A heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle structure design and control method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned plane structure design and control method, belong to unmanned plane structure design technical field, including quadcopter FPV unmanned plane system, fixed wing unmanned plane mechanism, release mechanism and multi-channel unmanned plane remote control system;The release mechanism is respectively connected with the quadcopter FPV unmanned plane system and the fixed wing unmanned plane mechanism fixedly, the multi-channel unmanned plane remote control system is respectively connected with the quadcopter FPV unmanned plane system, the fixed wing unmanned plane mechanism and the release mechanism communication, after the multi-channel unmanned plane remote control system controls the quadcopter FPV unmanned plane system starts, the multi-channel unmanned plane remote control system is separated by controlling release mechanism action to realize quadcopter FPV unmanned plane system and fixed wing unmanned plane mechanism;The application has long range, small volume, high mobility, high damage advantage simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design and control method, belonging to the field of UAV structural design technology. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used more and more widely on the battlefield, and their combat effectiveness is increasing. However, the current UAV field lacks UAVs that simultaneously possess characteristics such as long range, small size, high maneuverability, and high destructive power. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design and control method, which solves the problem in the existing technology of the lack of UAVs that simultaneously possess the characteristics of long range, small size, high maneuverability, and high damage.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design, including a quadcopter FPV UAV system, a fixed-wing UAV mechanism, a release mechanism, and a multi-channel UAV remote control system; the release mechanism is fixedly connected to the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism respectively, and the multi-channel UAV remote control system is communicatively connected to the quadcopter FPV UAV system, the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, and the release mechanism respectively. After the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the quadcopter FPV UAV system to start, the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the release mechanism to separate the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism.

[0006] In conjunction with the first aspect, further, after the separation, the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the fixed-wing UAV mechanism and the quadcopter FPV UAV system to perform their respective tasks.

[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, the quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system further includes an FPV device, a first flight control system, a first power system, and a munitions system. The first flight control system is communicatively connected to the FPV device, the first power system, and the munitions system. The FPV device is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets and transmit the reconnaissance data back to the first flight control system. Under the control of the multi-channel unmanned aerial vehicle remote control system, the first flight control system activates the first power system to provide flight power for the quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system. Under the control of the multi-channel unmanned aerial vehicle remote control system, the first flight control system activates the munitions system to strike the target.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, the FPV device further includes a camera, an image transmitter, an antenna, an image receiver, and a display.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, the fixed-wing UAV mechanism further includes a second flight control system, a second power system, and a fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism. Under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system, the second flight control system activates the second power system to provide flight power to the fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is located in the quadcopter FPV UAV system and is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism via Bluetooth wireless communication.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, the fuselage of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism is made of EPP material.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, the release mechanism further includes two parallel metal telescopic rods with telescopic function. The middle part of the two metal telescopic rods is fixed to the bottom of the quadcopter FPV UAV system. When the two ends of the two metal telescopic rods are extended, they respectively abut into the corresponding holes on the fixed-wing UAV mechanism. When the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the release mechanism to retract, the two metal telescopic rods retract simultaneously, realizing the separation of the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, the multi-channel UAV remote control system further issues flight control commands to the flight control systems in the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism through different communication channels, thereby realizing flight control of the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism.

[0013] Secondly, the present invention also provides a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control method based on the heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structure design described in any one of the first aspects, comprising:

[0014] Switch the communication channel of the multi-channel UAV remote control system to the first communication channel, control the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, start the second power system in the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, throw out the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, and take off under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system.

[0015] The FPV equipment carried by the quadcopter FPV drone system is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets, and the reconnaissance data is transmitted back to the drone pilot through the first flight control system.

[0016] Once the target is detected, the fixed-wing drone mechanism is put into a gliding state, and the drone operator switches the communication channel of the multi-channel drone remote control system to the second communication channel to start the quadcopter FPV drone system.

[0017] After the quadcopter FPV drone system is started, the drone operator releases the quadcopter FPV drone system by controlling the release mechanism through the multi-channel drone remote control system.

[0018] The quadcopter FPV drone system is controlled by a multi-channel drone remote control system to lift up and adjust its flight attitude before striking the target using the ammunition system.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are:

[0020] This invention provides a heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structure design and control method. A quadcopter FPV UAV system is mounted on a fixed-wing UAV mechanism via a release mechanism. A multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the quadcopter FPV UAV system, the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, and the release mechanism separately. With the assistance of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, the UAV's range is increased. Simultaneously, the size of the quadcopter FPV UAV system can be further reduced, achieving a combination of small size and high maneuverability. The scheme of locating a target using the quadcopter FPV UAV system before initiating flight achieves high damage output. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system and the release mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a comparative schematic diagram of the quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system and the fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle mechanism before and after separation, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Fixed-wing UAV mechanism; 2. Quadcopter FPV UAV system; 3. Release mechanism; 4. Multi-channel UAV remote control system. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention more clearly, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design, including a quadcopter FPV UAV system 2, a fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1, a release mechanism 3, and a multi-channel UAV remote control system 4.

[0029] The quadcopter FPV drone system 2 and the release mechanism 3 are fixed together. The fixed-wing drone mechanism 1 is fixedly connected to the quadcopter FPV drone system 2 through the release mechanism 3. The quadcopter FPV drone system 2 and the fixed-wing drone mechanism 1 are controlled by the multi-channel drone remote control system 4.

[0030] The specific control is achieved through the following settings:

[0031] The multi-channel UAV remote control system 4 is communicatively connected to the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2, the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1, and the release mechanism 3. After the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4 controls the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 to start, the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4 controls the release mechanism 3 to separate the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1. After separation, the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4 controls the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1 and the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 to perform their respective tasks.

[0032] The quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system 2 includes an FPV device (First Person View, including a camera, image transmitter, antenna, image receiver, and display), a first flight control system, a first power system (ESC and motors), and a munitions system. The first flight control system is connected to the FPV device, the first power system, and the munitions system. The FPV device is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets and transmit the reconnaissance data back to the first flight control system. Under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4, the first flight control system activates the first power system to provide flight power for the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2. Under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4, the first flight control system activates the munitions system to strike and destroy targets. A second power system provides flight power to the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2, thus utilizing its small size, high speed, and high maneuverability to evade air defense detection and conduct rapid and precise attacks on targets.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1 includes a second flight control system, a second power system (ESC and motor), and a fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism. Under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system 4, the second flight control system activates the second power system to provide flight power to the fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is located in the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 and is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism via Bluetooth wireless communication, thereby realizing flight control of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1.

[0034] The fuselage of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism is made of EPP material (foamed polypropylene). It mainly utilizes the simple structure and low energy consumption of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1 to enable the UAV system to fly for a long time, thereby increasing the loiter time and combat radius.

[0035] The release mechanism 3 includes two parallel metal telescopic rods with telescopic function, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the middle of the two metal telescopic rods is fixed to the bottom of the quadcopter FPV drone system 2. When the two ends of the two metal telescopic rods are extended, they press against the corresponding holes on the fixed-wing drone mechanism 1. When the multi-channel drone remote control system 4 controls the release mechanism 3 to retract, the two metal telescopic rods retract simultaneously, realizing the separation of the quadcopter FPV drone system 2 and the fixed-wing drone mechanism 1.

[0036] The multi-channel UAV remote control system 4 sends flight control commands to the flight control systems in the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1 through different communication channels, thereby realizing flight control of the quadcopter FPV UAV system 2 and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism 1.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] This invention also provides a heterogeneous multi-mode UAV control method based on the heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structural design provided in Embodiment 1, comprising:

[0039] Before takeoff, the quadcopter FPV drone system is in standby mode and is connected to the fixed-wing drone mechanism via a metal telescopic rod;

[0040] Switch the communication channel of the multi-channel UAV remote control system to the first communication channel, control the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, start the second power system in the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, throw out the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, and take off under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system.

[0041] The FPV equipment carried by the quadcopter FPV drone system is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets, and the reconnaissance data is transmitted back to the drone pilot through the first flight control system.

[0042] Once the target is detected, the fixed-wing drone mechanism is put into a gliding state, and the drone operator switches the communication channel of the multi-channel drone remote control system to the second communication channel to start the quadcopter FPV drone system.

[0043] After the quadcopter FPV drone system is started, the drone operator uses the multi-channel drone remote control system to control the release mechanism to release the quadcopter FPV drone system. The process before and after release (i.e., before and after separation) is as follows: Figure 4 As shown;

[0044] The quadcopter FPV drone system is controlled by a multi-channel drone remote control system to lift up and adjust its flight attitude before striking the target using the ammunition system.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) structural design, characterized in that, The system includes a quadcopter FPV drone system, a fixed-wing drone mechanism, a release mechanism, and a multi-channel drone remote control system. The release mechanism is fixedly connected to both the quadcopter FPV drone system and the fixed-wing drone mechanism. The multi-channel drone remote control system is communicatively connected to the quadcopter FPV drone system, the fixed-wing drone mechanism, and the release mechanism. After the multi-channel drone remote control system starts the quadcopter FPV drone system, it controls the release mechanism to separate the quadcopter FPV drone system from the fixed-wing drone mechanism. After the separation, the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the fixed-wing UAV mechanism and the quadcopter FPV UAV system to perform their respective tasks. The quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system includes an FPV device, a first flight control system, a first power system, and a munitions system. The first flight control system is communicatively connected to the FPV device, the first power system, and the munitions system. The FPV device is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets and transmit the reconnaissance data back to the first flight control system. Under the control of the multi-channel unmanned aerial vehicle remote control system, the first flight control system activates the first power system to provide flight power for the quadcopter FPV unmanned aerial vehicle system. Under the control of the multi-channel unmanned aerial vehicle remote control system, the first flight control system activates the munitions system to strike the targets. The fixed-wing UAV mechanism includes a second flight control system, a second power system, and a fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism. Under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system, the second flight control system activates the second power system to provide flight power to the fixed-wing mechanism. The second flight control system is located in the quadcopter FPV UAV system and is communicatively connected to the second power system and the fixed-wing mechanism via Bluetooth wireless communication. The release mechanism includes two parallel metal telescopic rods with telescopic function. The middle part of the two metal telescopic rods is fixed to the bottom of the quadcopter FPV UAV system. When the two ends of the two metal telescopic rods are extended, they respectively press into the corresponding holes on the fixed-wing UAV mechanism. When the multi-channel UAV remote control system controls the release mechanism to retract, the two metal telescopic rods retract simultaneously, realizing the separation of the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism. The multi-channel UAV remote control system sends flight control commands to the flight control systems of the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism through different communication channels, thereby realizing flight control of the quadcopter FPV UAV system and the fixed-wing UAV mechanism.

2. The heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structural design according to claim 1, characterized in that, The FPV equipment includes a camera, an image transmitter, an antenna, an image receiver, and a display.

3. The heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structural design according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fuselage of the fixed-wing UAV mechanism is made of EPP material.

4. A heterogeneous multi-mode unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control method based on the heterogeneous multi-mode UAV structure design according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, include: Switch the communication channel of the multi-channel UAV remote control system to the first communication channel, control the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, start the second power system in the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, throw out the fixed-wing UAV mechanism, and take off under the control of the multi-channel UAV remote control system. The FPV equipment carried by the quadcopter FPV drone system is used to reconnoiter the environment and targets, and the reconnaissance data is transmitted back to the drone pilot through the first flight control system. Once the target is detected, the fixed-wing drone mechanism is put into a gliding state, and the drone operator switches the communication channel of the multi-channel drone remote control system to the second communication channel to start the quadcopter FPV drone system. After the quadcopter FPV drone system is started, the drone operator releases the quadcopter FPV drone system by controlling the release mechanism through the multi-channel drone remote control system. The quadcopter FPV drone system is controlled by a multi-channel drone remote control system to lift up and adjust its flight attitude before striking the target using the ammunition system.

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