Available for Deployment
Product Code: RBX-SAR-H6
Rev 1.2 · 2026

Autonomous Aerial
Search & Rescue
System.

The RBX-SAR-H6 is a field-tested autonomous hexacopter built for Search & Rescue operations. It detects humans using onboard Edge AI, executes autonomous area sweeps, and delivers payloads all without internet, all without a skilled pilot.

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RBX-SAR-H6 Hexacopter
2.67kg
All-Up Weight
500g
Payload Capacity
~15min
Flight Endurance
15+fps
AI Inference Speed
Pixhawk 2.4.8 Raspberry Pi 5 YOLOv8 Nano · Person Detection ROS 2 Humble MAVLink v2 ArduCopter 4.x ESP32-CAM React 18 GCS F550 Hexaframe 4S 5000mAh LiPo pymavlink Offline-First Operation Autonomous Waypoints GPS-Guided RTL
Why This Exists

Pakistan Floods.
Manual Response Isn't Enough.

Pakistan is among the most flood-affected countries in the world. Current emergency response is stretched thin, dependent on manual operators, stable communication links, and roads that floods destroy first.

Slow Coverage

Ground teams take hours to cover terrain an aerial platform sweeps in minutes, in conditions too dangerous to enter on foot.

Operator Fatigue

Manually piloted drones demand skilled pilots who fatigue over extended missions, causing inconsistency precisely when focus matters most.

No Infrastructure

Disaster zones have no internet, no roads, no cloud. Systems that depend on connectivity fail at exactly the moment they are needed.

The Solution

Autonomous Sweeps.
No Pilot Required.

The RBX-SAR-H6 uses a three-node distributed computing architecture: a browser-based Ground Control Station sends mission commands, a Raspberry Pi 5 runs the AI detection pipeline and relays decisions via MAVLink, and a Pixhawk flight controller executes precise autonomous flight. Every node communicates in real time over a local WiFi link , no internet, no cloud.

Automated lawnmower sweep patterns , set the area, the drone does the rest
YOLOv8 detects humans in real time directly on the drone , no cloud needed
GPS coordinates of detections logged on the GCS map automatically
500g payload delivered to confirmed survivor coordinates on command
Pixhawk failsafe: auto Return-to-Launch on low battery or signal loss
RBX-SAR GCS Interface
Custom GCS Interface , available on request
Hardware Architecture

Three Computing Nodes.
One Unified System.

Unlike traditional drones controlled by a single flight controller, the RBX-SAR-H6 distributes intelligence across three nodes that communicate in real time.

Node 01

Ground Control Station

The operator's command hub. Runs entirely in a browser , no app installation. Connects over a local WiFi hotspot. Displays live telemetry, camera feed, detection markers, and flight mode. Issues mission commands to the rest of the system.

FrontendReact 18 + TypeScript
BackendFlask · Python
MapsReact Leaflet
LinkLocal WiFi Hotspot
InternetNot Required
Node 02

Companion Computer

A Raspberry Pi 5 , palm-sized, yet powerful enough to run YOLOv8 at 15+ FPS entirely on-device. It receives commands from the GCS, runs the detection pipeline, and translates mission decisions into MAVLink commands sent directly to the Pixhawk.

HardwareRaspberry Pi 5
AI ModelYOLOv8 Nano
MiddlewareROS 2 Humble
CameraESP32-CAM
FC Linkpymavlink · UART
Node 03

Flight Controller

The Pixhawk 2.4.8 running ArduCopter handles all low-level flight , motor mixing, stabilisation, GPS navigation, and failsafe. If battery drops critically or signal is lost, it autonomously triggers Return-to-Launch via GPS without any operator input.

ControllerPixhawk 2.4.8
FirmwareArduCopter 4.x
ProtocolMAVLink v2
GPSM8N Module
FailsafeAuto RTL
Flight Modes & Safety
RTL
Return to Launch

Automatically lands at the exact takeoff point using GPS. Triggers on signal loss or critically low battery.

ALTHOLD
Altitude Hold

Maintains a fixed altitude against external forces , ideal during search sweeps over uneven terrain.

LOITER
Loiter

Holds position against wind , useful when hovering over a detection point before payload deployment.

GUIDED
Guided Mode

The primary autonomous mode. The Raspberry Pi sends real-time waypoints via MAVLink during missions.

POSHOLD
Position Hold

Locks both altitude and GPS position simultaneously , maximum precision hovering in degraded conditions.

AUTOTUNE
AutoTune

Self-calibrates PID flight parameters by sampling real environmental data , ensures stable flight in new conditions.

Component Overview & Weight

Key Components

FrameF550 Hex · 478g
Motors × 61000KV BLDC · 312g total
ESCs × 640A · 210g total
Battery4S 5000mAh · 530g
Flight ControllerPixhawk 2.4.8 · 83g
Companion ComputerRaspberry Pi 5 · 46g
GPS ModuleM8N · 35g
CameraESP32-CAM · 10g
Payload ServoMG996R · 55g
Dry Weight (no payload)
2.17kg

Sum of all components per manufacturer spec sheets

All-Up Weight (AUW with payload)
2.67kg

2,170g dry + 500g minimum SAR payload

Future Scaling

This platform establishes the foundational framework for higher-capability variants: Nvidia Jetson Orin for faster inference, thermal imaging, swarm coordination, custom 3D-printed frames, and low-noise propellers.

Custom Ground Control Station
Available on Request · Paid License

A GCS Built for
Field Conditions.

The custom GCS runs in any browser connected to the drone's local WiFi hotspot , no installation, no internet. It gives the operator full situational awareness: live camera feed with AI detection overlay, real-time telemetry, interactive map, and one-tap mission controls.

Live camera feed with YOLOv8 bounding-box overlay
Interactive map with drone position, detection pins, and flight path
Arm, Takeoff, Land Now, RTL, and Deploy Kit controls
Real-time telemetry: altitude, battery, CPU load, temperature, flight mode
One-click Auto Search Pattern , no manual waypoint planning
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Custom GCS Interface

Actual GCS running live during field test at IUB campus

Hardware + Software · Field-Tested · 2026

Ready to Deploy.

The RBX-SAR-H6 is available as a complete hardware solution, a software-only license for existing UAV platforms, or a custom-configured variant. Get in touch to discuss your operational requirements.

Full Hardware

Complete assembled platform , airframe, avionics, GCS software. Ready to fly.

Software License

GCS + AI pipeline licensed for integration into your existing drone platform.

Custom Build

Custom detection models, payload systems, or comms protocols for your use case.

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Built by Published researchers · Registered under IPO Pakistan