Smart Drone-Based Disaster Management System

Abstract: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides often lead to the collapse of conventional communication infrastructure, which will make rescue operations difficult and delay emergency response. This project will present the development of a Drone-Based No Internet Communication Network using ESP32 and GPS modules. The system will integrate a NEO-6M GPS module to obtain real-time location coordinates and an ESP32 microcontroller to create a Wi-Fi hotspot, enabling victims to connect and send SOS Each SOS message will be automatically tagged with the sender’s GPS location and will be transmitted to a base station through ESP-NOW or mesh networking. By deploying the system on a lightweight drone powered by a portable battery, communication coverage will be quickly established in disaster-affected areas. The proposed system will be cost-effective, portable, and scalable, providing a practical solution to ensure timely rescue operations, reduce response delays, and enhance disaster management efficiency.