Unmanned aircraft patrol system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of patrol, in particular to an unmanned aircraft patrol system which comprises a patrol aircraft, a processing module, an acquisition module, a storage module, a cloud platform, a positioning module, a communication module, a control system, a verification module, an operation terminal and an alarm module. The operation terminal is used for the patrol personnel to operate equipment of the patrol aircraft, the control system is used for the patrol personnel to send patrol tasks to the patrol aircraft, and the acquisition module is used for acquiring railway information in the moving process of the patrol aircraft and displaying the railway information on the operation terminal. The positioning module is used for positioning the position of the patrol aircraft in real time and feeding back the position to the operation terminal, the alarm module is used for carrying out alarm processing on obstacles in the railway patrol process of the patrol aircraft and warning patrol personnel, and through the mode, the work difficulty of the patrol personnel is reduced, and the work efficiency of railway patrol is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of inspections, and in particular to an inspection system for unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are many construction units and residents along the railway. Therefore, it is easy to generate floating objects such as dust-proof nets, sunshade nets, advertising banners, vegetable greenhouses, and plastic bags, which pose a great hidden danger to the train operation safety on the railway. Therefore, the daily inspection work along the railway is particularly important. The existing inspection along the railway is often completed by inspectors.

[0003] However, the inspection of the railway by inspectors requires a lot of manpower and time, and the work difficulty of the inspectors is great, resulting in low work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an inspection system for unmanned aerial vehicles, aiming to solve the technical problems that the existing inspection of the railway by inspectors requires a lot of manpower and time, the work difficulty of the inspectors is great, and the work efficiency is low.

[0005] To achieve the above object, an inspection system for unmanned aerial vehicles adopted by the present invention includes an inspection aerial vehicle, a processing module, a collection module, a storage module, a cloud platform, a positioning module, a communication module, a control system, a verification module, an operation terminal, and an alarm module. The processing module, the positioning module, and the communication module are respectively connected to the inspection aerial vehicle. The collection module is connected to the processing module. The storage module is respectively connected to the processing module and the communication module. The cloud platform is connected to the communication module. The control system is connected to the communication module. The verification module is connected to the control system. The operation terminal is connected to the verification module. The alarm module is connected to the control system;

[0006] The inspection aerial vehicle is used to receive the inspection task sent by the control system and collect railway information along the way based on the inspection task;

[0007] The operation terminal is used for the inspector to operate the equipment of the inspection aerial vehicle;

[0008] The control system is used for the inspector to send an inspection task to the inspection aerial vehicle;

[0009] The collection module is used to collect railway information during the movement of the inspection aerial vehicle and display it on the operation terminal;

[0010] The processing module is used to process the railway inspection data collected by the collection module;

[0011] The storage module is used to store the processed railway inspection data and then store it in the cloud platform through the communication module;

[0012] The cloud platform is used to collect and sort out the inspection data to facilitate subsequent personnel to trace the inspection work;

[0013] The communication module is used to provide a network between the inspection aircraft and the control system and between the storage module and the cloud platform;

[0014] The positioning module is used to real-time locate the position of the inspection aircraft and feedback it on the operation terminal;

[0015] The verification module is used to verify when the inspection personnel log in to the control system of the inspection aircraft;

[0016] The alarm module is used to alarm the obstacles during the inspection of the railway by the inspection aircraft, warning the inspection personnel to prevent the inspection aircraft from crashing.

[0017] Among them, the verification module includes a face recognition unit and a password verification unit, and the face recognition unit and the password verification unit are respectively connected to the control system;

[0018] The face recognition unit is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system of the inspection aircraft through face recognition;

[0019] The password verification unit is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system of the inspection aircraft through the account password.

[0020] Among them, the alarm module includes a pre-warning unit and a warning unit, and the pre-warning unit and the warning unit are respectively connected to the control system;

[0021] The pre-warning unit is used to pre-warn the obstacles ahead during the operation of the inspection aircraft, display it on the operation terminal, and remind the inspection personnel;

[0022] The warning unit is used to alarm when the inspection aircraft is about to collide with the obstacles ahead, display it on the operation terminal, and warn the inspection personnel.

[0023] Among them, the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a monitoring module and a fault diagnosis module, and the monitoring module and the fault diagnosis module are respectively connected to the control system;

[0024] The monitoring module is used to monitor the network status and system status of the inspection aircraft;

[0025] The fault diagnosis module is used to perform real-time and accurate fault diagnosis on the operating status of the inspection aircraft.

[0026] Among them, the monitoring module includes a network status monitoring unit and a system status monitoring unit. The network status monitoring unit and the system status monitoring unit are respectively connected to the control system;

[0027] The network status monitoring unit is used to monitor the network status of the inspection aircraft in real time;

[0028] The system status monitoring unit is used to monitor the condition of the control system of the inspection aircraft in real time.

[0029] Among them, the fault diagnosis module includes a fault processing unit and a fault tracing unit. The fault processing unit and the fault tracing unit are respectively connected to the control system;

[0030] The fault processing unit is used to process faults of the inspection aircraft during operation to ensure the normal operation of the inspection aircraft;

[0031] The fault tracing unit is used to analyze and trace faults in the operating status of the inspection aircraft, which is conducive to subsequent targeted handling of faults.

[0032] Among them, the communication module includes multiple transmission channels, multiple packing units, multiple unpacking units, a first connection status detection unit, and a second connection status detection unit. Multiple packing units are all connected to the storage module. Each transmission channel is respectively connected to the corresponding packing unit. Each unpacking unit is respectively connected to the corresponding transmission channel. The first connection status detection unit is connected to multiple transmission channels. The second connection status detection unit is connected to multiple transmission channels;

[0033] The transmission channel is used to provide a transmission channel for railway inspection data;

[0034] The packing unit is used to pack railway inspection data;

[0035] The unpacking unit is used to unpack railway inspection data;

[0036] The first connection status detection unit is used to query the connection status between the packing unit and the transmission channel;

[0037] The second connection status detection unit is used to query the connection status between the transmission channel and the unpacking unit.

[0038] Among them, the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a first power supply module and a second power supply module. The first power supply module is connected to the operation terminal, and the second power supply module is connected to the inspection aircraft;

[0039] The first power supply module is used to supply power to the operation terminal;

[0040] The second power supply module is used to supply power to the inspection aircraft.

[0041] For an unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system of the present invention, the inspection aircraft receives the inspection task sent by the control system, and collects information along the railway based on the inspection task. The inspection personnel operate the equipment of the inspection aircraft through the operation terminal. The inspection personnel send the inspection task to the inspection aircraft through the control system on the operation terminal. The acquisition module on the inspection aircraft collects information along the railway and displays it on the operation terminal. The processing module processes the railway inspection data collected by the acquisition module, and the storage module stores the processed railway inspection data, and then stores it in the cloud platform through the communication module. The cloud platform collects and collates the inspection data to facilitate subsequent personnel to trace the inspection work. The communication module provides a network between the inspection aircraft and the control system, and provides a network between the storage module and the cloud platform. The positioning module real-time locates the position of the inspection aircraft and feeds it back to the operation terminal. The verification module verifies the inspection personnel when they log in to the control system of the inspection aircraft. The alarm module alarms the obstacles during the inspection of the railway by the inspection aircraft to warn the inspection personnel and prevent the inspection aircraft from crashing, realizing the reduction of the work difficulty of the inspection personnel and improving the work efficiency of railway inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic diagram of the principle of the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system of the present invention.

[0045] 101 - Patrol aircraft, 102 - Processing module, 103 - Acquisition module, 104 - Storage module, 105 - Cloud platform, 106 - Positioning module, 107 - Communication module, 108 - Control system, 109 - Face recognition unit, 110 - Password verification unit, 111 - Operation terminal, 112 - Early warning unit, 113 - Warning unit, 114 - Network status monitoring unit, 115 - System status monitoring unit, 116 - Fault handling unit, 117 - Fault tracing unit, 118 - First power supply module, 119 - Second power supply module, 120 - Pan-tilt head, 121 - Reminder module, 122 - Packing unit, 123 - Unpacking unit, 124 - Transmission channel, 125 - First connection status detection unit, 126 - Second connection status detection unit. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle patrol system, including a patrol aircraft 101, a processing module 102, an acquisition module 103, a storage module 104, a cloud platform 105, a positioning module 106, a communication module 107, a control system 108, a verification module, an operation terminal 111 and an alarm module. The processing module 102, the positioning module 106 and the communication module 107 are respectively connected to the patrol aircraft 101. The acquisition module 103 is connected to the processing module 102. The storage module 104 is respectively connected to the processing module 102 and the communication module 107. The cloud platform 105 is connected to the communication module 107. The control system 108 is connected to the communication module 107. The verification module is connected to the control system 108. The operation terminal 111 is connected to the verification module. The alarm module is connected to the control system 108;

[0048] The patrol aircraft 101 is configured to receive the patrol task sent by the control system 108 and collect the information along the railway based on the patrol task;

[0049] The operation terminal 111 is used for the patrol personnel to operate the equipment of the patrol aircraft 101;

[0050] The control system 108 is configured to send the patrol task to the patrol aircraft 101 by the patrol personnel;

[0051] The acquisition module 103 is used to collect railway information during the movement of the inspection aircraft 101 and display it on the operation terminal 111;

[0052] The processing module 102 is used to process the railway inspection data collected by the acquisition module 103;

[0053] The storage module 104 is used to store the processed railway inspection data and then store it in the cloud platform 105 through the communication module 107;

[0054] The cloud platform 105 is used to collect and collate the inspection data to facilitate subsequent personnel to trace the inspection work;

[0055] The communication module 107 is used to provide a network between the inspection aircraft 101 and the control system 108 and provide a network between the storage module 104 and the cloud platform 105;

[0056] The positioning module 106 is used to real-time locate the position of the inspection aircraft 101 and feedback it on the operation terminal 111;

[0057] The verification module is used to verify when the inspection personnel log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101;

[0058] The alarm module is used to alarm and handle obstacles during the inspection of the railway by the inspection aircraft 101, warning the inspection personnel to prevent the inspection aircraft 101 from crashing.

[0059] In this embodiment, the inspection aircraft 101 receives the inspection task sent by the control system 108, and collects information along the railway based on the inspection task. The inspection personnel operate the equipment of the inspection aircraft 101 through the operation terminal 111. The inspection personnel send the inspection task to the inspection aircraft 101 through the control system 108 on the operation terminal 111. The acquisition module 103 on the inspection aircraft 101 collects information along the railway and displays it on the operation terminal 111. The processing module 102 processes the railway inspection data collected by the acquisition module 103. The storage module 104 stores the processed railway inspection data, and then stores it in the cloud platform 105 through the communication module 107. The cloud platform 105 collects and collates the inspection data to facilitate subsequent personnel to trace the inspection work. The communication module 107 provides a network between the inspection aircraft 101 and the control system 108, and provides a network between the storage module 104 and the cloud platform 105. The positioning module 106 real-time locates the position of the inspection aircraft 101 and feeds it back to the operation terminal 111. The verification module verifies the inspection personnel when they log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101. The alarm module performs alarm processing on obstacles during the inspection of the railway by the inspection aircraft 101 to warn the inspection personnel and prevent the inspection aircraft 101 from crashing, reducing the work difficulty of the inspection personnel and improving the work efficiency of railway inspection.

[0060] Further, the verification module includes a face recognition unit 109 and a password verification unit 110, and the face recognition unit 109 and the password verification unit 110 are respectively connected to the control system 108;

[0061] The face recognition unit 109 is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 through face recognition;

[0062] The password verification unit 110 is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 through account password.

[0063] In this embodiment, through the face recognition unit 109, the inspection personnel log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 through face recognition, and through the password verification unit 110, the inspection personnel log in to the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 through account password.

[0064] Further, the alarm module includes a pre-warning unit 112 and a warning unit 113, and the pre-warning unit 112 and the warning unit 113 are respectively connected to the control system 108;

[0065] The warning unit 112 is used to give a warning about obstacles ahead during the operation of the inspection aircraft 101, display it on the operation terminal 111, and remind the inspection personnel.

[0066] The warning unit 113 is used to give an alarm when the inspection aircraft 101 is about to collide with an obstacle ahead, display it on the operation terminal 111, and warn the inspection personnel.

[0067] In this embodiment, the warning unit 112 gives a warning about obstacles ahead during the operation of the inspection aircraft 101, displays it on the operation terminal 111, and reminds the inspection personnel; the warning unit 113 gives an alarm when the inspection aircraft 101 is about to collide with an obstacle ahead, displays it on the operation terminal 111, and warns the inspection personnel.

[0068] Further, the unmanned aircraft inspection system further includes a monitoring module and a fault diagnosis module, and the monitoring module and the fault diagnosis module are respectively connected to the control system 108;

[0069] The monitoring module is used to monitor the network status and system status of the inspection aircraft 101;

[0070] The fault diagnosis module is used to perform real-time and accurate fault diagnosis on the operation status of the inspection aircraft 101.

[0071] In this embodiment, the monitoring module monitors the network status and system status of the inspection aircraft 101, and the fault diagnosis module performs real-time and accurate fault diagnosis on the operation status of the inspection aircraft 101.

[0072] Further, the monitoring module includes a network status monitoring unit 114 and a system status monitoring unit 115, and the network status monitoring unit 114 and the system status monitoring unit 115 are respectively connected to the control system 108;

[0073] The network status monitoring unit 114 is used to monitor the network status of the inspection aircraft 101 in real time;

[0074] The system status monitoring unit 115 is used to monitor the status of the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 in real time.

[0075] In this embodiment, the network status monitoring unit 114 monitors the network status of the inspection aircraft 101 in real time, and the system status monitoring unit 115 monitors the status of the control system 108 of the inspection aircraft 101 in real time.

[0076] Further, the fault diagnosis module includes a fault processing unit 116 and a fault tracing unit 117, and the fault processing unit 116 and the fault tracing unit 117 are respectively connected to the control system 108;

[0077] The fault processing unit 116 is used to process faults of the patrolling aircraft 101 during operation to ensure the normal operation of the patrolling aircraft 101;

[0078] The fault tracing unit 117 is used to analyze and trace faults in the operation state of the patrolling aircraft 101, which is beneficial to subsequent targeted handling of faults.

[0079] In this embodiment, the fault processing unit 116 processes faults of the patrolling aircraft 101 during operation to ensure the normal operation of the patrolling aircraft 101; the fault tracing unit 117 analyzes and traces faults in the operation state of the patrolling aircraft 101, which is beneficial to subsequent targeted handling of faults.

[0080] Further, the communication module 107 includes a plurality of transmission channels 124, a plurality of packing units 122, a plurality of unpacking units 123, a first connection state detection unit 125 and a second connection state detection unit 126. The plurality of packing units 122 are all connected to the storage module 104, each transmission channel 124 is respectively connected to the corresponding packing unit 122, each unpacking unit 123 is respectively connected to the corresponding transmission channel 124, the first connection state detection unit 125 is connected to the plurality of transmission channels 124, and the second connection state detection unit 126 is connected to the plurality of transmission channels 124;

[0081] The transmission channel 124 is used to provide a transmission channel 124 for railway inspection data;

[0082] The packing unit 122 is used to pack railway inspection data;

[0083] The unpacking unit 123 is used to unpack railway inspection data;

[0084] The first connection state detection unit 125 is used to query the connection state between the packing unit 122 and the transmission channel 124;

[0085] The second connection state detection unit 126 is used to query the connection state between the transmission channel 124 and the unpacking unit 123.

[0086] In this embodiment, the transmission channel 124 provides a transmission channel for railway inspection data. The packing unit 122 packs the railway inspection data, and the unpacking unit 123 unpacks the railway inspection data. The first connection status detection unit 125 queries the connection status between the packing unit 122 and the transmission channel 124, and the second connection status detection unit 126 queries the connection status between the transmission channel 124 and the unpacking unit 123. In the above manner, different transmission channels 124 are divided according to the data transmission volume, and multiple data are quickly transmitted to the cloud platform 101 using different transmission channels 124.

[0087] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a first power supply module 118 and a second power supply module 119. The first power supply module 118 is connected to the operation terminal 111, and the second power supply module 119 is connected to the inspection aircraft 101.

[0088] The first power supply module 118 is used to supply power to the operation terminal 111.

[0089] The second power supply module 119 is used to supply power to the inspection aircraft 101.

[0090] In this embodiment, the first power supply module 118 supplies power to the operation terminal 111, and the second power supply module 119 supplies power to the inspection aircraft 101.

[0091] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a pan-tilt head 120, and the pan-tilt head 120 is connected to the acquisition module 103.

[0092] The pan-tilt head 120 is used to rotate the acquisition module 103 in the horizontal and vertical directions during the flight of the inspection aircraft 101, which is beneficial for the inspection of the railway.

[0093] In this embodiment, the pan-tilt head 120 rotates the acquisition module 103 in the horizontal and vertical directions during the flight of the inspection aircraft 101, which is beneficial for the inspection of the railway.

[0094] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a reminder module 121, and the reminder module 121 is connected to the inspection aircraft 101.

[0095] The reminder module 121 is used to remind road pedestrians and drive them away from the railway.

[0096] In this embodiment, the reminder module 121 reminds road pedestrians and drives them away from the railway.

[0097] The above-disclosed is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Of course, the scope of the rights of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand all or part of the processes of implementing the above embodiments, and the equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system, characterized in that it includes an inspection aerial vehicle, a processing module, a collection module, a storage module, a cloud platform, a positioning module, a communication module, a control system, a verification module, an operation terminal and an alarm module. The processing module, the positioning module, and the communication module are respectively connected to the inspection aerial vehicle. The collection module is connected to the processing module. The storage module is respectively connected to the processing module and the communication module. The cloud platform is connected to the communication module. The control system is connected to the communication module. The verification module is connected to the control system. The operation terminal is connected to the verification module. The alarm module is connected to the control system; the inspection aerial vehicle is used to receive the inspection task sent by the control system and collect information along the railway based on the inspection task; the operation terminal is used for the inspection personnel to operate the equipment of the inspection aerial vehicle; the control system is used for the inspection personnel to send inspection tasks to the inspection aerial vehicle; the collection module is used to collect railway information during the movement of the inspection aerial vehicle and display it on the operation terminal; the processing module is used to process the railway inspection data collected by the collection module; the storage module is used to store the processed railway inspection data and then store it in the cloud platform through the communication module; the cloud platform is used to collect and organize the inspection data to facilitate subsequent personnel to trace the inspection work; the communication module is used to provide a network between the inspection aerial vehicle and the control system and between the storage module and the cloud platform; the positioning module is used to real-time locate the position of the inspection aerial vehicle and feedback it on the operation terminal; the verification module is used to verify when the inspection personnel log in to the control system of the inspection aerial vehicle; the alarm module is used to alarm and handle obstacles during the inspection of the railway by the inspection aerial vehicle, warning the inspection personnel to prevent the inspection aerial vehicle from crashing.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the verification module includes a face recognition unit and a password verification unit, and the face recognition unit and the password verification unit are respectively connected to the control system; the face recognition unit is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system of the inspection aerial vehicle through face recognition; the password verification unit is used for the inspection personnel to log in to the control system of the inspection aerial vehicle through an account password.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 2, characterized in that the alarm module includes a pre-warning unit and a warning unit, and the pre-warning unit and the warning unit are respectively connected to the control system; the pre-warning unit is used to pre-warn of obstacles ahead during the operation state of the inspection aerial vehicle, display it on the operation terminal, and remind the inspection personnel; the warning unit is used to alarm when the inspection aerial vehicle is about to collide with an obstacle ahead, display it on the operation terminal, and warn the inspection personnel.

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 3, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a monitoring module and a fault diagnosis module, and the monitoring module and the fault diagnosis module are respectively connected to the control system; the monitoring module is used to monitor the network status and system status of the inspection aerial vehicle; the fault diagnosis module is used to perform real-time and accurate fault diagnosis on the operating status of the inspection aerial vehicle.

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 4, wherein the monitoring module includes a network status monitoring unit and a system status monitoring unit, and the network status monitoring unit and the system status monitoring unit are respectively connected to the control system; the network status monitoring unit is used to monitor the network status of the inspection aerial vehicle in real time; the system status monitoring unit is used to monitor the status of the control system of the inspection aerial vehicle in real time.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 5, wherein the fault diagnosis module includes a fault processing unit and a fault tracing unit, and the fault processing unit and the fault tracing unit are respectively connected to the control system; the fault processing unit is used to process faults of the inspection aerial vehicle during operation to ensure the normal operation of the inspection aerial vehicle; the fault tracing unit is used to analyze and trace faults in the operating status of the inspection aerial vehicle, which is beneficial to subsequent targeted handling of faults.

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the communication module includes a plurality of transmission channels, a plurality of packing units, a plurality of unpacking units, a first connection status detection unit and a second connection status detection unit. A plurality of the packing units are all connected to the storage module, each of the transmission channels is respectively connected to the corresponding packing unit, each of the unpacking units is respectively connected to the corresponding transmission channel, the first connection status detection unit is connected to a plurality of the transmission channels, and the second connection status detection unit is connected to a plurality of the transmission channels; the transmission channels are used to provide transmission channels for railway inspection data; the packing units are used to pack railway inspection data; the unpacking units are used to unpack railway inspection data; the first connection status detection unit is used to query the connection status between the packing unit and the transmission channel; the second connection status detection unit is used to query the connection status between the transmission channel and the unpacking unit.

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system further includes a first power supply module and a second power supply module. The first power supply module is connected to the operation terminal, and the second power supply module is connected to the inspection aerial vehicle; the first power supply module is used to supply power to the operation terminal; the second power supply module is used to supply power to the inspection aerial vehicle.

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