Scientific Journal Problems of Emergency Situations — V. Tоmеnkо, A. Kovalov, R. Melnyk, O. Melnyk, М. Tоmеnkо. Development of uav complexes for inspection of damaged objects using computer graphics. P. 51-67

The article substantiates the concept of creating a modular unmanned aerial vehicle complex for remote inspection of damaged buildings and structures in the emergency zone. It is proposed to consider an unmanned aerial vehicle not only as a means of video reconnaissance, but also as a mo-bile platform for non-destructive testing, spatial modeling, gas monitoring, thermal imaging analysis and assessment of the risk of collapse of structural elements. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of such a complex is determined not by a separate sensor, but by the coordinated operation of onboard, ground and wearable modules that provide collection, transmission, processing and visuali-zation of diagnostic information. The complex includes an unmanned aerial vehicle with a static segmented protective shell, a laser scanner for building a three-dimensional model, a color video cam-era, a thermal imaging module, a gas analyzer with a remote gas intake, a short-range navigation and altitude stabilization module, an on-board computing and navigation module, a vibroacoustic module for monitoring the technical condition of structures, LED lighting, a ground communication repeater, and a rescuer's helmet with a navigation module. An integral hazard index of the structural zone is proposed, which takes into account geometric deformations, visual damage, thermal anomalies, vi-broacoustic activity, and gas hazard. The result of using the complex is the formation of a three-dimensional model of the damaged object, a gas map, a hazard map, and a safe rescuer's route. The practical value of the proposed approach is to reduce the time of primary reconnaissance, reduce the risk to personnel, increase the validity of the decisions of the emergency response manager and create an information basis for planning the sequence of clearing the rubble. This approach increases the efficiency and safety of rescue operations.

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Received by the editorial board: 10.03.2026

Accepted for publication: 13.04.2026

Date of publication (release): 30.05.2026