MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641092383 A) filed by Mohan Kandasamy; P. J. Vijayraj; R. Boopathi; G. Nisanth; M. Harish; and P. Vijayprathap on July 30, 2026, for Design And Fabrication Of Drone Based Honeycomb Cutting Machine..

Inventors include Mohan Kandasamy; P. J. Vijayraj; R. Boopathi; G. Nisanth; M. Harish; and P. Vijayprathap.

The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.

Abstract: The Drone-Based Honeycomb Cutting System is an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) project developed to safely remove honeycombs and similar unwanted structures from high-rise buildings, towers, and other difficult-to-access locations. In conventional methods, workers use ladders, ropes, or cranes to remove honeycombs, which increases the risk of accidents, bee attacks, and human injury. The main objective of this project is to reduce human risk and improve operational safety by using a remotely operated drone integrated with a cutting mechanism. The proposed system consists of a quadcopter drone equipped with a lightweight cutting application mounted beneath the frame. The cutting mechanism includes a high-speed 775 DC motor connected to a circular High-Speed Steel (HSS) blade through a shaft adapter and locking mechanism. The motor rotates the blade at high RPM to cut and remove honeycombs efficiently. The entire cutting system is designed to be lightweight so that the drone can maintain stable flight during operation. The drone uses brushless DC motors for lift and propulsion, while a 3S 11.1V Li-P battery is used as the primary power source because of its high power-to-weight ratio and efficient energy delivery. A flight controller is used to stabilize and control the drone during flight. The operator can remotely navigate the drone toward the target area and activate the cutting mechanism using a wireless control system. The project focuses on achieving safe operation, lightweight construction, low cost, and easy control. The approximate weight of the cutting mechanism is around 500 grams, making it suitable for medium-sized quadcopter drones.

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