Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle piloting system and method and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle piloting system and method and a vehicle, and the method comprises the steps: displaying and selecting a bound unmanned aerial vehicle through a vehicle-mounted large screen, and setting the flight parameters of the unmanned aerial vehicle; the vehicle-mounted large screen is used for displaying, and the flight mode of the unmanned aerial vehicle is selected through the vehicle-mounted large screen, a mobile phone or a handle; therefore, the selection of the flight mode and the flight state of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be controlled through multiple parties. The unmanned aerial vehicle executes a flight task according to a flight mode displayed by the vehicle-mounted large screen, and transmits flight data collected by the flight task to the vehicle-mounted processing unit in real time; the vehicle-mounted processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information transmitted by the flight data and displays the road condition information on the vehicle-mounted large screen, and the flight data of the unmanned aerial vehicle is processed by using the vehicle-mounted processing unit, so that the data processing efficiency is higher. A navigation-free piloting mode enriches the piloting mode of the unmanned aerial vehicle of a driver, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is suitable for multi-scene requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of vehicle-mounted drone navigation technology, specifically relating to a vehicle-mounted drone navigation system, method, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, as automobiles become increasingly intelligent, their entertainment value also increases. In-vehicle screens offer high resolution, allowing drone systems to be integrated and displayed. The drone control feeds are larger, clearer, and more immersive than those on smartphones. However, a drawback is that this only integrates the drone's entertainment system, treating the in-vehicle screen merely as an extension of the smartphone screen, without fully utilizing the advantages of drones in vehicle driving and navigation.

[0003] A new vehicle-mounted drone navigation system is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted drone navigation system to solve the technical problems of existing technologies where the vehicle-mounted large screen is only used as an extension of the mobile phone screen and the drone data processing efficiency is low.

[0005] Another objective of this invention is to provide a navigation method using a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation system.

[0006] Another objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle employing an onboard drone navigation system.

[0007] The technical solution of this invention to solve its technical problem is as follows: A vehicle-mounted drone navigation system includes: The system initialization unit allows users to select and set the drone's flight parameters on the vehicle's large screen after powering on. The mode selection unit utilizes the vehicle-mounted large screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode via the vehicle-mounted large screen, mobile phone, or controller; The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The drone transmits flight data collected during the flight mission to the vehicle-mounted processing unit in real time. In flight mode, there is no navigation navigation mode, which calculates the vehicle's heading in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the vehicle system, allowing the drone to fly according to the vehicle's heading. In navigation navigation mode, the drone flies according to the vehicle's driving route transmitted by the vehicle navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit. The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle-mounted large screen. The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

[0008] Furthermore, the flight parameters include flight distance, flight altitude, and the distance difference between the vehicle and the drone.

[0009] Furthermore, in the mode selection unit, the in-vehicle screen is connected to the mobile phone or the controller via wired or wireless communication.

[0010] Furthermore, the flight mode also includes a drone escort mode, which follows the movement trajectory of a selected movable target.

[0011] Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted processing unit is also used to identify dangerous road conditions based on the images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and display them in advance on the vehicle-mounted large screen; determine whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; read the battery status, motor status, and flight status of the drone to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

[0012] A navigation method using a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation system includes the following steps: S1: After the vehicle is powered on, use the in-vehicle screen to display and select the bound drone, and set the drone's flight parameters; use the in-vehicle screen, mobile phone or controller to select the drone's flight mode. S2: The UAV control unit controls the UAV to execute flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The UAV transmits the flight data collected during the flight mission to the vehicle-mounted processing unit in real time. In the flight mode, there is no navigation navigation mode, which calculates the vehicle's heading in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the vehicle system, allowing the UAV to fly according to the vehicle's heading. In the navigation navigation mode, the UAV flies according to the vehicle's driving route transmitted by the vehicle navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit. In the UAV accompaniment mode, the UAV follows the movement trajectory of the selected movable target. S3: The onboard processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information conveyed by the flight data, and displays it on the onboard screen.

[0013] Further, step S3 specifically involves: the vehicle-mounted processing unit processing the flight data, identifying dangerous road conditions based on the images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and displaying them in advance on the vehicle-mounted large screen; determining whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; reading the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

[0014] A vehicle comprising: The system initialization unit allows users to select and set the drone's flight parameters on the vehicle's large screen after powering on. The mode selection unit utilizes the vehicle-mounted large screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode via the vehicle-mounted large screen, mobile phone, or controller; The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes flight data, calculates road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle's large screen. Specifically, it identifies dangerous road conditions based on images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and displays them on the vehicle's large screen in advance; it determines whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; it reads the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

[0015] The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By utilizing a large in-vehicle screen to display and select the bound drone, the drone's flight parameters can be set; the drone's flight mode can be selected via the large in-vehicle screen, mobile phone, or controller; allowing for multi-party control of the drone's flight mode selection and flight status. The drone executes its flight mission according to the selected flight mode and transmits the flight data collected during the mission to the in-vehicle processing unit in real time; the in-vehicle processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information conveyed by the flight data, and displays it on the large in-vehicle screen. Utilizing the in-vehicle processing unit to process the drone's flight data results in higher data processing efficiency. The inclusion of a navigation-free navigation mode and a navigation-guided navigation mode enriches the driver's drone navigation options, adapting to various scenario needs. By leveraging drones, drivers can avoid road conditions and plan routes using navigation, identifying road conditions ahead in advance. The onboard processing unit processes the data and transmits it to the driver via the vehicle's large screen, enabling early identification of road conditions. This allows drivers to perceive potential dangers and congestion ahead, facilitating risk avoidance and timely switching to more reasonable routes. By fully utilizing the advantages of drones, the driving experience can be enhanced. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the navigation system of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the navigation method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Example 1: like Figure 1 As shown, this invention discloses a vehicle-mounted drone navigation system, comprising: The system initialization unit, after the vehicle is powered on, displays and selects the bound drone on the vehicle's large screen to set the drone's flight parameters. These parameters include flight distance, flight altitude, and the distance difference between the vehicle and the drone. The flight distance can be set to options such as 20 meters, 50 meters, or 100 meters in front of the drone. The mode selection unit uses a large in-vehicle screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode and control the drone to take photos and videos via the large in-vehicle screen, mobile phone, or controller. In the mode selection unit, the large in-vehicle screen is connected to the mobile phone or controller via wired or wireless communication.

[0020] The drone control unit controls the drone to execute flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The drone transmits the flight data collected during the mission to the onboard processing unit in real time via wireless image transmission. In the flight mode, there is a navigation-free mode where the drone calculates the vehicle's orientation in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the onboard system, allowing the drone to fly accordingly. In the navigation-guided mode, the drone flies based on the vehicle's driving route transmitted from the onboard navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit, extending the driver's road condition recognition system based on the onboard navigation path. In the drone accompaniment mode, the drone follows the movement trajectory of a selected movable target, which can be set as the vehicle via the onboard screen.

[0021] The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes flight data, calculates road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle's large screen. Based on images transmitted by the drone, it uses algorithms to identify dangerous road conditions and displays them in advance on the vehicle's large screen. Dangerous road conditions generally include road obstructions, potholes, and road closures. The vehicle-mounted processing unit can also identify traffic information and specially calibrated road conditions and display them on the vehicle's large screen. Traffic information generally includes congestion and intersections; specially calibrated road conditions generally include off-road roads, water crossings, gravel roads, and muddy roads. It determines whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; it reads the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

[0022] The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

[0023] It can also be equipped with various entertainment functions of the drone system as needed, such as drone surround shooting, drone flight path detour, drone fixed-point tracking, etc.; and equipped with post-processing functions of the in-vehicle infotainment system, such as image processing, one-click video creation, and instant in-vehicle video shooting, etc.

[0024] Example 2: like Figure 2 As shown, a navigation method using a vehicle-mounted drone navigation system includes the following steps: S1: After the vehicle is powered on, use the in-vehicle screen to display and select the bound drone, and set the drone's flight parameters; use the in-vehicle screen, mobile phone or controller to select the drone's flight mode. S2: The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the flight modes displayed on the vehicle's large screen. The drone transmits the flight data collected during the flight mission to the vehicle's processing unit in real time. In the flight modes, there is no navigation navigation mode, which calculates the vehicle's heading in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the vehicle system, allowing the drone to fly according to the vehicle's heading. In the navigation navigation mode, the drone flies according to the vehicle's driving route transmitted by the vehicle navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit. In the drone accompaniment mode, the drone follows the movement trajectory of the selected movable target. S3: The onboard processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the onboard screen; specifically: the onboard processing unit processes the flight data, identifies dangerous road conditions based on the images transmitted by the drone using algorithms, and displays them in advance on the onboard screen; it determines whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; it reads the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

[0025] Example 3: A vehicle comprising: The system initialization unit allows users to select and set the drone's flight parameters on the vehicle's large screen after powering on. The mode selection unit utilizes the vehicle-mounted large screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode via the vehicle-mounted large screen, mobile phone, or controller; The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes flight data, calculates road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle's large screen. Specifically, it identifies dangerous road conditions based on images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and displays them on the vehicle's large screen in advance; it determines whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; it reads the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance. The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

[0026] Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation system, characterized in that, include: The system initialization unit allows users to select and set the drone's flight parameters on the vehicle's large screen after powering on. The mode selection unit utilizes the vehicle-mounted large screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode via the vehicle-mounted large screen, mobile phone, or controller; The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The drone transmits flight data collected during the flight mission to the vehicle-mounted processing unit in real time. In flight mode, there is no navigation navigation mode, which calculates the vehicle's heading in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the vehicle system, allowing the drone to fly according to the vehicle's heading. In navigation navigation mode, the drone flies according to the vehicle's driving route transmitted by the vehicle navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit. The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle-mounted large screen. The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

2. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle navigation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flight parameters include flight distance, flight altitude, and the distance difference between the vehicle and the drone.

3. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle navigation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: In the mode selection unit, the in-vehicle screen is connected to the mobile phone or the controller via wired or wireless communication.

4. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle navigation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flight mode also includes a drone escort mode, which follows the movement trajectory of a selected mobile target.

5. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle navigation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted processing unit is also used to identify dangerous road conditions based on images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and display them in advance on the vehicle-mounted screen; determine whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; read the battery status, motor status, and flight status of the drone to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

6. A navigation method using the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation system according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: After the vehicle is powered on, use the in-vehicle screen to display and select the bound drone, and set the drone's flight parameters; use the in-vehicle screen, mobile phone or controller to select the drone's flight mode. S2: The drone control unit controls the drone to execute flight missions according to the flight modes displayed on the vehicle's large screen, and transmits the flight data collected during the flight missions to the vehicle's processing unit in real time. In the flight modes, there is no navigation navigation mode, which calculates the vehicle's heading in real time based on the six-axis gyroscope in the vehicle system, allowing the drone to fly according to the vehicle's heading; in the navigation navigation mode, it flies according to the vehicle's driving route transmitted by the vehicle navigation system and the flight parameters selected by the system initialization unit; in the drone accompaniment mode, it follows the movement trajectory of the selected movable target. S3: The onboard processing unit processes the flight data, calculates the road condition information conveyed by the flight data, and displays it on the onboard screen.

7. The navigation method using a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Step S3 specifically involves: the vehicle-mounted processing unit processing the flight data, identifying dangerous road conditions based on the images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and displaying them in advance on the vehicle-mounted large screen; determining whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; reading the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The system initialization unit allows users to select and set the drone's flight parameters on the vehicle's large screen after powering on. The mode selection unit utilizes the vehicle-mounted large screen to display and allows users to select the drone's flight mode via the vehicle-mounted large screen, mobile phone, or controller; The drone control unit controls the drone to perform flight missions according to the selected flight mode. The vehicle-mounted processing unit processes flight data, calculates road condition information transmitted by the flight data, and displays it on the vehicle's large screen. Specifically, it identifies dangerous road conditions based on images transmitted by the drone using algorithms and displays them on the vehicle's large screen in advance; it determines whether to issue an alarm based on the degree of danger of the road condition information; it reads the drone's battery status, motor status, and flight status to determine the working status of the navigation system and further determine whether the navigation system needs maintenance. The UAV control unit is connected to the system initialization unit, mode selection unit, and vehicle processing unit respectively. The navigation system can be enabled or disabled via an external switch or CAN bus.

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