MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641088051 A) filed by Dr. Binitha Joseph Mampilly, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Joe Johnson, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Jivin Joy, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Jibin Joy, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Sharan A R, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; and Saanu Velekat Santhosh, Government Engineering College, Thrissur on July 19, 2026, for Autonomous Quadcopter For Medical Supply Delivery.
Inventors include Dr. Binitha Joseph Mampilly, Government Engineering College, Thrissur; Joe Johnson, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Jivin Joy, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Jibin Joy, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; Sharan A R, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala; and Saanu Velekat Santhosh, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: The autonomous quadcopter for medical supply delivery represents a forward-thinking solution that integrates aerial robotics, GPS-based autonomous navigation, and active thermal management to address the critical challenge of timely medical logistics in areas where conventional ground transportation is delayed, unreliable, or inaccessible. By harnessing a four-rotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) configuration, the system operates with high manoeuvrability in congested and remote regions, bypassing road infrastructure limitations. The quadcopter incorporates a flight controller that processes data from GPS and inertial sensors to maintain stable flight and execute pre-defined waypoint missions, while also supporting manual override via a radio transmitter for setup, calibration, and emergency takeover. A dedicated payload module, designed as a cylindrical canister with a servo- actuated release mechanism, securely carries medical items such as vaccines and medicines and dispenses them automatically upon reaching the target location. To preserve the efficacy of temperature-sensitive medicines, the payload incorporates a Peltier- based thermoelectric cooling subsystem, regulated through a microcontroller-driven hysteresis control loop and digital temperature sensing. This project outlines the design, implementation, and testing of a prototype capable of carrying payloads of up to 300 grams over a range of 1-2 kilometres, demonstrating stable hover, disturbance recovery, and reliable autonomous mission completion. The integration of renewable-compatible, low-cost components with autonomous aerial delivery and thermal regulation showcases significant potential for application in emergency healthcare logistics, last-mile delivery, and disaster response scenarios.
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