An unmanned aerial vehicle airborne terminal

Abstract

The present invention provides an airborne terminal for a drone, comprising a shell and a control chip arranged in the shell, wherein a first interface and a second interface are provided on the shell, and when the first interface is electrically connected to a first drone, the control chip is used to control the first drone, and the first drone supplies power to the control chip. When the second interface is electrically connected to a second drone, the control chip is used to control the second drone. The first drone and the second drone are drones of different models, and the first interface is a non-standard interface, and the second interface is a standard interface. Through the first interface and the second interface, the airborne terminal can be electrically connected to different types of drones to achieve control of different types of drones. There is no need to set too many data interfaces on the airborne terminal, which can effectively reduce the area occupied by the data interface on the airborne terminal, help reduce the size and weight of the airborne terminal, and achieve a miniaturized design of the airborne terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an airborne terminal for UAVs. Background Art

[0002] Drones are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and self-contained program control devices. Because they don't require human intervention, drones can operate in harsh environments. The drone's onboard terminal is a control device installed on the drone's fuselage that controls the drone to operate as required.

[0003] Typically, a UAV's onboard terminal is connected to the drone via a cable to transmit control signals. For example, both the UAV's onboard terminal and the drone have data interfaces. One end of the data cable can be electrically connected to the data interface on the drone, and the other end can be electrically connected to the data interface on the onboard terminal. Because the specifications of drones produced by different manufacturers vary, their corresponding data interfaces also vary. Therefore, the onboard terminal usually has multiple data interfaces of different specifications, allowing the onboard terminal to simultaneously meet the connection needs of drones of different specifications.

[0004] However, the numerous data interfaces on the above-mentioned airborne terminal will increase the volume and weight of the airborne terminal, which is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the airborne terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides an airborne terminal for a drone, so as to solve the problem that the existing airborne terminal has too many data interfaces, which increases the volume and weight of the airborne terminal and is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the airborne terminal.

[0006] The present application provides a drone-mounted terminal for connecting to a drone, comprising a housing and a control chip disposed in the housing;

[0007] The housing is provided with a first interface and a second interface, and the first interface and the second interface are both electrically connected to the control chip;

[0008] The first interface is used to be electrically connected to the first adapter, and the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone through the first adapter;

[0009] When the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone, the control chip is electrically connected to the first drone through the first interface, the control chip is used to control the first drone, and the first drone supplies power to the control chip;

[0010] The second interface is used to be electrically connected to the second adapter, and the second interface is electrically connected to the second drone through the second adapter;

[0011] When the second interface is electrically connected to the second drone, the control chip is electrically connected to the second drone through the second interface, and the control chip is used to control the second drone;

[0012] The first UAV and the second UAV are UAVs of different models, the first interface is a non-standard interface, and the second interface is a standard interface.

[0013] This application utilizes the first and second interfaces, along with the first and second adapters, to electrically connect to different types of drones, thereby enabling control of these different types of drones. This eliminates the need for excessive data interfaces on the airborne terminal, effectively reducing the area occupied by the data interfaces on the airborne terminal, helping to reduce the size and weight of the airborne terminal and enabling a miniaturized design of the airborne terminal.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the first adapter includes a first connector and a second connector;

[0015] The first connector is electrically connected to the first interface, and the second connector is used to be electrically connected to the first drone.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the second adapter includes a third connector and a fourth connector;

[0017] The third connector is electrically connected to the second interface, and the fourth connector is used to be electrically connected to the second drone.

[0018] In a possible implementation, a third adapter is further included, wherein the third adapter includes a fifth connector and a sixth connector;

[0019] The fifth connector is used to be electrically connected to the first interface, and the sixth connector is used to be electrically connected to a power supply device, which supplies power to the control chip through the first interface.

[0020] In one possible implementation, it further includes a first path and a second path connected in parallel;

[0021] One end of each of the first path and the second path is electrically connected to the first interface, and the other end of each of the first path and the second path is electrically connected to the control chip;

[0022] When the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone, the first drone is electrically connected to the first path, and the control chip is electrically connected to the first drone through the first path;

[0023] When the first interface is electrically connected to the power supply device, the power supply device is electrically connected to the second path, and the power supply device supplies power to the control chip through the second path.

[0024] In a possible implementation, a transformer and a unidirectional conductive member are further included;

[0025] The transformer and the unidirectional conductive member are connected in series on the first path;

[0026] The transformer is used to transform the voltage provided by the first drone to the control chip, and the one-way conductive member is used to prevent the current on the second path from flowing into the first path.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the device further includes a first communication card slot and a second communication card slot, and both the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot are electrically connected to the control chip.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the device further includes a card tray, wherein the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot are both located on the card tray;

[0029] The shell is provided with a receiving slot, and the card holder is inserted into the receiving slot.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the device further includes an antenna disposed on the housing;

[0031] The antenna is electrically connected to the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot.

[0032] In a possible implementation, a mounting bracket is further included, one end of the mounting bracket is connected to the housing, and the other end of the mounting bracket is connected to the first UAV or the second UAV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective;

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a second perspective;

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a connection between a first path and a second path provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a third perspective.

[0039] Description of reference numerals:

[0040] 100-UAV airborne terminal;

[0041] 110-housing;

[0042] 111-accommodation slot;

[0043] 112-mounting hole;

[0044] 120-control chip;

[0045] 130-first interface;

[0046] 131-First access;

[0047] 132-Second passage;

[0048] 140-second interface;

[0049] 150-transformer;

[0050] 160- unidirectional conductive parts;

[0051] 170-Cato;

[0052] 171-first communication card slot;

[0053] 180-antenna;

[0054] 181-antenna connector;

[0055] 190-Signal indicator light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] As discussed in the background technology above, the specifications of drones produced by various manufacturers vary, and accordingly, the types of data interfaces on the drones also vary. Therefore, an onboard terminal typically includes multiple different types of data interfaces, each of which is used to connect to a data connector of a different specification, allowing the onboard terminal to connect to drones of different specifications. For example, the data interfaces on an onboard terminal may include a serial interface, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a network interface, and the like.

[0058] However, the data interfaces on the above-mentioned airborne terminal are numerous and complicated to operate, and the panel occupied by the data interfaces on the airborne terminal is increased, thereby increasing the external dimensions of the airborne terminal and thus increasing the volume and weight of the airborne terminal, which is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the airborne terminal.

[0059] Moreover, there are too many data interfaces on the airborne terminal, which is not conducive to the sealing of the airborne terminal shell and will reduce the waterproof performance of the airborne terminal.

[0060] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of the present application provide a drone airborne terminal. By providing a first interface and a second interface on the upper housing of the airborne terminal and utilizing a first adapter and a second adapter, the terminal can be electrically connected to different types of drones to control them. This eliminates the need for excessive data interfaces on the airborne terminal, effectively reducing the area occupied by the data interfaces on the terminal, helping to reduce the size and weight of the terminal and achieving a miniaturized design.

[0061] The following is a detailed description of the drone airborne terminal provided in the embodiment of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0062] The present invention provides an onboard terminal for a drone that can connect to a drone to control the drone so that the drone can perform flight photography as required. Furthermore, the onboard terminal can transmit data collected by the drone to a higher-level terminal device for user viewing.

[0063] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective is shown. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a second perspective.

[0064] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the UAV airborne terminal 100 may include a housing 110 and a control chip 120 disposed in the housing 110 (see Figure 3 As shown), a first interface 130 and a second interface 140 may be provided on the housing 110 , and both the first interface 130 and the second interface 140 may be electrically connected to the control chip 120 .

[0065] The first interface 130 can be used to electrically connect to a first adapter (not shown in the figure), and the first interface 130 can be electrically connected to a first drone (not shown in the figure) through the first adapter. When the first interface 130 is electrically connected to the first drone, the control chip 120 can be electrically connected to the first drone through the first interface 130. The control chip 120 can control the first drone so that the first drone can fly and shoot as required. In addition, the first drone can also power the control chip 120 so that the control chip 120 can operate normally.

[0066] The second interface 140 can be used to electrically connect to a second adapter (not shown in the figure). The second interface 140 can be electrically connected to a second drone (not shown in the figure) via the second adapter. When the second interface 140 is electrically connected to the second drone, the control chip 120 can be electrically connected to the second drone via the second interface 140. In this case, the control chip 120 can be used to control the second drone, allowing the second drone to fly and capture as required.

[0067] The first interface 130 can be a non-standard interface, the second interface 140 can be a standard interface, and the first and second drones can be different types of drones. For example, the data interface of the first drone and the interface of the first adapter can be non-standard interfaces. The first interface 130 can be designed with a data interface structure that matches the interface types of the first drone and the first adapter. This allows the airborne terminal 100 to achieve electrical connection with the first drone via the first interface 130.

[0068] Accordingly, the data interface between the second drone and the second adapter can be a standard interface. For example, the interface of the second drone can be a universal data interface commonly used in the industry. The second adapter can convert the second interface 140 to an interface type corresponding to the second drone. During use, different types of second adapters can be selected depending on the different data interfaces of the second drone. The second adapter can convert the second interface 140 to an interface type that matches the second drone, allowing the second interface 140 to be electrically connected to the second drone, thereby allowing the airborne terminal 100 to be electrically connected to the second drone via the second interface 140.

[0069] Compared to the airborne terminal 100 in the related art, the embodiment of the present application, through the first interface 130 and the second interface 140, and with the help of the first adapter and the second adapter, can achieve electrical connection with different types of drones to control different types of drones. This eliminates the need to provide excessive data interfaces on the airborne terminal 100, effectively reducing the area occupied by data interfaces on the airborne terminal 100, helping to reduce the size and weight of the airborne terminal 100 and achieve a miniaturized design for the airborne terminal 100.

[0070] Moreover, compared with opening multiple data interfaces on the housing 110 , the number of interfaces on the airborne terminal 100 in the embodiment of the present application is relatively small, which can facilitate improving the sealing of the housing 110 and improving the waterproof performance of the airborne terminal 100 .

[0071] The second interface 140 is a standard interface that can also be connected to a Bluetooth adapter to provide the onboard terminal 100 with Bluetooth functionality. The onboard terminal 100 can then be paired and connected to electronic devices such as mobile phones via Bluetooth. For example, a user's mobile phone can be connected to the onboard terminal 100 via Bluetooth. At this point, the user can view the operating status of the onboard terminal 100, device connection and pairing status, etc. on the mobile phone, effectively improving the user experience.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present application, the first adapter may include a first connector and a second connector. The first connector may be electrically connected to the first interface 130, and the second connector may be electrically connected to the first drone. For example, the first connector and the second connector may be non-standard connectors, and the first connector and the second connector may be designed according to the data interface specifications of the first drone. This allows the first connector to mate with the first interface 130, and the second connector to mate with the data interface on the first drone. This allows the airborne terminal 100 to be electrically connected to the first drone via the first interface 130 and the first adapter.

[0073] For example, the first interface 130 can be a non-standard Type-C interface. Non-standard Type-C means that the appearance of the first interface 130 is the same as that of a standard Type-C interface, but its internal wiring sequence is different from that of a standard Type-C interface. For example, based on the wiring sequence of the first drone data interface, the wiring sequence of the first interface 130 can be designed to be the same as that of the first drone interface. This allows the control chip 120 in the airborne terminal 100 to be electrically connected to the first drone through the first interface 130 to achieve control of the first drone.

[0074] The second adapter may include a third connector and a fourth connector. The third connector may be electrically connected to the second interface 140, and the fourth connector may be electrically connected to the second drone. For example, the third connector and the fourth connector may be standard connectors. For example, the second interface 140 may be a standard Type-C interface, the third connector may be a standard Type-C connector, and the fourth connector may be a serial connector, a USB connector, an HDMI connector, a Micro HDMI connector, a network connector (e.g., an RJ-45 connector), etc.

[0075] The type of the fourth connector can be designed based on the signal or specifications of the second drone. For example, if the data interface on the second drone is a serial interface, the fourth connector can be a serial connector. If the data interface on the second drone is an HDMI interface, the fourth connector can be an HDMI connector. Alternatively, if the data interface on the second drone is a network connector, the fourth connector can be a network connector. This allows the second interface 140 to connect to different types of second drones via different types of second adapters, allowing the airborne terminal 100 to control different types of drones.

[0076] When the airborne terminal 100 is electrically connected to the second drone, the second drone can power the control chip 120 through the second interface 140. Alternatively, in some examples, when the second drone cannot power the control chip 120, the airborne terminal 100 can be connected to an external power supply device through the first interface 130, so that the power supply device can power the control chip 120 through the first interface 130.

[0077] For example, the airborne terminal 100 may further include a third adapter, which may include a fifth connector and a sixth connector. The fifth connector may be used to electrically connect to the first interface 130, and the sixth connector may be used to electrically connect to a power supply device. The power supply device may supply power to the control chip 120 through the first interface 130. For example, when the airborne terminal 100 is electrically connected to a second drone and controls the second drone, the airborne terminal 100 may be electrically connected to the power supply device through the third adapter, so that the power supply device may supply power to the control chip 120 through the first interface 130. For example, the power supply device may be a mobile power supply, a power bank, or the like.

[0078] When the second drone has the function of providing external power, the airborne terminal 100 can obtain power from the second drone to ensure normal operation of the airborne terminal 100. When the second drone does not have the function of providing external power, the airborne terminal 100 can be connected to an external power supply device through the first interface 130 so that the power supply device can provide power to the airborne terminal 100 to ensure normal operation of the airborne terminal 100.

[0079] This allows the airborne terminal 100 to be matched and docked with more types of drones, which can effectively improve the flexibility and versatility of the airborne terminal 100.

[0080] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection between a first path and a second path provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0081] For example, see Figure 3 As shown, the first interface 130 may include a first path 131 and a second path 132 connected in parallel, wherein one end of the first path 131 and the second path 132 may be electrically connected to the first interface 130 , and the other end of the first path 131 and the second path 132 may be electrically connected to the control chip 120 .

[0082] When the first interface 130 is electrically connected to the first drone, the first drone can be electrically connected to the first path 131, and the control chip 120 can be electrically connected to the first drone through the first path 131. At this time, the control chip 120 can control the first drone through the first path 131.

[0083] When the first interface 130 is electrically connected to the power supply device, the power supply device may be electrically connected to the second path 132 . In this case, the power supply device may supply power to the control chip 120 through the second path 132 .

[0084] For example, referring to Table 1, the line sequence in the first interface 130 can be as shown in Table 1, wherein the first interface 130 can have two rows of metal wires, each row having 12 metal wires, and the two rows of metal wires are numbered in sequence. For example, referring to Table 1, the first row of metal wires can be numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12 from left to right, and the interface names corresponding to each number from left to right are GND (ground), 5V (5V power supply), 5V (5V power supply), VCC (24V main power supply), SYNC-PPS (time synchronization), USB-ID (USB detection), USB-VBUS (USB power supply), ON-DET (drone equipment detection), VCC (24V main power supply), 5V (5V power supply), 5V (5V power supply), GND (ground).

[0085] The second row of metal wires can be numbered B12, B11, B10, 9B, B8, B7, B6, B5, B4, B3, B2, and B1 from left to right, and the interface names corresponding to each number from left to right are GND (ground), 5V (5V power supply), 5V (5V power supply), VCC (24V main power supply), UART-RX (serial port receive), USB-DM (USB communication-negative), USB-DP (USB communication-positive), UART-TX (serial port send), VCC (24V main power supply), 5V (5V power supply), 5V (5V power supply), and GND (ground).

[0086] Table 1

[0087]

[0088] The metal wires numbered A1, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, and A12 and numbered B12, 9B, B8, B7, B6, B5, B4, and B1 in the first interface 130 can collectively form a first channel of the first interface 130. When a first drone is docked with the first interface 130, the first drone can be electrically connected to the metal wires numbered A1, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, and A12 and numbered B12, 9B, B8, B7, B6, B5, B4, and B1 in the first interface 130, thereby docking with the airborne terminal 100 through the metal conduction. This allows the airborne terminal 100 to control the first drone and the first drone to power the airborne terminal 100.

[0089] Accordingly, the metal wires numbered A2, A3, A10, A11 and B11, B10, B3, and B2 in the first interface 130 can pass together to form a second channel of the first interface 130. When the power supply device is docked with the first interface 130, the power supply device can be electrically connected to the metal wires numbered A2, A3, A10, A11 and B11, B10, B3, and B2 in the first interface 130, and then electrically connected to the control chip 120 in the airborne terminal 100 through the above metal wires. In this way, the power supply device can supply power to the control chip 120 through the above metal wires.

[0090] Continue to see Figure 3As shown, the airborne terminal 100 may further include a transformer 150 and a unidirectional conductive member 160. The transformer 150 and the unidirectional conductive member 160 may be connected in series to the first path 131. The transformer 150 may be used to transform the voltage provided by the first drone to the control chip 120. For example, when the voltage input from the first drone to the airborne terminal 100 is relatively high, the transformer 150 may step down the input voltage from the first drone so that the voltage received by the control chip 120 meets its rated voltage requirements. This effectively reduces or prevents malfunctions of the airborne terminal 100 caused by excessive voltage applied to the airborne terminal 100, thereby improving the operational stability and safety of the airborne terminal 100.

[0091] For example, the input voltage of the first drone may be 24 V, while the rated operating voltage of the airborne terminal 100 may be 5 V. In this case, the transformer 150 may transform the 24 V voltage provided by the first drone so that the output voltage after passing through the transformer 150 is 5 V, thereby meeting the operating requirements of the airborne terminal 100.

[0092] The unidirectional conductive member 160 can be used to prevent current in the second path 132 from flowing into the first path 131. For example, when the power supply device is electrically connected to the first interface 130 and supplies power to the control chip 120 through the second path 132, the unidirectional conductive member 160 can prevent the current in the second path 132 from flowing into the first path 131. In other words, the unidirectional conductive member 160 only allows current to flow from the first interface 130 to the control chip 120, but not in the reverse direction. This effectively reduces or prevents current in the second path 132 from flowing into the first path 131 and affecting the normal power supply of the power supply device to the control chip 120, thereby improving the reliability of the power supply device's power supply to the control chip 120.

[0093] For example, the unidirectional conductive element 160 may be a diode, or the unidirectional conductive element 160 may be other devices that can achieve unidirectional current conduction.

[0094] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an exploded view of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0095] In the examples of this application, see Figure 4 As shown, the airborne terminal 100 may further include a first communication card slot 171 and a second communication card slot (not shown in the figure), and the first communication card slot 171 and the second communication card slot may both be electrically connected to the control chip 120. The first communication card slot 171 and the second communication card slot may be used to install communication cards of different operating companies, respectively. For example, the first communication card slot 171 may be used to install a communication card of a first operating company. The second communication card slot may be used to install a communication card of a second operating company, so that the airborne terminal 100 can implement dual-SIM dual-standby function.

[0096] In this way, during the operation of the onboard terminal 100, the communication cards of different operators can be switched according to the signal quality of the communication cards, so that the onboard terminal 100 can always maintain a good communication status. This reduces or avoids the impact of poor network signals on the normal operation of the onboard terminal 100, which helps to improve the stability and reliability of the operation of the onboard terminal 100.

[0097] In the prior art, the communication card for an onboard terminal is typically installed in an open configuration within the terminal's housing. For example, a card slot is provided in the housing, into which the communication card is inserted, with one end of the card exposed for easy insertion and removal. However, this type of card installation offers poor waterproofing, allowing external water stains to easily enter the housing's internal circuitry through the slot, potentially causing the terminal to malfunction and affecting its normal operation.

[0098] In the examples of this application, see Figure 4 As shown, the airborne terminal 100 may further include a card tray 170, and a first communication card slot 171 and a second communication card slot may both be provided on the card tray 170. A receiving slot 111 may be provided on the housing 110 of the airborne terminal 100, and the card tray 170 may be inserted into the receiving slot 111. The card tray 170 may seal the first communication card and the second communication card within the housing 110, thereby preventing the first communication card and the second communication card from being exposed to the outside, helping to improve the sealing performance of the housing 110, and preventing external water stains, oil stains, etc. from entering the communication cards and the interior of the housing 110. This can effectively improve the waterproof performance of the airborne terminal 100 and enhance the stability and reliability of the operation of the airborne terminal 100.

[0099] Continue to see Figure 4 As shown, the airborne terminal 100 may further include an antenna 180, which may be electrically connected to the first communication card slot 171 and the second communication card slot. When the communication card is installed in the first communication card slot 171 and the second communication card slot, the communication card may be electrically connected to the antenna 180 through the communication card slot to realize signal transmission and reception.

[0100] The antenna 180 can be detachably mounted on the housing 110. For example, an antenna connector 181 can be provided on the housing 110. The antenna connector 181 can be connected to the antenna 180. For example, the antenna connector 181 and the antenna 180 can be connected by a snap connection, a buckle connection, or a threaded connection. This facilitates installation and removal of the antenna 180 and facilitates repair and replacement of the antenna 180 if damaged.

[0101] The antenna connector 181 can be used to connect a 4G antenna 180 and a 5G antenna 180. For example, if there are four antennas 180, the four antenna connectors 181 can be used to receive or transmit signals of different frequencies, so that the airborne terminal 100 can communicate with other devices.

[0102] A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning chip can be installed within the housing 110 of the airborne terminal 100. This GNSS positioning chip can support positioning functions such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), GLONASS (Russian Global Navigation Satellite System), and the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). This allows the communication antenna 180 and the navigation antenna 180 to be multiplexed, reducing the number of external interfaces on the housing 110 and further reducing the overall size and weight of the airborne terminal 100.

[0103] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an airborne terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application from a third perspective.

[0104] See also Figure 5 As shown, the airborne terminal 100 may also include a signal indicator light 190, which can be used to indicate the operating status of the airborne terminal 100. For example, when the indicator light is on, it indicates that the airborne terminal 100 is powered normally, and when the indicator light is off, it indicates that the airborne terminal 100 is in a power-off state. When the indicator light is green, it indicates that the airborne terminal 100 is currently using a 5G network for communication.

[0105] When the indicator light is yellow, it indicates that the onboard terminal 100 is currently using a 4G network. If the indicator light is yellow, it indicates that the network of the onboard terminal 100 is currently unavailable. In this case, staff can promptly inspect and repair the onboard terminal 100 based on the color of the indicator light. When the indicator light is flashing, it indicates that the onboard terminal 100 is currently transmitting data to a higher-level device. The color and status of the indicator light allow users to quickly and intuitively understand the current operating status of the onboard terminal 100, helping to enhance the user experience.

[0106] In the embodiment of the present application, the airborne terminal 100 may further include a mounting bracket, one end of which may be connected to the housing 110, and the other end of which may be connected to the first UAV or the second UAV. Figure 5As shown, a mounting hole 112 may be provided on the airborne terminal 100 , and the mounting hole 112 may be a threaded hole. The airborne terminal 100 and the mounting bracket may be connected by bolt fasteners, which facilitates disassembly between the airborne terminal 100 and the drone.

[0107] Alternatively, in some examples, the airborne terminal 100 and the drone may be connected by snapping, buckling, bonding, etc. Specifically, the connection method between the airborne terminal 100 and the mounting bracket may be selected and set according to the specific application scenario.

[0108] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0109] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof used herein are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or apparatuses.

[0110] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity of the technical features indicated.

[0111] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A UAV airborne terminal, used to connect to a UAV, characterized in that: It includes a housing and a control chip arranged in the housing; The housing is provided with a first interface and a second interface, and the first interface and the second interface are both electrically connected to the control chip; The first interface is used to be electrically connected to the first adapter, and the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone through the first adapter; When the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone, the control chip is electrically connected to the first drone through the first interface, the control chip is used to control the first drone, and the first drone supplies power to the control chip; The second interface is used to be electrically connected to the second adapter, and the second interface is electrically connected to the second drone through the second adapter; When the second interface is electrically connected to the second drone, the control chip is electrically connected to the second drone through the second interface, and the control chip is used to control the second drone; The first UAV and the second UAV are UAVs of different models, the first interface is a non-standard interface, and the second interface is a standard interface; Also included is a first path and a second path connected in parallel; One end of each of the first path and the second path is electrically connected to the first interface, and the other end of each of the first path and the second path is electrically connected to the control chip; Also includes transformers and one-way conductive parts; The transformer and the unidirectional conductive member are connected in series on the first path; The transformer is used to transform the voltage provided by the first drone to the control chip, and the one-way conductive member is used to prevent the current on the second path from flowing into the first path.

2. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first adapter includes a first connector and a second connector; The first connector is electrically connected to the first interface, and the second connector is used to be electrically connected to the first drone.

3. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second adapter includes a third connector and a fourth connector; The third connector is electrically connected to the second interface, and the fourth connector is used to be electrically connected to the second drone.

4. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also included is a third adapter, wherein the third adapter includes a fifth connector and a sixth connector; The fifth connector is used to be electrically connected to the first interface, and the sixth connector is used to be electrically connected to a power supply device, which supplies power to the control chip through the first interface.

5. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first interface is electrically connected to the first drone, the first drone is electrically connected to the first path, and the control chip is electrically connected to the first drone through the first path; When the first interface is electrically connected to the power supply device, the power supply device is electrically connected to the second path, and the power supply device supplies power to the control chip through the second path.

6. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a first communication card slot and a second communication card slot, and the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot are both electrically connected to the control chip.

7. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes a card tray, wherein the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot are both located on the card tray; The shell is provided with a receiving slot, and the card holder is inserted into the receiving slot.

8. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also included is an antenna disposed on the housing; The antenna is electrically connected to the first communication card slot and the second communication card slot.

9. The UAV airborne terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting bracket, one end of which is connected to the shell, and the other end of which is connected to the first UAV or the second UAV.

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