Unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography all-in-one machine equipment

Abstract

The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography all-in-one machine equipment comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle and a pan-tilt camera, a lifting mechanism is installed at the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the free end of the lifting mechanism is located outside the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the pan-tilt camera is installed at the free end of the lifting mechanism; the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a vehicle body, at least one battery is detachably arranged in the vehicle body, a controller is further arranged in the vehicle body, at least three supporting arms are symmetrically arranged on the side face of the vehicle body, and driving motors are arranged at the tail ends of the supporting arms. And paddles are mounted on a rotating shaft of the driving motor. During use, the pan-tilt camera can be driven by the lifting mechanism to realize up-down position adjustment, when the pan-tilt camera descends to the bottom of the machine body, the field of view of the pan-tilt camera is wide, the pan-tilt camera is suitable for monitoring ground targets, and when the pan-tilt camera ascends to the top of the machine body, the pan-tilt camera is suitable for aerial shooting, and ground interference can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aerial photography drone technology, specifically to a self-service aerial photography integrated device. Background Technology

[0002] Drone aerial photography is a technology that uses drones equipped with cameras or other shooting equipment to acquire images of the Earth's surface from the air. During use, the drone's camera can be controlled by a photographer, or it can shoot automatically or be remotely controlled. Most aerial photography uses drones. With technological advancements, aerial photography has also been applied to scenic area management. It can not only collect scenic images but also monitor the number and distribution of tourists, allowing management personnel to understand the situation of the scenic area in a timely manner and promptly identify and address potential hazards.

[0003] The "eyes" of an aerial drone are its gimbal camera, which is crucial for image acquisition. In reality, most gimbal cameras are mounted on the bottom of the drone, providing a wide field of view suitable for monitoring ground targets. Mounting the gimbal camera on the top of the drone is suitable for aerial photography, such as aerial video and panoramic capture, and reduces ground interference. However, once the gimbal camera is installed on the drone, its position cannot be changed, preventing easy switching between the top and bottom of the drone. Therefore, we propose a self-service aerial photography integrated device for drones. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing gimbal cameras that cannot be adjusted after being mounted on drones, this invention provides a drone self-service aerial photography integrated device that has the advantage of controlling the height of the gimbal camera through a lifting mechanism, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: A drone self-service aerial photography integrated device is designed, including a drone and a gimbal camera. A lifting mechanism is installed on the top of the drone, and the free end of the lifting mechanism is located outside the drone. The gimbal camera is installed on the free end of the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism drives the gimbal camera to rise and fall between the top and bottom of the drone.

[0006] Preferably, the unmanned aerial vehicle includes a body, at least one battery is detachably installed inside the body, and a controller is also installed inside the body. At least three arms are symmetrically arranged on the side of the body, and drive motors are provided at the ends of the arms. Blades are mounted on the shafts of the drive motors.

[0007] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is located in the middle of the machine body.

[0008] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided at the middle position of the top of the machine body, the lifting mechanism is installed in the mounting groove, and the free end of the lifting mechanism extends from one end of the mounting groove to the outside of the machine body.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is a two-axis mechanical arm or a multi-axis mechanical arm.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting mechanism comprises a mounting seat at one end of the body, the mounting seat is parallel to the mounting groove, the bottom of the mounting seat is rotatably connected with at least two parallel arranged supporting rods, the bottom of one of the supporting rods is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the mounting groove, and a telescopic mechanism is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the supporting rod, the telescopic mechanism is inclined downward and the bottom of the telescopic mechanism is rotatably arranged on the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting rod is mounted in the end of the mounting seat, an adjusting motor is mounted on the side of the end of the mounting seat, the adjusting motor is connected with the connecting rod, the adjusting motor is used to drive the connecting rod to rotate, and the gimbal camera is mounted on the end of the connecting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the supporting arm is a folding supporting arm, and the supporting arm can be folded on the side of the body.

[0013] Preferably, at least two battery boxes are symmetrically mounted on the two sides of the body, and the batteries can be detachably mounted in the battery boxes.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, in use, the gimbal camera can be adjusted in position up and down under the driving of the lifting mechanism, when the gimbal camera is lowered to the bottom of the body, the field of view of the gimbal camera is wide, which is suitable for monitoring the ground target, and when the gimbal camera is raised to the top of the body, it is suitable for aerial shooting and can reduce ground interference. Therefore, the lifting mechanism can drive the gimbal camera to rise or fall, so that the gimbal camera can be adjusted in position up and down. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of one side of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic view of the other side of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic view of the lifting mechanism after being lifted in the present application.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic view of the lifting mechanism in the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a sectional view of the present application. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 6 For the present application Figure 2 .

[0022] In the figure: 1, the body; 2, drive motor; 3, paddle; 4, arm; 5, battery; 6, mounting groove; 7, mounting seat; 8, adjusting motor; 9, gimbal camera; 10, leg; 11, connecting rod; 12, strut; 13, telescopic mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] With reference to Figures 1 to 6 , the present application provides a technical solution: a self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of unmanned aerial vehicle, including unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicle including body 1, body 1 inside detachable at least one battery 5, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, specifically in the body 1 both sides symmetrical installation of at least two battery box, battery 5 can be detachably installed in the battery box, such as the number of installed battery 5 is at least two, increase the endurance time of unmanned aerial vehicle. In the body 1 is also provided with a controller, controller is also called control board, the controller is the control center of the whole unmanned aerial vehicle; The side of the body 1 is symmetrically provided with at least three arms 4, the end of the arm 4 is provided with a drive motor 2, the drive motor 2 is provided with a paddle 3 on the rotating shaft, in theory, three paddles 3 keep balance, but in order to increase the stability of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the number of arms 4 is four and symmetrically arranged, so that four paddles 3 provide lift at the same time. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the bottom of the body 1 is provided with a leg 10 at four corners, the bottom of the leg 10 is provided with a shock pad, the leg 10 is supported on the ground; Among them, the arm 4 is a folding arm, the arm 4 can be folded on the side of the body 1; on the contrary, the arm 4 can be unfolded around the body 1 after being opened, and the arm 4 can be kept fixed by locking after being opened.

[0025] In reality, the gimbal camera 9 is installed on the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle or below the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the position of the gimbal camera 9 cannot be adjusted after installation. Therefore, in order to enable the gimbal camera 9 to realize up-down position adjustment, a lifting mechanism is installed on the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the lifting mechanism is arranged at the middle of the body 1, and the free end of the lifting mechanism is located outside the unmanned aerial vehicle. The gimbal camera 9 is installed on the free end of the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism drives the gimbal camera 9 to rise and fall between the top and the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle, Figure 1 The gimbal camera 9 in the body 1 is located below the body 1, Figure 3 The gimbal camera 9 in the body 1 rises above the body 1; An installation groove 6 is arranged at the middle of the top of the body 1, and the battery 5 is arranged on both sides of the installation groove 6. During installation, the lifting mechanism is installed in the installation groove 6, the free end of the lifting mechanism extends from one end of the installation groove 6 to the outside of the body 1, so that the gimbal camera 9 is located outside one end of the body 1.

[0026] In the present application, the lifting mechanism is a two-axis mechanical arm or a multi-axis mechanical arm, and the multi-axis mechanical arm includes a three-axis mechanical arm, a four-axis mechanical arm, a five-axis mechanical arm or a six-axis mechanical arm, and the gimbal camera 9 is directly installed on the end of the mechanical arm; In the present application, the lifting mechanism also includes other structures in addition to the mechanical arm, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the figure, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting seat 7 located at one end of the body 1, the mounting seat 7 is parallel to the installation groove 6, and at least two parallel supporting rods 12 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting seat 7. The bottom of the supporting rod 12 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the installation groove 6. At this time, the mounting seat 7 can rotate around the bottom of the installation groove 6 through the supporting rod 12, and the parallel relationship between the mounting seat 7 and the bottom of the installation groove 6 remains unchanged during rotation. As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 One end of the supporting rod 12 is rotatably installed with a telescopic mechanism 13, the telescopic mechanism 13 is inclined downward and rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation groove 6, and the telescopic mechanism 13 is a screw linear drive module or an electric telescopic rod. When the telescopic mechanism 13 is telescoped, the mounting seat 7 can be driven to move up and down; The end of the mounting seat 7 is a U-shaped opening, a connecting rod 11 is installed in the end of the mounting seat 7, an adjusting motor 8 is installed on the side surface of the end of the mounting seat 7, the adjusting motor 8 is connected to the connecting rod 11, and the adjusting motor 8 is used to drive the connecting rod 11 to rotate, so that the connecting rod 11 can rotate under the driving of the adjusting motor 8, and the gimbal camera 9 is installed on the end of the connecting rod 11, as shown in Figure 3As shown, the holder camera 9 changes position with the rotation of the connecting rod 11, so that the holder camera 9 swings above the body 1. The holder camera 9 is a special camera for unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography, which not only can realize stable positioning and anti-shake function, but also can realize full-range rotation adjustment. When the holder camera 9 is located at the bottom of the body 1, the holder camera 9 has a wide field of view, is suitable for monitoring ground targets (such as plant protection operation, ground inspection, etc.), and can reduce wind resistance. When the holder camera 9 is located at the top of the body 1, it is suitable for aerial photography (such as aerial video, panoramic collection, etc.), and can reduce ground interference (such as vegetation obstruction, etc.). Therefore, the lifting mechanism, whether it is a mechanical arm or a structure other than a mechanical arm, can drive the holder camera 9 to rise or fall, so that the holder camera 9 realizes up-down position adjustment.

[0027] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit 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.

Claims

1. A UAV self-service aerial photography integrated machine device, comprising a UAV and a gimbal camera (9), characterized in that, The unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with a lifting mechanism on the top, and the free end of the lifting mechanism is located outside the unmanned aerial vehicle. The gimbal camera (9) is installed on the free end of the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism drives the gimbal camera (9) to ascend and descend between the top and the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle. 2.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 1, wherein, The unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a body (1), at least one battery (5) is detachably arranged in the body (1), and a controller is further arranged in the body (1). The body (1) is symmetrically provided with at least three supporting arms (4) on the side, and a driving motor (2) is arranged at the end of the supporting arm (4), and a paddle (3) is arranged on the rotating shaft of the driving motor (2). 3.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 2, wherein, The lifting mechanism is arranged in the middle of the body (1). 4.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 3, wherein, An installation groove (6) is arranged at the middle position of the top of the body (1), the lifting mechanism is installed in the installation groove (6), and the free end of the lifting mechanism extends from one end of the installation groove (6) to the outside of the body (1). 5.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 4, wherein, The lifting mechanism is a two-axis mechanical arm or a multi-axis mechanical arm. 6.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 4, wherein, The lifting mechanism comprises a mounting seat (7) arranged at one end of the body (1), and the mounting seat (7) is parallel to the installation groove (6). At least two parallel supporting rods (12) are rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting seat (7), and the supporting rods (12) are rotatably installed at the bottom of the installation groove (6). A telescopic mechanism (13) is rotatably installed at the bottom of one of the supporting rods (12), and the telescopic mechanism (13) is inclined downward and rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation groove (6).

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 6, wherein, A connecting rod (11) is installed at the end of the mounting seat (7), an adjusting motor (8) is installed on the side of the end of the mounting seat (7), the adjusting motor (8) is connected with the connecting rod (11), the adjusting motor (8) is used to drive the connecting rod (11) to rotate, and the gimbal camera (9) is installed at the end of the connecting rod (11). 8.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 2, wherein, The supporting arm (4) is a folding supporting arm, and the supporting arm (4) can be folded at the side of the body (1). 9.The unmanned aerial vehicle self-service aerial photography integrated machine device of claim 8, wherein, At least two battery boxes are symmetrically installed on the two sides of the body (1), and the battery (5) is detachably installed in the battery box.

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