Date of Publication

4-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management

Subject Categories

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Manufacturing Engineering and Management

Thesis Advisor

Dr. Renann G. Baldovino

Defense Panel Chair

Dr. Robert Kerwin C. Billiones

Defense Panel Member

Engr. Immanuel Jose C. Valencia
Dr. Allysa Kate M. Brillantes

Abstract (English)

Natural disasters pose severe threats globally, with the Philippines, among the most disaster-prone countries, facing recurring challenges due to its geographical location and annual tropical storms. In 2019, over four million people were displaced by natural disasters, accentuating the urgency for effective disaster response strategies. Compounded by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's vulnerability intensifies. In scenarios like typhoons and earthquakes, damaged infrastructure obstructs roads, hindering emergency responders' access. To address this, engineers explore technologies such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance. UAVs offer cost-effectiveness, mobility, and disposability, aiding in critical tasks like emergency aerial surveillance and response in unfamiliar post-disaster environments. However, UAV utilization in the Philippines for disaster response remains limited, primarily focusing on agricultural assessments or costly thermal camera UAVs for search and rescue. Leveraging UAVs equipped with regular RGB cameras presents an opportunity for people detection, especially in urban post-disaster settings like floods and earthquakes. This study addresses this gap by developing PALASO, a hybrid VTOL UAV, specifically a Quadrotor Biplane capable of flying and gliding Post-Disaster Reconnaissance missions. Objectives include designing and fabricating a Fixed-wing hybrid VTOL drone, integrating human detection into aerial footage, quantifying people at a given point of interest, and creating a user interface for end users. Through innovative UAV technology, this research aims to enhance disaster response capabilities, improving access to disaster-stricken areas and facilitating informed decision-making during rescue missions.

Abstract Format

html

Abstract (Filipino)

None

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Drone aircraft

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