An adjustable lighting system for a drone

Abstract

The application discloses an adjustable lighting system for a UAV, which comprises a housing, a light source module arranged in the housing for providing stable and efficient lighting, an optical system module comprising a plurality of coated optical lenses arranged in front of the light source module for light condensation and ensuring uniform light distribution and color consistency, a heat dissipation module arranged in the housing for carrying away heat generated by the light source and electronic devices, a gimbal module mounted on the housing for realizing stable installation and free rotation in multiple directions of the lighting device on the UAV, and a control system electrically connected with the gimbal module and the light source module for adjusting the brightness, flash function and gimbal mode of the lighting device through remote control and setting. An UAV interface is further arranged on the housing for connecting and fixing with the UAV. The application can realize wide-range, high-precision and high-efficiency lighting effect and has the functions of intelligent tracking and environment self-adaptive brightness adjustment.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly relates to an adjustable lighting system for unmanned aerial vehicles suitable for various night operation scenarios. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicle technology, unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly widely used in night operation, emergency rescue, power line patrol and other fields. However, the on-board lighting devices on the market often have limited lighting range, cannot be rotated at multiple angles, have poor lighting effect, lack intelligent control and other problems, which seriously affect the efficiency and safety of unmanned aerial vehicles in night operation. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a high-performance, adjustable and intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle lighting system. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide an adjustable lighting system for unmanned aerial vehicles, which realizes wide-range, high-precision and high-efficiency lighting effect and has functions such as intelligent tracking and environment-adaptive brightness adjustment, thereby meeting the diversified night operation requirements.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an adjustable lighting system for unmanned aerial vehicles, which comprises:

[0005] A shell made of CNC aviation aluminum and subjected to anodic surface treatment, having dustproof and waterproof functions;

[0006] A light source module arranged in the shell for providing stable and efficient lighting;

[0007] An optical system module comprising a plurality of high-quality coated optical lenses arranged in front of the light source module for light collection and ensuring uniform light distribution and color consistency;

[0008] A heat dissipation module arranged in the shell for carrying away heat generated by the light source and electronic devices using forced air cooling technology;

[0009] A gimbal module mounted on the shell for stable installation and free rotation of the lighting device in multiple directions on the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0010] A control system electrically connected with the gimbal module and the light source module, remotely controlled and set through DJIPILOT APP software, for adjusting the brightness, flash function and gimbal mode of the lighting device;

[0011] Further, an unmanned aerial vehicle interface is arranged on the shell for connecting and fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0012] Optionally, the light source module has a multi-level brightness adjustment function, and a user can accurately adjust the lighting brightness according to actual needs.

[0013] Optionally, the optical system module further comprises an aperture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the size of the aperture according to the instruction of the control system, so as to control the diffusion angle and depth of focus of the light.

[0014] Optionally, the heat dissipation module comprises a temperature sensor and a fan controller, the temperature sensor is used for monitoring the temperature of the light source module in real time, and the temperature signal is transmitted to the fan controller, and the fan controller adjusts the rotating speed of the fan according to the temperature signal, so as to realize intelligent heat dissipation.

[0015] Optionally, the gimbal module supports multi-directional free rotation of pitch, horizontal and roll, and has a one-key centering function, so that the user can quickly restore the gimbal to the initial state.

[0016] Optionally, the control system further comprises:

[0017] An image recognition module is used for capturing and recognizing target images, determining the target position through image processing algorithms, and controlling the gimbal to rotate to aim the lighting light at the target.

[0018] Optionally, the control system further comprises:

[0019] An environment adaptive brightness adjustment module integrated with a high-precision photosensitive sensor and an infrared sensor is used for monitoring the ambient light intensity and temperature in real time, detecting whether there is a specific target or obstacle, transmitting the monitoring data to the control system, and automatically adjusting the brightness of the lighting device to adapt to different environments according to the control of the control system.

[0020] Optionally, the control system further has a double-gimbal linkage function, and the attitudes and parameters of the two gimbal modules and the gimbal of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be synchronously adjusted through software control.

[0021] Optionally, the light source module further comprises an LED light source array and a driving circuit board, the LED light source array is composed of a plurality of high-brightness LED lamp beads, and the driving circuit board is used for providing stable power and driving signals for the LED light source array.

[0022] Optionally, the control system further comprises a wireless communication module for wireless communication and data transmission with the unmanned aerial vehicle or other external devices, so as to realize remote monitoring and control.

[0023] The embodiment of the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The application provides an adjustable lighting system for a UAV. By adopting advanced light source technology, optical system module design, heat dissipation module, gimbal and control system, and structural design and material selection, a wide range, high precision, and high efficiency lighting effect is achieved, and the system has intelligent tracking, environment adaptive brightness adjustment, and other functions, meeting diversified night operation requirements.

[0025] The application can achieve a wide range, high precision, and high efficiency lighting effect, and improve the flexibility of the lighting system and the universality of the application scene through intelligent tracking and target lighting technology. The environment adaptive brightness adjustment system ensures the optimization of the lighting effect, and enhances user experience and safety. The forced air cooling heat dissipation module ensures the stability and service life of the equipment under long-time high-load operation. The high-precision gimbal and control system and innovative functions improve the convenience of operation and work efficiency. At the same time, the structural design and material selection ensure the durability and reliability of the equipment, which is suitable for various harsh environments, can be applied to night operation, emergency rescue, power line patrol, and other fields, and has wide application prospect and market value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only some embodiments of the application, and for those skilled in the art, without creative labor, according to these drawings to obtain other drawings still belong to the scope of the application;

[0027] Figure 1 The application provides a structure schematic view of an embodiment of the adjustable lighting system for a UAV;

[0028] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The structure schematic view of the control system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the application more clear, the following will combine the drawings to further describe the application in detail.

[0030] As Figure 1 shown, a structure schematic view of an embodiment of the adjustable lighting system for a UAV provided by the application is shown; in combination with Figure 2 shown, in the embodiment, the adjustable lighting system 1 at least includes:

[0031] The shell is made of CNC aviation aluminum and is subjected to anodic surface treatment, and has dustproof and waterproof functions. In specific examples, the shell can be made of CNC aviation aluminum and subjected to anodic surface treatment, which not only reduces the weight of the equipment, but also improves the structural strength and corrosion resistance. At the same time, the equipment has dustproof and waterproof functions to ensure normal operation in harsh environments.

[0032] The light source module 10 is arranged in the shell and is used to provide stable and efficient illumination. Specifically, the light source module 10 has a multi-level brightness adjustment function, and the user can accurately adjust the illumination brightness according to actual needs. The light source module 10 includes an LED light source array and a driving circuit board. The LED light source array is composed of a plurality of high-brightness LED lamp beads, and the driving circuit board is used to provide stable power and driving signals for the LED light source array. In specific examples, the light source module 10 can provide 99 levels of brightness adjustment function, and the user can accurately adjust the illumination brightness according to actual needs to meet the illumination needs in different scenes. In addition, a flash function is also added, which can be used for warning or special illumination needs, improving the flexibility of the product and the universality of the application scene.

[0033] The optical system module 11 includes a plurality of high-quality coated optical lenses and is arranged in front of the light source module to condense light and ensure uniform distribution of light and color consistency. Specifically, the optical system module 11 also includes an aperture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the size of the aperture according to the instructions of the control system to control the diffusion angle and focusing depth of the light. In specific examples, a plurality of coated optical lenses can be used for condensation. Through accurate optical design, uniform distribution of light and color consistency are realized, and the brightness inside the aperture and the irradiation distance are increased.

[0034] The heat dissipation module 12 adopts forced air cooling technology and is arranged in the shell to carry away the heat generated by the light source and electronic equipment. Specifically, the heat dissipation module 12 includes a temperature sensor and a fan controller. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the light source module in real time and transmit the temperature signal to the fan controller. The fan controller adjusts the speed of the fan according to the temperature signal to realize intelligent heat dissipation.

[0035] The gimbal module 13 is installed on the shell and is used to realize stable installation and free rotation in multiple directions of the lighting device on the unmanned aerial vehicle. Specifically, the gimbal module 13 supports multiple direction free rotation such as pitch, horizontal and roll, and has a one-key centering function, so that the user can quickly restore the gimbal to the initial state.

[0036] The control system 14 is electrically connected to the pan-tilt module 13 and the light source module 10. It is remotely controlled and set via DJIPILOT APP software to adjust the brightness, strobe function and pan-tilt mode of the lighting device. Users can remotely set and adjust lighting parameters and pan-tilt mode to improve ease of operation.

[0037] The housing is further provided with a drone interface for connecting and fixing to a drone.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the control system 14 also includes:

[0039] The image recognition module 140 is used to capture and recognize target images, determine the target position through image processing algorithms, and control the gimbal to rotate so that the illumination light is aimed at the target. Specifically, by uploading data through the camera and performing image recognition and tracking, the drone can capture images on the ground or in the air in real time, and quickly analyze and process them to identify preset target features. When a moving target such as a person or animal is detected, the system can further increase the brightness or change the illumination angle to ensure that the target area is always in the best lighting condition.

[0040] The environmental adaptive brightness adjustment module 141 integrates a high-precision photosensitive sensor and an infrared sensor to monitor ambient light intensity and temperature in real time, as well as detect the presence of specific targets or obstacles. It transmits the monitoring data to the control system, which then automatically adjusts the brightness of the lighting device to adapt to different environments. For example, at night or in dimly lit environments, the system automatically increases brightness and adjusts to a warm color temperature to improve visibility and comfort. During the day or in well-lit environments, it automatically reduces brightness and switches to a cool color temperature to save energy and reduce glare, ensuring the target area is always under optimal lighting conditions to enhance user experience and safety.

[0041] The wireless communication module 142 is used for wireless communication and data transmission with drones or other external devices to enable remote monitoring and control.

[0042] In this invention, a highly integrated and lightweight design achieves a product that is small in size and light in weight, yet powerful in function. The highly integrated design compactly combines modules such as the light source, optical system, heat dissipation, and control system, minimizing equipment weight while ensuring performance, thus facilitating drone mounting and use.

[0043] At the same time, by setting DJISkyPort V2.0 interface on the shell and being compatible with unmanned aerial vehicles (such as DJI M300 RTK series), the product can be widely applied to various unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. At the same time, the interface and expansion space are reserved, which is convenient for future upgrading and expanding more functions.

[0044] It can be understood that in the present application, advanced high-quality coated optical lenses can be used for light condensation, ensuring that the illumination intensity is not less than 60,000 lumens at a distance of 1 meter, providing strong and uniform lighting effect for unmanned aerial vehicle night operation. The device is seamlessly compatible with DJI M300 RTK series unmanned aerial vehicles through DJISkyPort V2.0 interface, and can be easily integrated into existing unmanned aerial vehicle platforms to meet diversified night operation needs. This compatibility advantage not only simplifies the installation process, but also greatly improves the flexibility and diversity of unmanned aerial vehicle night operation. The unmanned aerial vehicle lighting device developed in this project has broad application prospects in night operation, emergency rescue, power line patrol and other fields due to its excellent performance advantages. With the popularization of unmanned aerial vehicle technology and the increasing demand for night operation, the device will become an important tool for improving operation efficiency and ensuring personnel safety, bringing revolutionary changes to the industry.

[0045] The embodiment of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0046] The present application provides an adjustable lighting system for unmanned aerial vehicles. By using advanced light source technology, optical system module design, heat dissipation module, gimbal and control system, and structure design and material selection, a wide range, high precision, high efficiency lighting effect is achieved, and intelligent tracking, environment adaptive brightness adjustment and other functions are provided, meeting the diversified night operation needs.

[0047] The implementation of the present application can realize a wide range, high precision, high efficiency lighting effect, and through intelligent tracking and target lighting technology, the flexibility of the lighting system and the universality of the application scene are improved; through the environment adaptive brightness adjustment system, the optimization of the lighting effect is ensured, and the user experience and safety are enhanced. The forced air cooling heat dissipation module ensures the stability and service life of the equipment under long time high load work. Through the high precision gimbal and control system and the innovative function, the operation convenience and operation efficiency are improved. At the same time, the structure design and material selection ensure the durability and reliability of the equipment, which is suitable for various harsh environments.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments of the present application can be readily used as a method, apparatus, or computer program product. Accordingly, the present application can take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present application can take the form of a computer program product on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices, and the like) embodying computer readable program code.

[0049] The present application is described in reference to the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of the methods, apparatus (systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of the application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processing system or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 one or more functions specified in one or more of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 one or more functions specified in one or more of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams.

[0050] The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the application. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the application to the exact construction and practice described. Accordingly, all such variations are intended to be included within the scope of present application as defined in the following claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable lighting system for a drone, comprising: The application relates to a lighting device for unmanned aerial vehicles, which comprises the following parts: a shell which is made of CNC aviation aluminum and is subjected to anodic surface treatment, and has dustproof and waterproof functions; a light source module which is arranged in the shell and is used for providing stable and efficient illumination; an optical system module which comprises a plurality of coated optical lenses and is arranged in front of the light source module and is used for light condensation and uniform light distribution and color consistency; a heat dissipation module which is arranged in the shell and is used for taking away heat generated by the light source and electronic equipment by forced air cooling technology; a gimbal module which is installed on the shell and is used for realizing stable installation and multi-directional free rotation of the lighting device on the unmanned aerial vehicle; a control system which is electrically connected with the gimbal module and the light source module and is used for adjusting the brightness, flash function and gimbal mode of the lighting device through remote control and setting; wherein, an unmanned aerial vehicle interface is further arranged on the shell and is used for connecting and fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle; wherein, the light source module has multi-stage brightness adjustable function, and the user can accurately adjust the lighting brightness according to actual requirements; the optical system module further comprises an aperture adjusting mechanism which is used for adjusting the aperture size according to the instruction of the control system to control the diffusion angle and focusing depth of light; the heat dissipation module comprises a temperature sensor and a fan controller, the temperature sensor is used for monitoring the temperature of the light source module in real time and transmitting the temperature signal to the fan controller, and the fan controller adjusts the rotating speed of the fan according to the temperature signal to realize intelligent heat dissipation; the gimbal module supports multi-directional free rotation of pitching, horizontal and rolling and has one-key centering function, so that the user can quickly restore the gimbal to the initial state; the control system further comprises the following parts: an image recognition module which is used for capturing and recognizing target images, determining the target position through an image processing algorithm and controlling the gimbal to rotate to aim the illumination light at the target; an environment self-adaptive brightness adjusting module which is integrated with a high-precision photosensitive sensor and an infrared sensor and is used for monitoring the environmental illumination intensity and temperature in real time, detecting whether specific targets or obstacles exist and transmitting the monitoring data to the control system and automatically adjusting the brightness of the lighting device to adapt to different environments according to the control of the control system.

2. The adjustable lighting system for a drone of claim 1, wherein, the control system further has a double-gimbal linkage function, and the postures and parameters of the two gimbal modules and the unmanned aerial vehicle gimbal can be synchronously adjusted through software control.

3. The adjustable lighting system for a drone of claim 2, wherein, the light source module further comprises an LED light source array and a driving circuit board, the LED light source array is composed of a plurality of high-brightness LED lamp beads, and the driving circuit board is used for providing stable electric energy and driving signals for the LED light source array.

4. The adjustable lighting system for a drone of claim 3, wherein, the control system further comprises a wireless communication module which is used for wireless communication and data transmission with the unmanned aerial vehicle or other external equipment and realizes remote monitoring and control.

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