Drone control apparatus for cargo-weight expansion using plurality of connected drones

The drone control device synchronizes multiple drone controllers to enhance payload capacity and operational efficiency by controlling multiple drones as a single unit, addressing structural and operational limitations in existing systems.

WO2026111501A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-05-28PACIFIC DODO CO
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Application Number
PCT/KR2025/019469
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WO · WO
Patent Type
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Priority Date
2024-11-25
Filing Date
2025-11-21
Publication Date
2026-05-28

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Abstract

A drone control apparatus for cargo-weight expansion using a plurality of connected drones, of the present invention, comprises a controller synchronization unit, which synchronizes a plurality of individual controller sticks for controlling the respective drones, thereby enabling the plurality of drones to be integrally controlled with one from among a plurality of individual controllers.
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Description

Cargo-extending drone control device connecting multiple drones

[0001] The present invention relates to a drone control device capable of connecting multiple drones and controlling them with a single controller.

[0002] With the continuous growth of e-commerce and mobile markets driven by the proliferation of the Internet and smartphones, the logistics industry is also undergoing significant changes. These changes have led to a rapid increase in logistics demand and transport volume, necessitating innovation in logistics equipment to handle this efficiently.

[0003] In particular, as transactions between consumers and businesses surge due to the 활성화 (revitalization) of e-commerce, logistics demand and transportation volumes are increasing rapidly. Under these circumstances, it has emerged as an essential task for transportation companies to quickly process these surging volumes while simultaneously establishing efficient transportation infrastructure to secure a competitive edge.

[0004] However, existing road-based transportation systems are facing limitations in efficiency due to road congestion and limited infrastructure. With the rapid increase in the number of vehicles and the increasing frequency of traffic jams, it is becoming difficult to meet the demands for speed and efficiency in logistics services. Consequently, relying solely on conventional road transport is struggling to handle the growing demand for logistics, leading to the emergence of a need for alternative modes of transportation to overcome these limitations.

[0005] Recently, the use of unmanned multicopters (drones) has been attracting attention as a solution to these problems. Drones can operate 24 hours a day due to their low operating costs and the absence of labor expenses, and they possess the potential to enhance the efficiency of logistics equipment through aerial transportation that bypasses land routes. The advancement of drone technology is expanding its potential applications across various industrial sectors, and in the logistics industry in particular, it is being evaluated as an innovative alternative capable of overcoming the fundamental limitations of road-based transportation systems.

[0006] However, despite the various advantages of drone-based transportation, there are still technical challenges that need to be addressed. Among these, one of the biggest limiting factors is the issue of increasing the drone's payload capacity. The payload weight of a drone is significantly influenced by the drone's size, design, motor output, and battery capacity.

[0007] The maximum lifting capacity of a drone is determined by its motor output and propeller size. This limits the ability to transport heavy or large cargo, and as weight increases, battery consumption rises rapidly, potentially reducing flight time. Furthermore, the drone's size and design restrict the volume of cargo it can transport. Due to the structural characteristics of drones, there is a problem in transporting excessively large cargo.

[0008]

[0009] Meanwhile, 1:1 binding between the controller and the drone is crucial to ensure stable and safe control of the drone. This method plays a vital role in securing the accuracy of control commands and the stability of the drone. For example, the reasons why 1:n binding (a method of controlling multiple drones with a single controller) is difficult to apply to common commercial drone devices and should not be implemented are as follows.

[0010] First is the problem of signal interference and crosstalk.

[0011] 1:1 binding establishes a dedicated communication link between the controller and the drone, ensuring clear and stable signal transmission without interference from other signals.

[0012] On the other hand, in 1:n binding, signals sent from the controller are transmitted to multiple drones simultaneously, so interference may occur as individual drones interpret the signals. This increases the likelihood that each drone will malfunction depending on the controller's input.

[0013] Second is the issue of communication delay and data processing.

[0014] When multiple drones receive signals simultaneously from a single controller, signal delays may occur due to communication overload. In 1:n binding, if such signal delays accumulate, the drones' position and speed are not reflected in real time, resulting in control delays.

[0015] Control delay interferes with the drone's immediate response, increasing the likelihood that the drone will move differently from the operator's intention, and can lead to unstable situations because each drone has different processing speeds and communication statuses, even if multiple drones receive the same signal.

[0016] For this reason, controlling multiple drones required a separate controller for each drone. Consequently, in situations where multiple drones must be operated simultaneously, a large number of operators are required to match the number of controllers, presenting limitations in terms of operational efficiency and cost.

[0017] For example, if multiple drones cooperate to transport a single heavy cargo, each drone requires a separate controller, which can lead to synchronization issues between them. Since it is difficult for multiple operators to maintain unified movements at the same time, discrepancies or control errors between drones can occur frequently. This prevents the drones from flying along the same path and at the same speed, causing flight instability and potentially threatening the safety of the cargo transport operation.

[0018] Furthermore, since each operator controls an individual drone, inefficient communication occurs due to spatial constraints regarding the drones' locations and delays in control signals. As the status of each drone is not shared among operators in real time, positional discrepancies between drones may occur because they fail to adapt to rapidly changing flight environments.

[0019] Consequently, in conventional drone control methods, a 1:1 binding method between the controller and the drone was essential for tasks requiring the simultaneous operation of multiple drones. This resulted in the need for multiple operators, which reduced work efficiency and made it practically difficult to transport cargo using multiple drones.

[0020] The objective of the present invention, devised to solve the problems described above, is to provide a cargo-weight expanding drone control device that connects multiple drones and facilitates cargo transport by increasing the cargo weight that can be transported by multiple drones through a single controller by synchronizing multiple drone controllers so that multiple drones are controlled as a single unit.

[0021] According to the cargo-weight-expanding drone control device of the present invention for achieving the above-described purpose, it includes a control unit that synchronizes control sticks of multiple individual controllers each controlling a plurality of drones, thereby enabling the multiple drones to be controlled as a whole by any one of the multiple individual controllers.

[0022] Additionally, the above-mentioned control motor operation unit includes a support, a first movement unit provided on the upper part of the support and capable of reciprocating in a first direction, a second movement unit provided on the upper part of the first movement unit and capable of reciprocating in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a connecting unit connecting the control stick of the individual control unit.

[0023] Additionally, the first moving part includes a first fixed plate provided on the support, a first bearing provided on the first fixed plate, and a first sliding part provided on the upper part of the first bearing and capable of sliding in a first direction.

[0024] In addition, the first fixed plate, the first bearing, and the first sliding part are provided in two or more directions in the first direction, and the first moving part further includes a first connecting bar connecting the two or more first sliding parts, and the second moving part includes a second fixed plate provided on the upper part of the first connecting bar, a second bearing provided on the second fixed plate, and a second sliding part provided on the upper part of the second bearing and capable of sliding in the second direction.

[0025] Additionally, the connecting portion is coupled to the upper part of the second moving portion and is movable as a whole, and includes a second connecting bar having a synchronization stick formed thereon and a stick connecting bar formed on the second connecting bar and connected to the control sticks of a plurality of individually arranged controllers.

[0026] Additionally, the invention further comprises a connector connecting the drones to each other; and a common skid provided on the drones; wherein the connector is provided on the individual skid or body of the drones so that a plurality of drones are connected to each other, and the common skid is provided on the individual skid or body of the drones so that it can land on the ground and load cargo.

[0027] In addition, the above connector includes a vertical connecting bar connecting the bodies of the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction, and the common skid is characterized by being provided on the individual skid of the lower drone among the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction.

[0028] Additionally, the connector includes a vertical connecting bar connecting the bodies of the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction and a horizontal connecting bar connecting the individual skids of the lower drones among the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction.

[0029] In addition, the connector includes a horizontal connecting bar that connects individual skids of the drone arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0030] In addition, the common skid is characterized by being provided on the horizontal connecting bar.

[0031] In addition, the horizontal connecting bar is characterized by connecting individual skids of the drone arranged in a circular pattern on the same plane.

[0032] In addition, the drone is characterized in that a first coupling part is formed on the individual skid or body such that the connector is detachably provided therein, and the connector has second coupling parts formed on both sides detachably on the first coupling part, and a third coupling part formed on the upper part of the common skid so that it is detachably attached, and the loading capacity can be adjusted by adjusting the connector according to the number of drones.

[0033] In addition, the common skid is characterized by being formed with different sizes depending on the load capacity that changes according to the number of drones.

[0034] Additionally, the plurality of individual controllers includes one main controller and the remaining auxiliary controllers excluding the one main controller, and further comprises: a sensor module provided in the main controller to convert the movement of the control stick of the main controller into a digital signal; a first communication module connected wired or wirelessly to the main boards of the main controller and auxiliary controllers and transmitting the digital signal converted by the sensor module to the main controller and auxiliary controllers connected to each other by the main boards; and a second communication module provided in the main controller and auxiliary controllers to receive the digital signal and transmit the received digital signal to a drone bound to the main controller and auxiliary controller, respectively.

[0035] The effect of the present invention as described above is to provide a cargo weight expansion type drone control device connecting multiple drones, which can facilitate cargo transport by increasing the cargo weight that can be transported by multiple drones by synchronizing multiple drone controllers so that multiple drones are controlled as a single unit through one controller.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a photograph showing a cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the control motor unit shown in Figure 1.

[0038] Figures 3 to 6 are exploded views showing the control unit.

[0039] Figures 7 and 8 are perspective views showing the control unit.

[0040] FIGS. 9 to 14 are exemplary diagrams showing the drone arrangement and connection structure of a cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0042] 100 : Control motor activator 110 : Support

[0043] 120: First movable part 121: First fixed plate

[0044] 122: 1st bearing section 123: 1st sliding section

[0045] 124 : 1st fixed groove 125 : 1st sliding groove

[0046] 126 : 1st connecting bar 130 : 2nd moving part

[0047] 131: Second fixed plate 132: Second bearing part

[0048] 133 : Second sliding part 134 : Second fixing groove

[0049] 135 : Second sliding groove 140 : Connection part

[0050] 141 : Synchronization Stick 142 : Second Connection Bar

[0051] 143 : Stick connecting bar 144 : First insertion hole

[0052] 145 : Second insertion hole 210 : Vertical connecting bar

[0053] 220 : Horizontal connecting bar 300 : Common skid

[0054] 400 : Drone 410 : Body

[0055] 500 : Individual controller 510 : Main controller

[0056] 520 : Auxiliary Controller 530 : Control Stick

[0057] 531 : 1st Stick 532 : 2nd Stick

[0058] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0059] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings for explaining a cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 1, a control device for a cargo-weight-expanding drone (400) connecting a plurality of drones (400) according to the present invention includes a control motorizing unit (100).

[0061] The control unit (100) can synchronize the control sticks (530) of the multiple individual controllers (500) that control each of the multiple drones (400), thereby enabling the multiple drones (400) to be controlled as a single unit by any one of the multiple individual controllers (500).

[0062] The control unit (100) may include a support (110), a first moving part (120), a second moving part (130), and a connecting part (140).

[0063] And, the control unit (100) is configured so that a plurality of individual controllers (500) can be connected and controlled such that the first stick (531) can be synchronized with each other only by the first stick (531) and the second stick (532) can be synchronized with each other only by the second stick (532).

[0064] First, the support member (110) is provided on the ground. At this time, the support member (110) is coupled to the first fixed plate (121) of the first moving part (120) to be described later, and the first fixed plate (121) can be spaced apart from the ground at a certain distance.

[0065] In addition, the support members (110) may be provided in multiple numbers as they correspond to the first fixed plate (121). At this time, multiple individual controllers (500) may be arranged and provided between each support member (110). For example, as shown in FIG. 1, two individual controllers (500) may be arranged between the support members (110). Additionally, the individual controllers (500) may be further provided in a straight line, and the control stick (530) of the individual controller (500) can be controlled as a single unit.

[0066] Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1, the support member (110) is provided for every two individual controllers (500), and the first moving part (120) can also be provided repeatedly for every two individual controllers (500). Here, the individual controllers (500) are not limited to two units and can be provided with two or more units.

[0067] Accordingly, the first connecting bar (126) of the first moving part (120), which is repeated every two units, may be formed integrally, and the first connecting bar (126) may be connected and joined to each other.

[0068] Meanwhile, the support (110) may be fixed to the ground, but the control unit (100) may further include a horizontal plate on which a plurality of support (110) and individual control units (500) can be provided on a horizontal surface.

[0069] The first moving part (120) is provided on the upper part of the support (110) and is capable of moving back and forth in the first direction.

[0070] That is, the first moving part (120) may include a first fixed plate (121) provided on the support (110), a first bearing provided on the first fixed plate (121), and a first sliding part (123) provided on the upper part of the first bearing and capable of sliding in a first direction.

[0071] At this time, a first fixing groove (124) may be formed on the upper part of the first fixing plate (121) so that the first bearing can roll in place. Also, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the first bearing may be provided in four numbers, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 4 and 7, the first sliding part (123) has a first sliding groove (125) formed therein so that it can move by means of a first bearing that rolls and is provided in a first fixed groove (124) on the lower side.

[0073] In addition, the first fixed plate (121), the second bearing, and the first sliding part (123) are provided in two or more directions, and the first fixed plate (121) is fixedly coupled to the support (110).

[0074] Here, the first moving part (120) may further include a first connecting bar (126) connecting two or more first sliding parts (123).

[0075] The longitudinal direction of the first connecting bar (126) is the same as the first direction. That is, moving in the first direction means not moving in only one direction, but moving back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the first connecting bar (126).

[0076] Accordingly, a plurality of first sliding parts (123) slide as a whole in the first direction by the movement of the first connecting bar (126), and can slide in a reciprocating motion.

[0077] The second moving part (130) is provided on the upper part of the first moving part (120) and is capable of reciprocating in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0078] The second moving part (130) may include a second fixed plate (131) provided on the upper part of the first connecting bar (126), a second bearing provided on the second fixed plate (131), and a second sliding part (133) provided on the upper part of the second bearing and capable of sliding in a second direction.

[0079] At this time, a second fixing groove (134) may be formed on the upper part of the second fixing plate (131) so that the second bearing can roll in place. Also, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 4 and FIGS. 6, the second bearing may be provided in four, but is not limited thereto.

[0080] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 8, the second sliding part (133) has a second sliding groove (135) formed so as to be movable by a second bearing that rolls and is provided in a second fixed groove (134) on the lower side.

[0081] Here, the second fixed plate (131) may be provided in multiple numbers on the first connecting bar (126). For example, as shown in FIG. 1, if two individual controller (500) control sticks (530) are synchronized with one second moving part (130), another second moving part (130) provided on the first connecting bar (126) can synchronize two other individual controller (500) control sticks (530). That is, a total of four individual controller (500) control sticks (530) can be synchronized.

[0082] The connecting part (140) can connect the control stick (530) of the individual controller (500).

[0083] That is, the connecting part (140) may include a second connecting bar (142) formed with a synchronization stick (141) and connected to the upper part of the second moving part (130) so as to be movable as a whole, and a stick connecting bar (143) formed on the second connecting bar (142) and connected to the control stick (530) of a plurality of individual controllers (500).

[0084] At this time, the stick connecting bar (143) may be provided to correspond to the control sticks of the multiple individual controllers (500), but is not limited thereto.

[0085] Here, the synchronization stick (141) is formed protruding from the upper part of the second sliding bar, and the second connecting bar (142) may have a first insertion hole (144) into which the synchronization stick (141) is inserted and fixed.

[0086] And, the stick connecting bar (143) may have a second insertion hole (145) into which the control stick (530) is inserted.

[0087] At this time, it is preferable that the control stick (530) for each individual controller (500) inserted into the second insertion hole (145) be positioned at the same location. For example, if the control stick (530) is positioned at the center of the second insertion hole (145) and the other control stick (530) is positioned eccentrically, the two synchronized control sticks (530) may move in different directions when the synchronization stick (141) is moved.

[0088]

[0089] Meanwhile, a plurality of individual controllers (500) may include one main controller (510) and the remaining auxiliary controllers (520), excluding one main controller (510).

[0090] A cargo-weight-expanding drone control device connecting multiple drones according to the present invention may include a sensor module equipped in a main controller (510) capable of detecting movement of the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) in real time and converting the detected signal into a digital signal; a first communication module connected by wire or wirelessly to the main board of the main controller (510) and the auxiliary controller (520) and transmitting the digital signal converted by the sensor module to the main controller (510) and the auxiliary controller (520) connected to each other by the main board; and a second communication module equipped in the main controller (510) and the auxiliary controller (520) and receiving the digital signal and transmitting the received digital signal to a drone (400) that is respectively bound to the main controller (510) and the auxiliary controller (520).

[0091] That is, each controller (500) is connected to a first communication module, enabling communication of digital signals. Additionally, each drone (400) bound to each controller (500) communicates through a second communication module. At this time, the main controller (510) transmits the converted digital signal to the drone (400) via the second communication module, and the auxiliary controllers (520) transmit the received digital signal to the drone (400) via the second communication module.

[0092] At this time, the sensor module can convert information including the movement, angle, rotation, etc. of the control stick (530) into a digital signal.

[0093] Accordingly, the digital signal is data regarding how much the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) has moved in which direction.

[0094]

[0095] Here, the cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones according to the present invention may further include a sensor module, a third communication module, a fourth communication module, and a drive module. This is to further synchronize individual controllers.

[0096] The sensor module is provided in the main controller (510) to detect movement of the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) in real time and can convert the detected signal into a digital signal.

[0097] At this time, the sensor module can convert information including the movement, angle, rotation, etc. of the control stick (530) into a digital signal.

[0098] Accordingly, the digital signal is data regarding how much the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) has moved in which direction.

[0099] The third communication module can transmit the digital signal converted by the sensor module to the auxiliary controller (520). For example, the third communication module may be composed of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] The fourth communication module is equipped in the auxiliary controller (520) and receives a digital signal.

[0101] That is, through the third communication module and the fourth communication module, the state of the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) can be shared with the auxiliary controller (520).

[0102] The driving module is provided on the control stick (530) of the auxiliary controller (520) and can control the control stick (530) of the auxiliary controller (520) according to the digital signal received by the fourth communication module.

[0103] Here, the drive module is composed of a servo motor or an actuator and moves the control stick (530) of the auxiliary controller (520) to the same position and angle as the main controller (510) based on the received digital signal. As a result, the movement of the control stick (530) generated in the main controller is moved in the same way in the auxiliary controller.

[0104] That is, when the control stick (530) of the main controller (510) moves, the control stick (530) of the auxiliary controller (520) also moves in the same way, so that multiple drones (400) can be controlled as a single unit by the main controller (510).

[0105] Since multiple drones (400) are controlled as a single unit by the main controller (510), the transport capacity of each drone (400) can be added to improve the transport capacity.

[0106] For example, one drone (400) can transport a 50kg load. That is, the drone (400) has a design and driving capability to stably lift and transport a 50kg load.

[0107] Here, individual controllers (500) are each synchronized by the controller operation unit (100) mechanically or electronically. That is, in a situation where a specific cargo needs to be transported, if a cargo of 280 kg needs to be moved, since a single drone (400) cannot lift a weight of more than 50 kg, multiple drones (400) are required to transport a heavier cargo.

[0108] Therefore, six drones (400) can be used in synchronization, and the six drones (400) are controlled by a single main controller (510). Since each drone (400) moves as a unit upon receiving the same command, it operates as if it were one large drone (400). Since these synchronized drones (400) each carry 50 kg of cargo, using six of them together allows for the stable transport of a maximum total cargo of 300 kg.

[0109] That is, each drone (400) by means of the control motor unit (100) can be made to move in the same speed and direction without moving in different directions or operating unstably.

[0110] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 9, the auxiliary controller (520) may not be equipped with a control stick (530). That is, the main controller (510) and the auxiliary controller (520) are each bound to a drone (400). In this case, the auxiliary controller (520) is not equipped with a control stick (530), and receives the digital signal, i.e., the control signal of the control stick (530) of the main controller (510), via wired or wireless connection to the main board and transmits it via RF to the receiver of the already bound drone (400).

[0111] Additionally, the fourth communication module is provided in the auxiliary controller (520) to receive a digital signal and immediately transmit the received digital signal to the drone (400) bound to the auxiliary controller (520). In other words, the digital signal can be transmitted to the bound drone (400) without controlling the control stick (530) of the auxiliary controller, so that all drones (400) can move as a single unit. At this time, since the signal can be transmitted immediately to the bound drone (400) without movement of the control stick of the auxiliary controller (520), the delay phenomenon in the transmission and reception of the digital signal can be minimized.

[0112] And, the drone (400) bound to the auxiliary controller (520) can fly by receiving a digital signal from the FC (Flight Controller).

[0113]

[0114] The connector can connect the drones (400) to each other.

[0115] Here, since the connector connects the drones (400) to each other, and since multiple drones (400) must move in the same direction, it is preferable to connect the drones (400) already equipped in the same direction as in FIG. 13, but is not limited thereto.

[0116] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 10 to 14, the connector is provided on the individual skid (420) or body (410) of the drone (400), so that a plurality of drones (400) can be connected to each other.

[0117] The common skid (300) is provided on the drone (400).

[0118] That is, the common skid (300) is provided on the individual skid (420) or body (410) of the drone (400) as shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, so that it can land on the ground and load cargo.

[0119]

[0120] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 10, the connector may include a vertical connecting bar (210) that connects the body (410) of the drone (400) arranged in an up-and-down direction.

[0121] At this time, the common skid (300) may be provided on the individual skid (420) of the lower drone (400) among the drones (400) arranged in the vertical direction.

[0122] In addition, the connector may further include a horizontal connecting bar (220) that connects the individual skids (420) of the lower drones (400) among the drones (400) arranged in an up-and-down direction, with reference to FIG. 11.

[0123] At this time, a vertical connecting bar (210) can be connected to the individual skid (420) of the upper drone (400) arranged in the vertical direction in Fig. 11 and the body (410) of the lower drone (400).

[0124] That is, the vertical connecting bar (210) can connect the bodies (410) to each other, and the individual skid (420) and the body (410).

[0125] Referring to FIG. 12, the connector may further include a horizontal connecting bar (220) connecting individual skids (420) of the drones (400) arranged horizontally.

[0126] At this time, the common skid (300) is provided on the horizontal connecting bar (220).

[0127] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the horizontal connecting bar (220) can connect individual skids (420) of drones (400) arranged in a circular pattern on the same plane.

[0128] At this time, another drone (400) is arranged in the vertical direction of the circularly arranged drone (400) and can be connected by a vertical connecting bar (210).

[0129] In this drone (400), a first coupling part may be formed in which a connector is detachably provided on an individual skid (420) or body (410).

[0130] Additionally, the connector may have second connecting parts formed on both sides so as to be detachably attached to the first connecting part. That is, second connecting parts may be formed on the vertical connecting bar (210) and the horizontal connecting bar (220).

[0131] Additionally, the connector may have a third connecting part formed so that the upper part of the common skid (300) is detachably connected.

[0132] At this time, the common skid (300) may have a fourth connecting part formed therein that is detachable from the first connecting part or the third connecting part.

[0133] Here, the first to fourth connecting parts are preferably a connecting structure capable of connecting and disconnecting from each other, but are not limited thereto.

[0134] In addition, the weight of transportable cargo can be adjusted by adjusting the connector according to the number of drones (400).

[0135] And, the common skid (300) can be formed with different sizes depending on the transportable cargo weight, which changes according to the number of drones (400).

[0136] Accordingly, by adjusting the number and arrangement of the drones (400), the weight of the cargo that can be transported can be adjusted, and stable landing and flight can be achieved.

[0137] A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the order of operation of the configurations described above does not necessarily need to be performed in a chronological order, and it is understood that even if the order of execution of each configuration and step is changed, such a process may fall within the scope of the present invention as long as it satisfies the essence of the present invention.

Claims

1. A controller synchronous unit that synchronizes multiple individual controller control sticks, each controlling a multiple drone, to enable the multiple drones to be controlled as a single unit using any one of the multiple individual controllers; and The above-mentioned control motorizing unit is, Supports and, A first moving part provided on the upper part of the above support and capable of reciprocating in a first direction, and A second moving part provided on the upper part of the first moving part and capable of reciprocating in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and A cargo-weight expandable drone control device comprising a plurality of drones connected to each other, including a connecting part for connecting the control sticks of the individual controllers.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first moving part is, A first fixing plate provided on the above support, and A first bearing provided on the first fixed plate, and A cargo-weight expanding drone control device comprising a plurality of drones connected to each other, including a first sliding part provided on the upper part of the first bearing and capable of sliding in a first direction.

3. In Paragraph 2, The first fixed plate, the first bearing, and the first sliding part are provided in two or more ways in the first direction, and The above-mentioned first moving part is, It further includes a first connecting bar connecting two or more first sliding parts, and The above second moving part is, A second fixing plate provided on the upper part of the first connecting bar, and A second bearing provided on the second fixed plate, and A cargo-weight expanding drone control device connecting a plurality of drones, comprising a second sliding part provided on the upper part of the second bearing and capable of sliding in a second direction.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above connecting part is, A second connecting bar coupled to the upper part of the second moving part and capable of moving as a whole, and having a synchronization stick formed thereon, and A cargo-weight expanding drone control device connecting multiple drones, comprising a stick connecting bar formed on the second connecting bar and connected to the control sticks of multiple individual controllers.

5. A controller synchronous unit that synchronizes multiple individual controller control sticks, each controlling a multiple drone, to enable the multiple drones to be controlled as a single unit using any one of the multiple individual controllers; and A connector connecting the above drones to each other; and A common skid provided on the above drone; further comprising, The above connector is, A plurality of drones are connected to each other, provided on individual skids or bodies of the above-mentioned drones. The above common skid is, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized by being provided on individual skids or bodies of the above-mentioned drones, capable of landing on the ground, and capable of loading cargo.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above connector is, It includes a vertical connecting bar connecting the bodies of the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction, The above common skid is, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized by being provided on the individual skid of the lower drone among the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction.

7. In Paragraph 5, The above connector is, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones, comprising a vertical connecting bar connecting the bodies of the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction and a horizontal connecting bar connecting the individual skids of the lower drones among the drones arranged in an up-and-down direction.

8. In Paragraph 5, The above connector is, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device comprising a plurality of drones connected by a horizontal connecting bar connecting individual skids of the drones arranged horizontally.

9. In Paragraph 7 or 8, The above common skid is, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized by being provided on the horizontal connecting bar above.

10. In Paragraph 9, A cargo-weight expanding drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized in that the above horizontal connecting bar connects individual skids of the drones arranged in a circular pattern on the same plane.

11. In Paragraph 5, The above drone is, A first coupling part is formed on the individual skid or body so as to be detachably provided with the connector, and The above connector is, A second coupling part is formed on both sides so as to be detachably attached to the first coupling part, and a third coupling part is formed so as to be detachably attached to the upper part of the common skid. A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized by the ability to adjust the load capacity by adjusting the connector according to the number of drones.

12. In Paragraph 11, A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting multiple drones, characterized in that the common skid is formed with different sizes according to the load capacity that changes depending on the number of drones.

13. A controller synchronous unit that synchronizes multiple individual controller control sticks, each controlling a multiple drone, to enable the multiple drones to be controlled as a single unit using any one of the multiple individual controllers; and The plurality of individual controllers includes one main controller and the remaining auxiliary controllers excluding the one main controller, and A sensor module provided in the main controller, which converts the movement of the control stick of the main controller into a digital signal; A first communication module connected via wired or wireless connection to the main boards of the main controller and auxiliary controller, and transmitting a digital signal converted by the sensor module to the main controller and auxiliary controller to which the main boards are connected. A cargo-weight expandable drone control device connecting a plurality of drones, further comprising a second communication module provided in the main controller and auxiliary controller, which receives a digital signal and transmits the received digital signal to a drone bound to the main controller and auxiliary controller, respectively.

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