Airborne speed detection system for land vehicles using drone-mounted radar
A drone-mounted radar system with integrated camera and secure communication enhances road safety by enabling real-time vehicle speed measurement and data correlation, addressing the need for improved road traffic control in high-risk areas.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- BE · BE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing road traffic control systems lack a discreet, mobile, and rapidly deployable method for remotely measuring vehicle speeds, particularly in high-risk accident areas, necessitating improved road safety measures.
A drone-mounted millimeter-wave Doppler radar system integrated with a high-definition camera for vehicle speed detection, featuring secure communication, onboard or remote data processing, and geolocation capabilities, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Provides a discreet, mobile, and efficient system for real-time vehicle speed measurement and data correlation, enhancing road safety by generating digital evidence and supporting safety campaigns.
Description
1. STRUCTURE OF THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1. Title of the Invention 2. Technical Field of the Invention 3. Summary of the Invention (Proposed Solution) 4. Detailed Description of the Invention 5. CLAIMS 6. Conclusion 7. Abbreviation 1. Title of the Invention 10. Airport Speed Detection System for Land Vehicles Using a Drone-Mounted Radar 2. Technical Field of the Invention Road surveillance, public safety, radar systems, drones (UAVs), mobile speed control. The invention relates to a vehicle speed control system using mobile radar mounted on a multirotor drone, coupled with a Doppler radar or equivalent. The drone also integrates a high-definition thermal and optical camera for visual identification and contextual acquisition. The radar is adapted for detecting the speed of moving vehicles from a flying platform. Radar data processing, including the calculation of instantaneous speed, angle of movement, distance and direction of the vehicle, is carried out on board or remotely via a secure 20 data link.OBJECTIVE: To improve road traffic control in high-risk accident areas by providing a discreet, mobile, and rapidly deployable system for remotely measuring vehicle speeds. MAIN FEATURES OF THE INVENTION: 25- Integration of a mobile millimeter-wave Doppler radar, primarily of drone type (multirotor, fixed-wing, hybrid). - Anti-vibration mount and dynamic balancing for in-flight compatibility. - Secure communication system (RTK, 4G / 5G, or proprietary encrypted network). - Radar pairing with a camera for visual contextualization. - Onboard or remote processing algorithms for speed analysis. 30- GNSS / RTK geolocation and time synchronization capabilities to validate measurements. -Compliance with European data protection regulations (GDPR) and Belgian digital evidence standards is planned. OBJECTIVES: Speed control in all high-risk areas (schools, accident-prone areas). 35. Strengthening of road safety campaigns. 3.Summary of the Invention: The RADARDRONE invention consists of: - a flying platform; - a millimeter-wave radar adapted for processing the speeds of moving vehicles; - a self-contained stabilization and power supply system; - a secure communications module (4G / 5G / 6G, fiber optics or direct link); - local or remote data processing software; - an onboard camera for image / speed correlation. The drone can be stationary or mobile. It can transmit real-time speed data and correlate it with time-stamped images, to allow processing by police or road safety authorities. 4. Detailed description of the invention The radar unit is securely fixed to the chassis stabilized at the center of gravity of the drone. A dedicated power supply ensures its autonomy and compatibility with the specific consumption requirements. The radar is oriented at a defined angle towards the ground (20° to 45°) allowing sufficient longitudinal coverage of a road or highway.The measured data includes: instantaneous speed, direction of travel, multi-target detection, and distance and angle of the target. The data is transmitted to a control station or remote server with secure storage. Software processing may include speeding analysis, vehicle counting, or the generation of digital evidence. The system can operate in real time or with a time delay, via post-theft recovery. BE2025 / 0054.