Long-endurance field unmanned aerial vehicle nest platform

Abstract

The application provides a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle nest platform, and belongs to the technical field of aerial unmanned aerial vehicle nests.The platform is composed of a central fuselage, wings, landing gear, openable small unmanned aerial vehicle storage bin, a power system, a target detection system and an aircraft carrier control platform, wherein the openable small unmanned aerial vehicle storage bin internally carries multiple small unmanned aerial vehicles, and the small unmanned aerial vehicles are provided with cameras and target positioning systems.When the platform works in the air, the small unmanned aerial vehicles carried can be used to track wild animals through the target detection system in combination with the platform control system.The unmanned aerial vehicle nest platform has the characteristics of convenience and high efficiency, avoids problems such as limited coverage, high cost and many human interference factors in traditional wild animal detection, greatly facilitates wild animal detection work, and is particularly suitable for wild animal tracking and research scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a long-endurance drone nesting platform for the field, and more particularly to a drone nesting platform for carrying multiple small drones to enable these small drones to conduct large-scale detection and tracking of wild animals. It belongs to the technical field of aerial drone nesting platforms. Background Technology

[0002] Wild animals are an important component of ecosystems, and changes in their population size and range reflect the dynamics of the ecological environment. Currently, methods for detecting and tracking wild animals rely on wireless collars, satellite tracking, and manual observation, which have the following four limitations: 1) Limited coverage, making it difficult to meet the needs of animal detection and tracking in large-scale wild areas; 2) Significant disturbance to wild animals, potentially affecting their natural activities; 3) High cost of tracking equipment, complex installation and maintenance, hindering widespread adoption; 4) Low data collection and processing efficiency, making it difficult to obtain valuable information in a timely manner. Drone technology has been widely used in aerial photography and surveying, and its portability and flexibility give it a potential advantage in wildlife detection. However, existing drone platforms are limited by poor endurance and insufficient capacity to carry multiple drones, making it difficult to conduct long-endurance, large-scale wildlife detection in complex wild environments. Furthermore, they suffer from low automation and lack optimization for data collection and processing tailored to wildlife behavioral characteristics. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an innovative drone platform capable of large-scale, high-efficiency, and low-interference wildlife detection, suitable for complex wild environments. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a mobile drone nesting platform, characterized by comprising a central fuselage, wings, landing gear, an openable small drone storage compartment, a power system, a target detection system, and a platform control system. The central fuselage, wings, landing gear, and power system provide the necessary architecture and power equipment for takeoff, landing, and hovering of the mobile drone nesting platform. The openable small drone storage compartment houses multiple small drones, each equipped with a camera and target positioning system for distributed wildlife tracking. The platform control system consists of a platform control system, a small drone control system, and a charging or battery swapping system. The platform control system is located inside the central fuselage, while the small drone control systems are located inside the small drones. The target detection system sends wildlife data and wildlife signals to the platform control system, and the small drones send signals to the platform control system to open and close the small drone storage compartment. Simultaneously, the small drones track wildlife using their cameras and target positioning systems. The platform features a modular design, supporting highly stable movement and deployment in complex terrain conditions, significantly improving the adaptability of the drone platform in the wild. Attached Figure Description

[0004] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention.

[0005] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nest platform structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0006] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the wing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0007] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the landing gear structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a small drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a target detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the platform control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a target positioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall process of a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nesting platform according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] Matters not covered in this invention are common knowledge. The technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this invention and implement it accordingly, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this invention. All equivalent transformations or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of this invention should be covered within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a mobile drone nesting platform. The central fuselage 1 of the nesting platform is connected to the wings 2, landing gear 3 and an openable small drone storage compartment 4. The platform control system 16 is located inside the central fuselage 1.

[0016] like Figure 2 As shown, in the wing structure, the wing blades 5 and the wing shaft 6 are connected, and the diesel engine 7 is located at the bottom of the wing blades and connected to the wing shaft 6. The wing shaft 6 is located on both sides of the central fuselage 1, and is symmetrically distributed.

[0017] like Figure 3 As shown, the landing gear structure consists of rollers 8, roller shafts 9 and connecting rods 10. The connecting rods 10 are connected to the bottom of the central fuselage 1, providing gliding cushioning for the landing of the mobile UAV nest platform.

[0018] like Figure 4 As shown, the small drone includes a camera 11, which is responsible for acquiring wildlife image data and using a target detection algorithm to track wildlife.

[0019] like Figure 5 As shown, the target detection system 12 obtains real-time camera data 13, performs data preprocessing, and then transmits the data to the target detection module 14. The target detection module 14 uses a target detection model to detect the preprocessed data, and transmits the data detected as wild animals to the signal processor 15.

[0020] like Figure 6 As shown, the platform control system 16 receives data from the target detection system 12. Both the camera device 13 and the target detection system 12 are located within the platform control system 15. After receiving wildlife data signals from the target detection system 12, the signal processing unit 17 executes a series of micro-instructions and sends them to the Bluetooth device 17. The power supply 19 provides power to the platform control system. The signal processing unit 17 also receives signals from the small drone control system 20 and completes the opening and closing operation of the openable / closable small drone storage compartment 4.

[0021] like Figure 7 As shown, the small drone control system 20 is located inside the small drone and is equipped with a camera device 21. It receives signals from the platform control system 16 via a Bluetooth device 24 and then transmits the signals to the signal processing unit 23 to complete the small drone's landing or tracking tasks. The signal processing unit 23 transmits the detected wildlife data to the target positioning system 22, and the small drone transmits data to the target positioning system 22 via the camera device 21. The power supply 25 is powered by the small drone.

[0022] like Figure 8As shown, the target positioning system 22 receives signals from the system-type UAV control system 20 via the signal processor 26 and transmits wildlife data to the target positioning module 27. The camera device 28 transmits real-time camera data to the target positioning module 27, which in turn transmits wildlife location information to the signal processor 26. The signal processor 26 then transmits the information to the small UAV control system 20, completing the wildlife tracking.

[0023] The description of the embodiments in this specification should be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which should form part of the complete specification. In the drawings, the shape or thickness of the embodiments may be exaggerated and may be indicated in a simplified or convenient manner. Furthermore, parts of the various structures in the drawings will be described separately; it is worth noting that elements not shown in the figures or not described in words are in a form known to those skilled in the art.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nesting platform for forestry resource monitoring, characterized in that, The platform can hover in the air or remain on the ground, supporting mobile deployment and free movement; it consists of a central fuselage, wings, landing gear, an openable small drone storage bay, a power system, a target detection system, and a platform control system; the storage bay can store one or more small drones; the platform control system enables ground control of the drone nest platform.

2. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central fuselage provides structural support for the platform's takeoff, landing, and the openable UAV storage bay; the wings are connected to the central fuselage and are used for the platform's flight and to maintain balance; the landing gear is used for the platform's landing.

3. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The openable drone storage compartment is used to store small drones. The platform control system is located inside the storage compartment and can control the opening and closing of the compartment door.

4. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power system consists of a fuel engine or a battery.

5. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target detection system consists of sensor equipment, a target detection module, and a signal processor, and is used for target detection and transmitting the detection data to the platform control system.

6. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform control system consists of a platform control system module, a small UAV control system, and a charging or battery swapping system. The platform control system is located in the central fuselage and is connected to the ground via a communication module to achieve telemetry and remote control.

7. The platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, When storing a small drone, the small drone control system sends a signal to the platform control system through the signal processing unit to control the door to open and complete the storage. After storage is completed, a signal to close the door is sent.

8. The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The small drone is equipped with a camera and a target positioning system for tracking and locating targets.

9. The small unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that... Equipped with a camera and target positioning system for location tracking, it can track small drones.

10. The platform according to claims 5 and 6, characterized in that, The target detection system and the platform control system interact with each other through a signal processing unit. The platform control system then forwards the target information to the small UAV control system, which in turn controls the small UAV to perform the task through a communication module.

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