Single or swarm launch control systems for UAVs on different media platforms

Abstract

This invention proposes a single or swarm launch control system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) applicable to different media platforms, enabling rapid pre-launch testing without relying on the UAV's onboard battery. It includes a power module, a satellite communication / positioning module, a network communication module, an intelligent control module, a data exchange module, a gating control module, a channel array, and a connection base. The power module provides DC voltage within the system and power for UAV testing. The satellite communication / positioning module provides location information to UAVs within the device that cannot receive satellite positioning signals. The network communication module establishes a communication network between the launch control system and the UAVs. The intelligent control module processes information within the launch control system, issues commands to other modules, and facilitates information exchange between the launch control system and the UAVs. The data exchange module handles data transmission between the modules within the launch control system.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle control, and particularly relates to a single or cluster launching control system for unmanned aerial vehicles suitable for different medium platforms. BACKGROUND

[0002] The unmanned aerial vehicle control technology is constantly innovating and developing, and significant progress has been made in various aspects. The endurance time, load capacity, and flight speed of unmanned aerial vehicles have been significantly improved. At the same time, the application of multi-sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and other technologies enables the unmanned aerial vehicle system to better perceive the environment and make decisions.

[0003] The existing unmanned aerial vehicle system has a long launching preparation time, and the device equipment is scattered, relying on the on-board battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself for power supply. When troubleshooting occurs, continuous power supply will cause the battery power to decrease, which cannot meet the subsequent flight requirements, and frequent charging and discharging will also shorten the service life of the battery. At the same time, most unmanned aerial vehicle systems only meet the launching requirements in specific ground environments, have poor universality, and cannot perform cluster rapid launching, which limits the application scenarios.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an unmanned aerial vehicle system control technology that can meet different medium platforms, is convenient for power supply and distribution, is easy to maintain, is suitable for long-term duty, does not rely on the on-board battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself, can perform rapid testing before launching, and can perform cluster rapid and continuous launching. SUMMARY

[0005] The application provides a single or cluster launching control system for unmanned aerial vehicles suitable for different medium platforms, which does not rely on the on-board battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself and can perform rapid testing before launching.

[0006] The application is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0007] A single or cluster launching control system for unmanned aerial vehicles suitable for different medium platforms, comprising: a power module, a satellite communication / positioning module, a networking communication module, an intelligent control module, a data exchange module, a gating control module, a channel array, and a connection base.

[0008] The power module is used to provide direct current voltage within the system and power supply for unmanned aerial vehicle testing.

[0009] The satellite communication / positioning module is used to provide position information to unmanned aerial vehicles that cannot receive satellite positioning signals within the device.

[0010] The networking communication module is used to establish a communication network between the launching control system and the unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0011] The intelligent control module is used for information processing within the launching control system, issuing instructions to other modules, and information interaction between the launching control system and the unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0012] The data exchange module is used for transmitting data between modules in the control system;

[0013] The gating control module is used for feeding back the current state of each channel in the channel array, accepting the reset operation of the channel array instructed by the intelligent control module, and controlling the on-off and switching of the power distribution and control channel;

[0014] The channel array is an array composed of relays, and each channel is used for power distribution and launch control of an unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0015] The connecting base is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle connecting cable.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0017] 1. The present application simplifies the design of the electrical system, is applicable to different medium platforms, and has strong universality;

[0018] 2. The power supply system of the present application is simple in power distribution operation and convenient to maintain, and can meet the needs of different test and test scenarios;

[0019] 3. The communication of the present application is unified, the network can be quickly formed, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles can be tested at the same time, and the preparation time before launch is shortened;

[0020] 4. The gating control of the present application can efficiently manage different working states of multiple channels, switch power distribution and control, and reset the channel after launching the unmanned aerial vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the launch control system of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the electrical unit of the unmanned aerial vehicle of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments shown and described in the drawings are only exemplary, and are intended to illustrate the principles and spirits of the present application, and not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0024] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 A single or cluster launch control system for unmanned aerial vehicles applicable to different medium platforms of the present application comprises a power module, a satellite communication / positioning module, a networking communication module, an intelligent control module, a data exchange module, a gating control module, a channel array, and a connecting base.

[0025] The power module is used for providing DC voltage in the system and power supply for unmanned aerial vehicle testing;

[0026] The satellite communication / positioning module is used to provide position information to the unmanned aerial vehicle which cannot receive satellite positioning signals in the device;

[0027] The networking communication module is used to establish a communication network between the launch control system and the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0028] The intelligent control module is used for information processing in the launch control system, issuing instructions to other modules, and information interaction between the launch control system and the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0029] The data exchange module is used for data transmission between modules in the launch control system;

[0030] The gating control module is used to feed back the current state of each channel in the channel array, accept the reset operation of the channel array by the intelligent control module, and control the on-off and switching of power distribution and control channels;

[0031] The channel array is an array composed of relays, and each channel is used for power distribution and launch control of an unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0032] The connecting base is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle connecting cable.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2 The unmanned aerial vehicle single or cluster launch control system suitable for different medium platforms of the application further comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit, including a power management module, a battery 1, a battery 2, a comprehensive control module, a load module, a networking communication module, a flight control module, a receiver, a rudder / propeller electronic speed controller, and a connecting cable; wherein:

[0034] The power management module is used to manage the power supply and distribution of each module of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit;

[0035] The battery 1 is used to supply voltage for unmanned aerial vehicle control, communication, and load (control electricity);

[0036] The battery 2 is used to supply voltage for unmanned aerial vehicle rudder electronic speed controller and propeller electronic speed controller (power electricity);

[0037] The comprehensive control module is used for information processing of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit, data interaction with each module, and issuing control instructions;

[0038] The load module is used to perform predetermined tasks and is equipped according to functional requirements;

[0039] The networking communication module is used to establish a communication network between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the launch control system, and between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0040] The flight control module is used for control during unmanned aerial vehicle flight;

[0041] The receiver is used to accept the instruction of manual operation control;

[0042] The rudder / propeller electric governor is used to accept the control instruction of flight control module, adjust the flight direction and power size;

[0043] The connecting cable is used to connect with the launching control system.

[0044] The working process of the launching control system and the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit is as follows:

[0045] The power module starts to output DC voltage, and the satellite communication / positioning module, networking communication module, intelligent control module and data exchange module are powered on, and the gating control module is powered by the intelligent control module;

[0046] After the gating control module is powered on, the channel array is reset to ensure that all channels are in the open state, and the state information is fed back to the intelligent control module, and after determining the state, the intelligent control module sends the closing instruction of the switch, and the DC voltage output by the power module is input to the channel array;

[0047] For testing a certain unmanned aerial vehicle in the system, the intelligent control module sends an instruction, the gating control module closes the corresponding channel, the voltage is transmitted to the connecting cable through the base, and the integrated control module, networking communication module and flight control module of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit are powered on;

[0048] After the integrated control module, networking communication module and flight control module are powered on and work normally, they communicate with the launching control system through the communication network formed by the networking communication module and perform testing work, and the integrated control module receives the instruction of the intelligent control module of the launching control system and sends a control signal to the power management module to close the switch 3 and power on the load, and the same testing work is performed;

[0049] In specific implementation, the DC voltage 2 of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit is input from outside and is powered by an external power supply; this is because the space of the launching device is limited, and the rudder / propeller electric governor is usually not powered on, and the power supply interface is used in emergency testing and troubleshooting.

[0050] Before launching the unmanned aerial vehicle, the switch 1 is closed, and the battery 1 is powered on, at this time, the power supply of the launching control system and the power supply of the battery 1 are combined into one; in this way, the two voltages will not flow into each other, ensuring the safety of the power supply system, and the power supply principle of the battery 2 is the same as that of the battery 1, which is controlled by the switch 2.

[0051] After the battery is powered normally, the corresponding channel distribution output of the channel array is disconnected, the launch control system no longer supplies power to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is powered by the battery on the unmanned aerial vehicle, the launch control is opened, after receiving the launch instruction, the unmanned aerial vehicle flies out from the device, completes one unmanned aerial vehicle launch, and quickly switches the corresponding channel of the channel array, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle cluster launch can be carried out.

[0052] In conclusion, the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0053] It is obvious for those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the embodiments of the present application can be realized in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the embodiments of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the embodiments of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the embodiments of the present application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims. In addition, it is obvious that the word "comprise" does not exclude other units or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. The plurality of units, modules or devices stated in the system, device or terminal claims can also be realized by the same unit, module or device through software or hardware. The words first, second, etc. are used to indicate names, and do not indicate any specific order.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application and are not limiting. Although the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be modified or replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A drone single or cluster launch control system suitable for different media platforms, characterized by, include: Power supply module, satellite communication / positioning module, networking communication module, intelligent control module, data exchange module, gating control module, channel array, connecting base, and UAV electrical unit; The power module is used to provide DC voltage within the system and power supply for UAV testing; The satellite communication / positioning module is used to provide location information to drones that are inside the device but cannot receive satellite positioning signals; The networking communication module is used to establish a communication network between the launch control system and the UAV. The intelligent control module is used for information processing within the launch control system, issuing instructions to other modules, and information interaction between the launch control system and the UAV. The data exchange module is used for data transmission between modules within the launch control system. The gating control module is used to provide feedback on the current status of each channel in the channel array, receive instructions from the intelligent control module to reset the channel array, and control the on / off and switching of power distribution and control channels. The channel array is an array of relays, with each channel controlling the power distribution and launch of a single UAV. The connecting base is connected to the drone's connecting cable; The UAV electrical unit includes a power management module, battery 1, battery 2, integrated control module, payload module, networking communication module, flight control module, receiver, servo / propeller ESC, and connecting cables; wherein: The power management module is used to manage the power supply and distribution of each module of the UAV's electrical unit; The battery 1 is used to supply voltage for the drone's control, communication, and payload. The battery 2 is used to supply voltage to the UAV's rudder ESC and propeller ESC. The integrated control module is used for processing information from the UAV's electrical unit, interacting with each module, and issuing control commands. The payload module is used to perform predetermined tasks and is equipped according to functional requirements; The networking communication module is used to build a communication network between the UAV and the launch control system, and between UAVs. The flight control module is used for controlling the UAV during flight. The receiver is used to receive manual operation control commands; The servo / propeller ESC is used to receive control commands from the flight control module and adjust the flight direction and power. The connecting cable is used to connect to the base of the launch control system.

2. A drone single or swarm launch control system suitable for different media platforms as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The workflow of the launch control system and the UAV electrical unit is as follows: When the power module starts up, it outputs DC voltage. The satellite communication / positioning module, the networking communication module, the intelligent control module, and the data exchange module are powered on. The gating control module is powered by the intelligent control module. After the gating control module is powered on, it performs a power-on reset of the channel array to ensure that all channels are in the off state and feeds back the status information to the intelligent control module. After confirming the status, the intelligent control module issues a switch closing command, and the DC voltage of the power module is output to the input terminal of the channel array. When testing a specific UAV within the system, the intelligent control module issues a command to select the control module to close the corresponding channel. Voltage is supplied through the base to the connecting cable, providing power to the integrated control module, network communication module, and flight control module of the UAV's electrical unit. After the comprehensive control module, the networking communication module and the flight control module are powered on and work normally, the communication network formed by the networking communication module communicates with the launch control system to perform test work. The comprehensive control module receives the instruction of the intelligent control module of the launch control system and sends a control signal to the power management module to close switch 3, thereby powering on the load and performing test work. After the battery is powered on normally, the corresponding channel distribution output of the channel array is disconnected, the launch control system no longer supplies power to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the battery on the unmanned aerial vehicle directly supplies power, the launch control is opened, and after receiving a launch instruction, the unmanned aerial vehicle flies out of the device to complete one unmanned aerial vehicle launch. The corresponding channel of the channel array can be quickly switched to perform cluster launch of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

3. A drone single or swarm launch control system suitable for different media platforms as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The direct current voltage 2 of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrical unit is externally input, and an external power supply is used for power supply.

4. A single or cluster launch control system for UAVs of different media platforms as claimed in claim 2, wherein, Before the unmanned aerial vehicle is launched, switch 1 is closed, and battery 1 supplies power. At this time, the power supply of the launch control system and the power supply of battery 1 are combined into one path. The power supply principle of battery 2 is the same as that of battery 1, which is controlled by switch 2.

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