Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)
Theme: UAVs supporting SDGs through applications in agriculture, disaster relief, conservation, and security.

The UAV Research Cluster pioneers the development of unmanned aerial systems for diverse real-world applications including payload delivery, disaster management, and environmental analysis. Key efforts include autonomous flight systems, AI-powered navigation, and integrated sensor payloads. The research enables scalable, mission-adaptive UAVs with real-time data collection capabilities.

Expected Outcomes

• Design and fabricate UAVs tailored for diverse applications
• Develop AI-powered autonomous UAV navigation and mission planning
• Integrate sensor payloads for real-time data acquisition
• Support startups and industry with testing and simulations for UAV optimization

Current Projects

• Autonomous Multicopter for Payload Delivery
• Machine Learning Algorithm for Visual-Based UAV Navigation
• High-Altitude UAV for Environmental Impact Analysis
• Aerodynamic Study of UAV Camera Impact on Flight Performance

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. V Hariprasad
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Aerospace Engineering, IIAEM
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 7708379759
Email: hariprasad.v@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. V Hariprasad — CV
Dr. Ashish Kumar Gupta — CV
Dr. V Paramagur — CV
Prof. R Naveen Kumar — CV
Prof. Vasanth Kumar — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Department of Electronics & Communication, Department of AI/ML
External: General Aeronautics, MathWorks
Other Collaborations: Nil