A control system for a drone swarm to cooperatively lay smoke and a method of using the same

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically disclosing a control system and method for coordinated smoke deployment by a UAV swarm. It includes a vehicle-mounted platform, a UAV swarm, a vehicle-mounted weather radar, an AI processing module, and a high-altitude surveillance UAV. The vehicle-mounted weather radar monitors wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area. The AI ​​processing module receives all target information from the target area through virtual AI simulation, then automatically calculates the area requiring smoke generation and the number of UAVs needed. Subsequently, the UAV swarm, carrying smoke-generating agents, releases them at designated locations to form a shielding cloud, which can conceal or deceive enemy UAVs and cover friendly infantry and vehicles. The high-altitude surveillance UAV monitors the target area and the smoke generation and deployment effects in real time. Even after being interfered with and disconnected from the control system, the UAVs can still execute preset commands and automatically return after completing the mission. This invention improves the practicality and reliability of battlefield shielding and meets the battlefield's protection requirements for UAVs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a control system for coordinated smoke distribution by a UAV swarm and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] In modern warfare, drones have become a significant threat, and ground infantry and various vehicles lack corresponding countermeasures. While existing battlefields can shield drones, the smoke agents used for shielding are carried by individual soldiers or vehicles, providing only individual shielding and failing to block drones. Furthermore, their use can easily expose the user.

[0003] Currently, there is no technology that combines smoke-generating agents with drones to achieve large-scale battlefield cover. Existing shielding methods have limited protective effects and cannot meet the needs of effective cover for infantry and vehicles in the battlefield environment. Therefore, a technical solution is needed that can improve battlefield cover and counter the threat of drones. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a control system and method for the coordinated smoke deployment of drone swarms that can improve battlefield concealment and counter drone threats.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A control system for coordinated smoke distribution by a swarm of drones includes a vehicle-mounted carrier, on which a swarm of drones, a vehicle-mounted weather radar, an AI processing module, and a high-altitude surveillance drone are mounted.

[0007] The vehicle-mounted weather radar is used to monitor wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area; the AI ​​processing module is used to receive the target area's target information and, in combination with the wind direction and weather information monitored by the vehicle-mounted weather radar, automatically calculate the wind direction data, the number of drones required to perform the mission, and the smoke generation and placement locations, so as to achieve smoke coverage of the target area.

[0008] The multiple drones are all equipped with smoke generators, which are used to release the smoke generators at the smoke deployment locations determined by the AI ​​processing module to form a shielding cloud layer to conceal or deceive enemy drones and cover friendly infantry and vehicles; the drone swarm is pre-programmed with fixed execution commands, and when a drone is interfered with or controlled and disconnected from the control system, it continues to execute the fixed execution commands and automatically returns to base after completing the commands; the high-altitude surveillance drone is used to monitor the target area in real time.

[0009] Preferably, the number of drones carried by the vehicle-mounted carrier is several hundred.

[0010] Preferably, the multiple drones can release smoke-generating agents at multiple different smoke-laying locations to deceive enemy drones.

[0011] Preferably, the AI ​​processing module receives the target area's calibration information through virtual AI simulation.

[0012] A method for using a control system for collaborative smoke distribution by a drone swarm:

[0013] S1. Real-time monitoring of wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area via vehicle-mounted meteorological radar;

[0014] S2. Based on virtual AI simulation, the target area is calibrated on the computer. The AI ​​processing module receives the calibrated information and combines it with the wind direction and weather information monitored in step S1. Then, it automatically calculates the required number of drones and the corresponding smoke placement locations.

[0015] S3. Control the drones carrying smoke agents to fly to the smoke deployment location determined in step S2 and release the smoke agents to form a cloud of smoke to block the enemy drones' line of sight, or release the smoke agents at multiple different smoke deployment locations to deceive the enemy drones and provide cover for our infantry and vehicles.

[0016] S4. Real-time monitoring of the target area and smoke distribution effect using a high-altitude drone;

[0017] S5. When the drone performing the smoke-spreading task is interfered with and disconnected from the control system, the drone continues to execute preset fixed commands and automatically returns to base after completing the smoke-spreading task.

[0018] This invention combines drones with smoke generators to achieve large-scale concealment and cover on the battlefield. It can not only block the enemy drones' line of sight, but also deceive the enemy by deploying smoke in multiple locations, fully protecting friendly infantry and vehicles. It can improve the practicality and reliability of battlefield cover and meet the battlefield's protection needs for drones. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of using the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0024] A control system for coordinated smoke distribution by a swarm of drones includes a vehicle-mounted carrier, on which a swarm of drones, a vehicle-mounted weather radar, an AI processing module, and a high-altitude surveillance drone are mounted.

[0025] The vehicle-mounted weather radar is used to monitor wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area; the AI ​​processing module is used to receive the target area's target information and, in combination with the wind direction and weather information monitored by the vehicle-mounted weather radar, automatically calculate the wind direction data, the number of drones required to perform the mission, and the smoke generation and placement locations, so as to achieve smoke coverage of the target area.

[0026] The multiple drones are all equipped with smoke generators, which are used to release smoke generators at the smoke deployment locations determined by the AI ​​processing module to form a shielding cloud layer to conceal or deceive enemy drones and cover friendly infantry and vehicles; the drone swarm is pre-programmed with fixed execution commands, and when a drone is interfered with or controlled and disconnected from the control system, it continues to execute the fixed execution commands and automatically returns to base after completing the commands;

[0027] The high-altitude surveillance drone is used to monitor the target area in real time.

[0028] Specifically, the vehicle-mounted platform carries several hundred drones.

[0029] Specifically, the multiple drones can release smoke agents at multiple different smoke-producing locations to deceive enemy drones.

[0030] Specifically, the AI ​​processing module receives the target area's calibration information through virtual AI simulation.

[0031] A method for using a control system for collaborative smoke distribution by a drone swarm:

[0032] S1. Real-time monitoring of wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area via vehicle-mounted meteorological radar;

[0033] S2. Based on virtual AI simulation, the target area is calibrated on the computer. The AI ​​processing module receives the calibrated information and combines it with the wind direction and weather information monitored in step S1. Then, it automatically calculates the required number of drones and the corresponding smoke placement locations.

[0034] S3. Control the drones carrying smoke agents to fly to the smoke deployment location determined in step S2 and release the smoke agents to form a cloud of smoke to block the enemy drones' line of sight, or release the smoke agents at multiple different smoke deployment locations to deceive the enemy drones and provide cover for our infantry and vehicles.

[0035] S4. Real-time monitoring of the target area and smoke distribution effect using a high-altitude drone;

[0036] S5. When the drone performing the smoke-spreading task is interfered with and disconnected from the control system, the drone continues to execute preset fixed commands and automatically returns to base after completing the smoke-spreading task.

[0037] Example

[0038] During operation, the vehicle-mounted carriers, including a swarm of drones carrying smoke generators, vehicle-mounted weather radar, AI processing modules, and high-altitude surveillance drones, are first delivered to the designated area of ​​the battlefield. The vehicle-mounted weather radar then monitors the wind direction, weather, and other real-time information that is helpful to the battlefield.

[0039] Subsequently, the target area is calibrated on the computer using a virtual AI simulation. The AI ​​processing module can receive all the calibrated information and then, combined with the wind direction and weather data monitored by the vehicle-mounted weather radar, automatically calculate the number of drones needed to carry out the smoke deployment mission on the battlefield and the corresponding smoke generation and deployment locations.

[0040] Next, the drone swarm flies to the pre-set smoke-generating and smoke-laying positions, releases smoke agents, and forms a cloud layer on the battlefield to obscure or deceive the enemy drones' line of sight, thus providing technical cover for friendly infantry and vehicles. On the other hand, the high-altitude surveillance drones continuously monitor the target area and the smoke-laying effect in real time. If the drones performing the smoke-laying mission are interfered with and disconnected from the control system, they will still continue to execute the preset fixed speech and smoke-laying commands, and can automatically return to base after the smoke-generating and smoke-laying mission is completed.

[0041] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control system for coordinated smoke distribution by a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, This includes a vehicle-mounted carrier, which is equipped with a drone swarm, vehicle-mounted weather radar, AI processing module, and high-altitude surveillance drone. The vehicle-mounted weather radar is used to monitor wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area; the AI ​​processing module is used to receive the target area's target information and, in combination with the wind direction and weather information monitored by the vehicle-mounted weather radar, automatically calculate the wind direction data, the number of drones required to perform the mission, and the smoke generation and placement locations, so as to achieve smoke coverage of the target area. The multiple drones are all equipped with smoke generators, which are used to release the smoke generators at the smoke deployment locations determined by the AI ​​processing module to form a shielding cloud layer to conceal or deceive enemy drones and cover friendly infantry and vehicles; the drone swarm is pre-programmed with fixed execution commands, and when a drone is interfered with or controlled and disconnected from the control system, it continues to execute the fixed execution commands and automatically returns to base after completing the commands; the high-altitude surveillance drone is used to monitor the target area in real time.

2. The control system for collaborative smoke distribution by a drone swarm as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted platform carries several hundred drones.

3. The control system for collaborative smoke distribution by a drone swarm as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple drones can release smoke agents at multiple different smoke-producing locations to deceive enemy drones.

4. The control system for collaborative smoke distribution by a drone swarm as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The AI ​​processing module receives the target area's calibration information through virtual AI simulation.

5. A method for using a control system for coordinated smoke distribution by a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that: S1. Real-time monitoring of wind direction and weather information in the battlefield area via vehicle-mounted meteorological radar; S2. Based on virtual AI simulation, the target area is calibrated on the computer. The AI ​​processing module receives the calibrated information and combines it with the wind direction and weather information monitored in step S1. Then, it automatically calculates the required number of drones and the corresponding smoke placement locations. S3. Control the drones carrying smoke agents to fly to the smoke deployment location determined in step S2 and release the smoke agents to form a cloud of smoke to block the enemy drones' line of sight, or release the smoke agents at multiple different smoke deployment locations to deceive the enemy drones and provide cover for our infantry and vehicles. S4. Real-time monitoring of the target area and smoke distribution effect using a high-altitude drone; S5. When the drone performing the smoke-spreading task is interfered with and disconnected from the control system, the drone continues to execute preset fixed commands and automatically returns to base after completing the smoke-spreading task.

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