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641052402 A) filed by Manipal Academy Of Higher Education on April 24, 2026, for A System And Method For Coordinated Disaster Relief By Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Swarms.
Inventors include Vatsal Siotia; Ruppikha Sree Shankar; P. Radha Krishna Reddy; Rajesh Mahadeva; and Bhivraj Suthar.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The invention discloses a system and method for coordinated disaster relief utilizing unmanned aerial vehicle swarms. The system efficiently partitions disaster areas into manageable cells for comprehensive surveying. It accurately localizes and prioritizes victims, employing flood-based prediction models and wearable signal detection, and facilitates autonomous payload delivery. The system also performs hazard detection and analysis, identifying fire and smoke. Dynamic task reassignment ensures continuous operation and optimal resource utilization among the swarm. Operating with dual modalities, the system adapts its strategy for victim-centered surveys or area-wide hazard assessment. An integrated cloud architecture provides centralized data management and real-time coordination, enhancing overall emergency management capabilities with a scalable and rapid solution for critical scenarios. (FIG. 2)
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