Solar watering unmanned aerial vehicle system

Abstract

The invention discloses a solar water sprinkling unmanned aerial vehicle system which is characterized by comprising a solar water sprinkling unmanned aerial vehicle, a solar panel cleaning device, a display device, a user terminal device and a central cloud server, the solar water sprinkling unmanned aerial vehicle is used for converting solar energy into electric energy to be used by the solar water sprinkling unmanned aerial vehicle, shooting image data of a solar panel, receiving a water sprinkling instruction for water sprinkling and forwarding a cleaning instruction; the solar panel cleaning device is used for executing cleaning operation; and the display device is used for displaying the working voltage and current of the solar panel, calculating the product of the working voltage and current to obtain power, and sending the power to the central cloud server. The solar watering unmanned aerial vehicle system is high in adaptability, low in cost, convenient and fast.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a solar-powered watering drone system. Background Art

[0002] Solar energy has become the focus of attention due to its unique advantages. The abundant solar radiation energy is an important energy source, which is inexhaustible, pollution-free, cheap, and freely available to humans. The energy of solar energy reaching the ground every second is as high as 800MWh. If 0.1% of the solar energy on the earth's surface is converted into electrical energy, with a conversion rate of 5%, the annual power generation can reach 5.6×10^12 kilowatt-hours, which is equivalent to 40 times the world's energy consumption. It is precisely because of these unique advantages of solar energy that after the 1980s, the types of solar cells have continued to increase, the scope of application has become increasingly broad, and the market scale has gradually expanded. At present, people are gradually applying solar energy to various fields.

[0003] One of the biggest environmental pollution problems that has caused damage to solar power generation efficiency and even solar panels themselves is dust pollution, which can also cause hot spot effects. Currently, the more common methods are manual flushing and high-pressure water guns, which can easily make the water spraying range incomplete and uneven, causing great waste of water resources, and it is impossible to determine whether the low power generation efficiency is caused by damage or dust.

[0004] In summary, the market needs a solar-powered watering drone system that is highly adaptable, low-cost, convenient and fast.

[0005] Invention patent content

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a solar-powered watering drone system with strong adaptability, low cost, convenience, speed and accurate detection, which can realize watering and cleaning of solar panels.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A solar watering drone system, comprising: a solar watering drone, a solar panel cleaning device and a display device arranged on a solar panel, a user terminal device and a central cloud server;

[0009] The solar-powered watering drone is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the solar-powered watering drone.

[0010] Capture image data of solar panels, receive watering instructions to perform watering, and forward cleaning instructions;

[0011] The solar panel cleaning device is used to perform cleaning operations;

[0012] The display device is used to display the working voltage and current of the solar panel, and calculate the product of the working voltage and current to obtain the power and send it to the central cloud server;

[0013] The central cloud server is used to send watering instructions to the solar watering drone, send cleaning instructions to the solar watering drone or the solar panel cleaning device, receive and analyze image data collected by the solar watering drone, and receive and analyze working voltage and current data provided by the display device;

[0014] The user terminal device is used to receive analysis and processing results, image data and monitor the solar panel cleaning device and the solar watering drone;

[0015] The central cloud server is wirelessly connected to the user terminal device, the solar-powered watering drone, the solar panel cleaning device, and the display device respectively, and the solar-powered watering drone is also wirelessly connected to the solar panel cleaning device.

[0016] Furthermore, the solar-powered watering drone comprises a frame and a watering device, the frame being provided with a solar module, an image acquisition module, a first wireless transmission module, and a first control module;

[0017] The solar module is located on the upper surface of the solar watering drone and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the solar watering drone;

[0018] The image acquisition device is used to collect image data of the panel of the solar panel and the surrounding environment of the solar watering drone;

[0019] The watering device is used to receive a watering instruction and perform a watering operation;

[0020] The first control module is used to control the flight of the solar-powered sprinkler drone, perform image capture, and control the sprinkler operation of the sprinkler device;

[0021] The first wireless transmission module is used to receive the collected and summarized data and send it to the central cloud server through the communication base station.

[0022] Furthermore, after the solar-powered watering drone completes a watering operation, it will send instructions to the solar panel cleaning device to complete the cleaning work as a working cycle.

[0023] Furthermore, after completing a working cycle, the central cloud server compares the power of the solar panels before and after the working cycle. The power before the working cycle is P1, and the power after the working cycle is P2.

[0024] When P2 is greater than or equal to NP1, the solar watering drone is notified to suspend operation, wherein N is greater than or equal to 1.05; preferably, the range of N can be [1.05 1.3]; preferably, N can be 1.1, 1.2.

[0025] When P2 is less than NP1, the solar sprinkler drone is notified to start the next working cycle until P2 is greater than or equal to NP1.

[0026] It should be noted that P1 is the actual power before cleaning, and P2 is the final actual power after cleaning.

[0027] When M working cycles are completed and P2 is less than NP1, the central cloud server sends a reminder of solar panel damage to the user terminal device. M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3. Preferably, it is 3.

[0028] After receiving the prompt, the user terminal device detects whether the solar panel is damaged, and replaces it if it is found to be damaged.

[0029] Furthermore, the image acquisition device includes a white light camera and an infrared thermal imager. The first image is obtained by photographing the solar panel with the white light camera, and the first image is used for dust recognition processing and light spot recognition processing of the central cloud server; the second image is obtained by detecting the surface temperature change of the photovoltaic panel with the infrared thermal imager to judge the dust accumulation situation.

[0030] Furthermore, the central cloud server obtains a processing result based on a comprehensive analysis of the first image and the second image, and sends instructions to the solar sprinkler drone and / or the solar panel cleaning device based on the processing result.

[0031] The beneficial effects are as follows:

[0032] The product provided by this application is highly adaptable, low-cost, convenient, fast, and easy to maintain. Through the collection and analysis of big data of large-scale solar panels, it can accurately improve the cleaning efficiency and facilitate the inspection of the effect of the operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a solar-powered watering drone system in one embodiment.

[0034] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a solar-powered water-sprinkling drone in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with examples, but does not constitute any limitation to the patent of the present invention. Any limited number of modifications made by anyone within the scope of the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a solar watering drone system, including: a solar watering drone, a solar panel cleaning device and a display device arranged on a solar panel, a user terminal device and a central cloud server;

[0037] The solar-powered watering drone is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the solar-powered watering drone.

[0038] Preferably, the drone may also be provided with an energy storage module for storing electrical energy for use by the drone.

[0039] Capture image data of solar panels, receive watering instructions to perform watering, and forward cleaning instructions;

[0040] The solar panel cleaning device is used to perform cleaning operations;

[0041] The display device is used to display the working voltage and current of the solar panel, and calculate the product of the working voltage and current to obtain the power and send it to the central cloud server;

[0042] The central cloud server is used to send watering instructions to the solar watering drone, send cleaning instructions to the solar watering drone or the solar panel cleaning device, receive and analyze image data collected by the solar watering drone, and receive and analyze working voltage and current data provided by the display device;

[0043] The user terminal device is used to receive analysis and processing results, image data and monitor the solar panel cleaning device and the solar watering drone;

[0044] The central cloud server is wirelessly connected to the user terminal device, the solar-powered watering drone, the solar panel cleaning device, and the display device respectively, and the solar-powered watering drone is also wirelessly connected to the solar panel cleaning device.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the solar-powered water-sprinkling drone includes a frame and a water-sprinkling device, and the frame is provided with a solar module, an image acquisition module, a first wireless transmission module, and a first control module;

[0046] The solar module is located on the upper surface of the solar watering drone and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the solar watering drone;

[0047] The energy storage module is used to store electrical energy for use by the solar-powered water-sprinkling drone;

[0048] The image acquisition device is used to collect image data of the panel of the solar panel and the surrounding environment of the solar watering drone;

[0049] The watering device is used to receive a watering instruction and perform a watering operation;

[0050] Preferably, the sprinkler is located on the lower surface of the frame.

[0051] The first control module is used to control the flight of the solar-powered sprinkler drone, perform image capture, and control the sprinkler operation of the sprinkler device;

[0052] The first wireless transmission module is used to receive the collected and summarized data and send it to the central cloud server through the communication base station.

[0053] Furthermore, after the solar-powered watering drone completes a watering operation, it will send instructions to the solar panel cleaning device to complete the cleaning work as a working cycle.

[0054] Preferably, the solar panel cleaning device comprises a brush, a rotating motor, a moving motor, a moving part, and a guide wheel;

[0055] When the cleaning device receives the cleaning instruction forwarded by the watering drone, the rotating motor starts the rotating part to rotate the brush, and the guide wheel starts to move under the drive of the moving motor, thereby driving the brush to move back and forth on the solar panel. During this period, the brush continues to rotate under the cooperation of the moving mechanism and the rotating part, and the number of guide wheel movements is set based on the dust situation identified by the central cloud server based on the processing results of the first image and the second image. The more dust there is, the more times the guide wheel moves.

[0056] Furthermore, after completing a working cycle, the central cloud server compares the power of the solar panels before and after the working cycle. The power before the working cycle is P1, and the power after the working cycle is P2.

[0057] When P2 is greater than or equal to NP1, the solar sprinkler drone is notified to suspend operation, where N is greater than or equal to 1.05;

[0058] When P2 is less than NP1, the solar sprinkler drone is notified to start the next working cycle until P2 is greater than or equal to NP1.

[0059] Furthermore, the image acquisition device includes a white light camera and an infrared thermal imager. The first image is obtained by photographing the solar panel with the white light camera, and the first image is used for dust recognition processing and light spot recognition processing of the central cloud server; the second image is obtained by detecting the surface temperature change of the photovoltaic panel with the infrared thermal imager to judge the dust accumulation situation.

[0060] Furthermore, the central cloud server obtains a processing result based on a comprehensive analysis of the first image and the second image, and sends instructions to the solar sprinkler drone and / or the solar panel cleaning device based on the processing result.

[0061] The beneficial effects are as follows:

[0062] The product provided by this application is highly adaptable, low-cost, convenient, fast, and easy to maintain. Through the collection and analysis of big data of large-scale solar panels, it can accurately improve the cleaning efficiency. At the same time, it can facilitate the inspection of the effect of the operation and determine whether the weakening of solar panel power generation is caused by dust or damage.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar-powered watering drone system, characterized in that: include: A solar-powered watering drone, a solar panel cleaning device and a display device mounted on a solar panel, a user terminal device, and a central cloud server; The solar-powered watering drone is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it for use by the solar-powered watering drone, capture image data of solar panels, receive watering instructions to water, and forward cleaning instructions; The solar panel cleaning device is used to perform cleaning operations; The display device is used to display the working voltage and current of the solar panel, and calculate the product of the working voltage and current to obtain the power and send it to the central cloud server; The central cloud server is used to send watering instructions to the solar watering drone, send cleaning instructions to the solar watering drone or the solar panel cleaning device, receive and analyze image data collected by the solar watering drone, and receive and analyze working voltage and current data provided by the display device; The user terminal device is used to receive analysis and processing results, image data and monitor the solar panel cleaning device and the solar watering drone; The central cloud server is wirelessly connected to the user terminal device, the solar-powered watering drone, the solar panel cleaning device, and the display device respectively, and the solar-powered watering drone is also wirelessly connected to the solar panel cleaning device.

2. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar-powered watering drone comprises a frame and a watering device, the frame being provided with a solar module, an image acquisition module, a first wireless transmission module, a first control module, and an energy storage module; The solar module is located on the upper surface of the solar watering drone and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the solar watering drone; The energy storage module is used to store electrical energy for use by the solar-powered water-sprinkling drone; The image acquisition device is used to collect image data of the panel of the solar panel and the surrounding environment of the solar watering drone; The watering device is used to receive a watering instruction and perform a watering operation; The first control module is used to control the flight of the solar-powered sprinkler drone, perform image capture, and control the sprinkler operation of the sprinkler device; The first wireless transmission module is used to receive the collected and summarized data and send it to the central cloud server through the communication base station.

3. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the solar-powered watering drone completes a watering operation, it will send instructions to the solar panel cleaning device to complete the cleaning work as a working cycle.

4. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 3 is characterized in that: After completing a working cycle, the central cloud server compares the power of the solar panels before and after the working cycle. The power before the working cycle is P1, and the power after the working cycle is P2. When P2 is greater than or equal to NP1, the solar sprinkler drone is notified to suspend operation, where N is greater than or equal to 1.05; When P2 is less than NP1, the solar sprinkler drone is notified to start the next working cycle until P2 is greater than or equal to NP1.

5. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 4, characterized in that: When M working cycles are completed and P2 is less than NP1, the central cloud server sends a prompt of solar panel damage to the user terminal device, where M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3.

6. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 5, characterized in that: After receiving the prompt, the user terminal device detects whether the solar panel is damaged, and replaces it if it is found to be damaged.

7. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The image acquisition device includes a white light camera and an infrared thermal imager. The first image is obtained by photographing the solar panel with the white light camera. The first image is used for dust recognition and light spot recognition processing of the central cloud server. The second image is obtained by detecting the surface temperature change of the photovoltaic panel with the infrared thermal imager to judge the dust accumulation situation.

8. The solar-powered watering drone system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central cloud server obtains a processing result based on a comprehensive analysis of the first image and the second image, and sends instructions to the solar sprinkler drone and / or the solar panel cleaning device based on the processing result.

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