International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 8, Issue 1, January-2017

ISSN 2229-5518

Automated Drone Sanitization to control COVID-19 Spread

Agnishwar Jayaprakash1,, Srividhya Muralidharan2,, Gokul Devendran3, Bogeshwaran Karunanithi4

1
Garuda Aerospace Private Limited Chennai, 24, 46, KB Dasan Rd, Seetammal Colony, Lubdhi Colony, Alwarpet,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018
2
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Agni College of Technology Thalambur, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu 600130, India
3
Deputy Project Manager-Small satellite Launch Vehicle, Scientist SE, Sathish Dawan Space Centre,Sriharikota,
INDIA
4
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Agni College of Technology Thalambur, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu 600130, India

Abstract— Spraying of sanitizer through Drones is prioritized for Hot spots and Containment areas identified and it is followed by Isolation
areas, Quarantined areas, Shelter Homes and other places where manual spraying is difficult. The areas where Drones are to be deployed
is decided across Bhopal Smart City, Chandigarh, Raipur. The Drone team first visits the area planned to be sanitized for the day and
makes a quick visual survey of the terrain, buildings and surroundings and chalks out a flight path to be followed by the Drone.

Using Drones for spraying of Sanitizers reduces time and covers large area which in turn reduces the spread of virus and ensures safety
measures for Humans in spread of Covid-19.

Risk of Humans who handles manual sanitization is completely waived because of Automated spraying system by Drones.

Index Terms— Disinfectant , Drones, sanitizer, Covid-19, Sodium Hypochlorite, Control

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1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction organizations, has invited Calls for Proposals
The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 has (CFPs) and Expression of Interests (EoIs) to
become a major global health problem. augment the research and development-
SARS-CoV-2 infections are accelerating related activities. Government of India
exponentially across the world and the actively launched and implemented multiple
COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to create initiatives through its various ministries,
a challenging test for humanity. The outbreak departments, and funding organizations
of COVID-19 and the ensuing crisis has aimed at screening and early detection of
brought together the community of scientists, SARS-CoV-2 infections accurately, and rapid
researchers, academicians, health drug repurposing, providing training to
professionals, inventors, innovators, young microbiologists on COVID-19
technologists, policy makers and so on of diagnostics and developing drugs and
India on a single platform to pursue solutions vaccines. Many creative, low-cost and hi-
for challenges thrown by the COVID-19. tech innovative solutions and technologies
Government of India is taking all necessary have been developed and a number of
steps and launching various funding schemes projects are at research and validation stage.
to support R&D laboratories, private and
public research labs, universities and
educational institutes, students, startups,
SME’s, incubators, entrepreneurs,
businesses, industries to focus on the
development of COVID-19 solutions.
Government of India, through its various
ministries, departments, and funding
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Methodology:
The Drone is filled with the chemical solution Sanitization Process:
consisting of 1% Sodium Hypochlorite, Step 1: Turn on Transmittor
[NaOCl], the drones is then calibrated and set Step 2: Turn on Aircraft
ready to fly. Drones are then flown using a
remote-control device by the experienced Step 3: Verify established connection
Drone Pilots in the planned flight path, Step 4: Position antennas
simultaneously spraying the Sanitizer Step 5: Verify display panel
through its four Nozzles.After every flight Step 6:Calibrate Inertial Measurement Unit
(lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes) the Step 7: Calibrate Compass
Drones are called back for refilling the
Chemical and replacing the battery pack. The Step 8: Verify Battery and fuel level
Drones are then moved to the next location to Step 9: GPS access
resume the flying/spraying. The flight path of Step 10: Fill spray tank
the drones and the area covered are controlled Step 11: go spray
and recorded in a hand held device with GIS
maps on the backend which is plugged to the Results and discussion
remote controller. The vehicles used for
Drone Operations are fitted with GPS and The Characteristic of Disinfectant are as
GSM based wireless cameras using which the follows:
entire movement of Drones and their
operations are centrally monitored from the • Provide wide germicidal activity
Kashi. Integrated Command and Control but are corrosive.
Centre, now converted to COVID
• Limited activity when in the
presence of organic matter.

• Poor residual activity, low toxicity,

but may stain surfaces.

• Not effective as sporocidal

agents.

• Effective at low concentrations for

disinfecting clean, small objects.

The sanitized areas have been mentioned

below.

Figure 1. Drone operations in cities

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41B
12 Sector 40
26 .7
Table 1. Sanitized areas using drone in East 7
Chandigarh, Raipur & Bhopal 13 Dhan 22
S. Saniti Ar Sanit Ar Sanit Ar as-A .2
N zed ea ized ea ized ea 3
o Areas in Area in Area in 14 Dhan 18
in Ac s in Ac s in Ac as-B .7
Chan re Raip re Bho re 8
digarh ur pal
1 Malo 01 Mek 15 Peer 12
ya .2 hara .8 Gate 2. Chandigarh Sanitization Disinfectant Used:
Colon 3 Hosp 2 3
y –A ital • Disinfectant used per acre – 2.ltrs
2 Malo 10 Offic 15 Bho 6. o Total Disinfectant Used – 394 X 2 = 788 ltrs
ya .1 ers .3 pal 6
Colon 3 Colo 2 smar COVI-19 +VE Case on 19-04-2020 till 25-
y–B ny t city 04-2020
corp. Before Drone sanitization – 1118 Nos
Ltd
Buil COVI-19 +VE Case on 26-04-2020
ding After Drone sanitization – 1076 Nos
3 Sahib 46 Deve 19
zada .7 ndar .0
Ajit 2 Naga 2
Singh r
Nagar
4 Bair 10 Samt 29
Majra .6 a .4
2 Colo 0 Figure 2. Location - 1: Maloya Colony – A –
ny-A 01.23 Acres
5 Sector 01 Samt 12
45 – A .7 a .6
2 Colo 0
ny-B
6 Sector 01
45 – A .7
2
7 Mauli 75
Jagra .3
n 6
8 Vikas 37
Nagar .0
6 Figure 3. Location - 2: Maloya Colony – A –
9 Daria 37
.0 10.13 Acres
6
10 Buterl 15
a, .5
Sector 6
41B
11 Buterl 42
a, .2
Sector 5

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Figure 7. Location 6: Sector 45 – B – 01.72

Acres
Figure 4. Location – 3: Sahibzada Ajit Singh
Nagar - 46.70

Figure 8. Location 7: Mauli Jagran – 75.36

Acres

Figure 5. Location 4: Bair Majra – 10.62

Acres

Figure 9. Location 8: Vikas Nagar – 37.06

Acres
Figure 6. Location 5: Sector 45 – A – 01.72
Acres

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Figure 10. Location 9: Daria – 37.06 Acres

Figure 13. Location 12: Sector 26 East–
40.77 Acres

Figure 11. Location 10: Buterla, Sector 41B

– 15.56 Acres

Figure 14. Location 13: Dhanas – A – 22.23

Acres

Figure 12. Location 11: Badheri Sector 41 –

42.25 Acres

Figure 15. Location 14: Dhanas – B – 18.78

Acres

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Figure 19. Location 4: Samta Colony: A –

Figure 16. Location - 1: Mekahara Hospital,
29.40 Acres
Raipur - 15.82 Acres

Figure 20. B – 12.60 Acres

Figure 17. Location - 2: Officers Colony -
15.32 Acres

Table 4. Conditions during sanitization

operation
Bhop Cha Raipur
al ndig
arh

Temperatu 41 °C 35 40 °C
re °C

Humidity 11% 27% 19%

Wind 10Km 10K 20Km/h

Speed /h m/h
Figure 18. Location – 3: Devendar Nagar -
19.02 Acres Atmospher 1007 101 1009 Mb
ic Mb 1
Pressure Mb

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Sedimenta 76.31 76.3 76.31%

tion rate of % 1%
the
Disinfecta
nt
Diameter 10 to 10 10 to 15ft
of Spray 15ft to
15ft
Effectiven 30 ml 30 30 ml
ess ml
Measurem
Figure 21. Location 1: PreeGate –
ent Ratio
122.3Acres
Per.sqm of
our Total
Spraying
Disinfecta 10 X 10 X 10 X Lesser
nt using Lesse Less time
drone to r time er
Actual time
Disinfecta
nt
reaching
Ground
Effects of 1:10 1:10 1:10 Ratio
Different Ratio Rati Figure 22. Location 2: Bhopal Smart City
Dilution o Corp.Ltd, Building – 6.6Acres
ratios On
the
Effectiven
ess % Bhopal Sanitization Disinfectant
Ratio Used:
Effectiven 05 to 05 05 to 5.25% • Disinfectant used per acre – 2.ltrs
ess % 5.25 to o Total Disinfectant Used – 129 X 2 =
% 5.25 258.ltrs
%
COVID-19 +VE Case on 30-04-2020
Before Drone sanitization – 227 Nos

COVID-19 +VE Case on 31-04-2020

After Drone sanitization – 146 Nos
Based on Temperature, humidity & pressure
prevailed , 75-87% success rate was achieved
with a doubling time of 11 days.

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