A reconnaissance and attack integrated unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV, integrating reconnaissance and strike functions, the UAV has achieved automatic launch and precise targeting, solving the problems of high supply cost and slow response speed of existing UAVs, and improving combat effectiveness.

CN122354818APending Publication Date: 2026-07-10WEIFANG UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WEIFANG UNIV OF SCI & TECH
Filing Date
2026-04-20
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tactical drones lack an integrated structure for automatic attack and reconnaissance, resulting in high supply costs and slow operational response times.

Method used

Design a reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV that integrates reconnaissance, decision-making and strike functions on a single platform. It can collect and transmit video through a reconnaissance module, and achieve automatic launch and precise aiming of projectiles by combining with a launch mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved a closed-loop operation of "detect and destroy", compressed the "kill chain" cycle, and improved the speed of combat response and the effectiveness of the first strike.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reconnaissance and strike equipment technology, and provides a reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV, comprising: a flight body, which includes a main frame, and a flight component on the outside of the main frame to drive the flight body; a feeding mechanism, which is installed at the bottom of the main frame, including a magazine for storing projectiles and a conveying channel for conveying projectiles; a launching mechanism, which is installed at the bottom of the feeding mechanism, including a firing element and a cartridge, so that projectiles are launched from the cartridge through the firing element; and a reconnaissance module, which is located at the bottom of the launching mechanism for video acquisition of the visible area at the bottom of the UAV. Thus, this invention, by setting up a UAV structure that integrates attack and reconnaissance functions, and by highly integrating reconnaissance, decision-making, and strike functions into a single platform, achieves a "detect and destroy" operational closed loop, enabling immediate strikes against high-value, time-sensitive targets such as moving vehicles and terrorists.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reconnaissance and strike equipment technology, and in particular to a reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of science and technology, the application of drones in various industries has become increasingly widespread. At present, the application of drones has involved aerial photography, agricultural and forestry plant protection, geological exploration, power line inspection, oil and gas pipeline inspection, highway accident management, forest fire prevention patrol, pollution environmental investigation, emergency rescue and first aid, disaster relief, and coastline patrol.

[0003] Existing tactical drones lack automated attack and reconnaissance systems and are mostly supplied via suicide missions, increasing the cost of drone supply.

[0004] In conclusion, the existing technology obviously has inconveniences and defects in practical use, so it is necessary to improve it. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide a reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). By setting up an UAV structure that integrates attack and reconnaissance functions, and highly integrating reconnaissance, decision-making, and strike functions into a single platform, it achieves a "detect and destroy" combat closed loop. It can launch immediate strikes against high-value, time-sensitive targets such as moving vehicles and terrorists, fundamentally compressing the "kill chain" cycle and greatly improving combat response speed and first-strike effectiveness.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising: The flight body includes a main frame, and a flight assembly is provided on the outside of the main frame to drive the flight body to fly. A feeding mechanism is installed at the bottom of the main frame. The feeding mechanism includes a magazine for storing projectiles and a conveying channel for conveying projectiles. The feeding mechanism is used for storing and conveying projectiles. A launching mechanism, which is mounted at the bottom of the feeding mechanism, the launching mechanism including a firing element and a cartridge, so as to launch a projectile from the cartridge through the firing element; The reconnaissance module, located at the bottom of the launch mechanism, is used to capture video of the visible area on the bottom of the drone.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flight component includes: A protective shell is fixedly connected to the main frame, and a drive motor is fixedly mounted on the protective shell; The wing is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor, and a protective rope is provided between the protective shells.

[0008] In one embodiment, a magazine is fixedly installed on the main frame, the feeding structure is fixed to the bottom of the magazine, and the feeding mechanism guides and transports the projectiles inside the magazine.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bottom of the magazine is provided with a mounting hole, the feeding mechanism is installed corresponding to the mounting hole, the bottom of the magazine is provided with a fixing frame, and the launching mechanism is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing frame.

[0010] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism further includes: A fabric cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed frame. The top of the fabric cylinder is corresponding to the mounting hole. A fabric disc is rotatably connected inside the fabric cylinder. The rotation of the fabric disc guides the projectiles one by one to the discharge port of the discharge cylinder. The ammunition supply line is installed at the outlet of the fabric cylinder, the conveying channel is located inside the ammunition supply line, and the bottom of the ammunition supply line extends to the inlet of the launching mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment, a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, the launching mechanism is installed at the bottom of the rotating seat, a drive wheel is provided at the top of the fixed frame, the drive wheel drives the rotating seat to rotate synchronously, a control motor is fixedly installed on the fixed frame, the drive wheel is fixed on the output shaft of the control motor, the drive wheel and the rotating seat are externally sprocket structures, and the drive wheel and the rotating seat are connected by a transmission belt.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the fabric tray is provided with a fabric groove, the size of which is slightly larger than the size of a single projectile, and the bottom of the fabric tray is provided with a fabric motor for driving the fabric tray to rotate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the launching mechanism includes: A bracket is mounted on the bottom of the rotating seat; The buffer chamber has an inlet at its top, which is connected to the outlet of the feed tube. The support rotates, causing the feed tube to rotate relative to the magazine. The firing element is located on the side of the buffer chamber away from the magazine, and the firing element is forced to eject the projectile from the magazine.

[0014] In one embodiment, the actuating element is two opposing firing wheels that rotate rapidly to propel the projectile outward, and a sight is provided on the top of the cartridge.

[0015] In one embodiment, the reconnaissance module is installed at the bottom of the bracket, and the feeding mechanism is provided with a control module for controlling the rotation of the fabric motor.

[0016] This invention provides a reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising: The flight unit includes a main frame with flight components on its outer side to drive the flight unit and ensure normal flight performance of the entire UAV. A feeding mechanism, installed at the bottom of the main frame, includes a magazine for storing projectiles and a conveying channel for transporting projectiles. This feeding mechanism stores and transports projectiles, ensuring a sufficient supply of projectiles to the launching mechanism and guaranteeing adequate projectile reserves for launch, effectively achieving the desired projectile supply. A launching mechanism, installed at the bottom of the feeding mechanism, includes a firing element and a cartridge case, enabling the firing element to launch projectiles from the cartridge case, ensuring automatic launch. The invention includes a reconnaissance module located at the bottom of the launching mechanism. This module captures video of the visible area on the bottom of the drone and transmits the captured images to the operator, enabling the drone to launch and maneuver projectiles, thus completing normal drone operations. In summary, the technical effect of this invention is achieved by setting up a drone structure that integrates attack and reconnaissance functions. By highly integrating reconnaissance, decision-making, and strike functions into a single platform, it realizes a "detect and destroy" combat loop. This allows for immediate strikes against high-value, time-sensitive targets such as moving vehicles and terrorists, fundamentally compressing the "kill chain" cycle and greatly improving combat response speed and first-strike effectiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top of the feeding mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom of the gift-giving mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a top view of the feeding mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top of the launching mechanism of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom of the launching mechanism of the present invention; In the diagram, 1-support leg, 2-protective shell, 3-protective rope, 4-drive motor, 5-main frame, 6-feeding mechanism, 61-control module, 62-material cylinder, 63-material tray, 64-material tube, 65-support, 66-transmission belt, 67-control motor, 68-fixed frame, 7-launching mechanism, 71-magazine, 72-firing element, 73-sight, 74-inlet, 75-reconnaissance module, 8-magazine magazine, 9-projectile. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0020] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0021] See Figures 1-7This invention provides a reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV includes a flight body, comprising a main frame 5. A flight assembly is located on the outer side of the main frame 5 to drive the flight body and ensure the normal flight performance of the entire UAV. A feeding mechanism 6 is installed at the bottom of the main frame 5. The feeding mechanism 6 includes a magazine 8 for storing projectiles 9 and a conveying channel for transporting projectiles 9. The feeding mechanism 6 is used to store and transport projectiles 9, ensuring the supply of projectiles 9 to the launching mechanism 7, guaranteeing the reserve of projectiles 9 during launch, and effectively achieving... The projectile 9 is supplied effectively; the launching mechanism 7 is installed at the bottom of the feeding mechanism 6. The launching mechanism 7 includes a firing element 72 and a cartridge 71, so that the projectile 9 is launched from the cartridge 71 through the firing element 72, ensuring an automatic launching effect; the reconnaissance module 75 is set at the bottom of the launching mechanism 7, which is used to collect video of the visible area at the bottom of the UAV and transmit the collected image to the operator's hand, so that the UAV can be operated to launch and turn the projectile 9, and complete the normal operation of the UAV. The bottom of the main frame 5 is provided with support legs 1 to ensure that the whole structure can be supported.

[0022] In one embodiment, the flight component includes: A protective shell 2 is fixedly connected to the main frame 5. A drive motor 4 is fixedly mounted on the protective shell 2. The protective shell 2 protects the wings and ensures the normal flight performance of the UAV. The wings are fixedly mounted to the output end of the drive motor 4. Protective ropes 3 are installed between the protective shells 2, protecting the main frame 5 and ensuring the stability of the UAV's flight. The UAV, driven by the drive motor 4, can utilize a brushless motor and wings. Here, a combination of a high-efficiency propeller provides lift and propulsion. The power system uses an E1500 high-efficiency disc brushless motor, which has significant advantages in power density and environmental adaptability compared to traditional brushed motors. The E1500 motor provides continuous and stable power output and can reliably operate within an ambient temperature range of -30°C to +60°C, adapting to various complex flight environments such as high altitude, high temperature, and high humidity. Furthermore, its power-to-weight ratio is approximately 15% better than conventional models, allowing it to output greater thrust or achieve longer flight time at the same weight. The motor uses high-grade magnets and precision winding technology to ensure high torque output and long-term operational reliability. Its long lifespan and low maintenance requirements help reduce total lifecycle costs. The motor has a flat efficiency curve, maintaining high efficiency under varying speeds and loads, thus improving energy utilization. It supports multiple control protocols, including PWM, DShot, and CAN bus, allowing for flexible adaptation to various flight control systems. Its compact, flat design also optimizes aerodynamic layout. Built-in temperature, speed, and vibration monitoring functions (existing technology, not detailed here) combined with flight control enable overload protection, temperature management, and health status warnings.

[0023] In one embodiment, to ensure the storage and feeding effect of the projectile 9, a magazine 8 is fixedly installed on the main frame 5. The feeding structure is fixed to the bottom of the magazine 8 to ensure that the projectile 9 can be guided from the bottom of the magazine 8 to the feeding mechanism 6, and to ensure that the feeding mechanism 6 can be fed normally. The feeding mechanism 6 guides and transports the projectile 9 inside the magazine 8. The bottom of the magazine 8 is provided with mounting holes, and the feeding mechanism 6 is installed corresponding to the mounting holes. The bottom of the magazine 8 is provided with a fixing frame 68, and the launching mechanism 7 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing frame 68 to ensure the normal installation effect of the feeding mechanism 6 and the launching mechanism 7.

[0024] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 6 further includes: A fabric cylinder 62 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing frame 68. The top of the fabric cylinder 62 is correspondingly set with the mounting hole to ensure that the projectiles 9 inside the magazine 8 can directly enter the interior of the fabric cylinder 62, ensuring the continuous supply of projectiles 9. A fabric disc 63 is rotatably connected inside the fabric cylinder 62. The fabric disc 63 rotates to guide the projectiles 9 one by one to the discharge port of the discharge cylinder, thereby achieving the continuous supply of projectiles 9. The ammunition supply line is installed at the outlet of the fabric cylinder 62. The conveying channel is located inside the ammunition supply line. The bottom of the ammunition supply line extends to the inlet of the launching mechanism 7, ensuring that the projectile 9 can be continuously and efficiently guided to the predetermined position to ensure the subsequent launching process.

[0025] In one embodiment, to control the direction of the launching mechanism 7, a rotating base is rotatably connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 68. The launching mechanism 7 is mounted on the bottom of the rotating base, so that the orientation of the launching mechanism 7 can be controlled by rotating the rotating base, thereby controlling the launching direction of the projectile 9 and improving accuracy. A drive wheel is provided at the top of the fixed frame 68, which drives the rotating base to rotate synchronously. A control motor 67 is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame 68, and the drive wheel is fixed on the output shaft of the control motor 67. The drive wheel and the rotating base have a sprocket structure on their exteriors, and the drive wheel and the rotating base are connected by a transmission belt 66. Thus, the direction of the launching mechanism 7 can be controlled by the control motor 67, achieving normal aiming and launching.

[0026] In order to ensure the individual screening and control of the projectiles 9, a material groove is provided on the outer wall of the material tray 63. The size of the material groove is slightly larger than the size of a single projectile 9, so that only one projectile 9 can enter the interior of each material groove, thereby realizing the conveying and guiding of a single projectile 9. A material motor is provided at the bottom of the material tray 63 to drive the material tray 63 to rotate, ensuring the normal rotation of the material tray 63 and the normal conveying of the projectiles 9.

[0027] In one embodiment, the launching mechanism 7 includes: The bracket 65 is installed at the bottom of the rotating seat to ensure the installation effect between the launching mechanism 7 and the feeding structure; The buffer chamber has an inlet 74 at its top, which is connected to the outlet of the fabric tube 64. The bracket 65 rotates, causing the fabric tube 64 to rotate relative to the magazine 8. The firing element 72 is located on the side of the buffer chamber away from the magazine 71. The firing element 72 is subjected to force to eject the projectile 9 from the magazine 71.

[0028] Specifically, in order to ensure the firing effect of the projectile 9, the firing element consists of two opposing firing wheels. The firing wheels rotate rapidly to propel the projectile 9 out of the shell. The top of the cartridge 71 is equipped with a sight 73 to ensure the accuracy of the projectile 9.

[0029] In one embodiment, the reconnaissance module 75 is installed at the bottom of the bracket 65, and the feeding mechanism 6 is provided with a control module 61 for controlling the rotation of the fabric motor.

[0030] When using, combine Figures 1-7 The robot operator issues a firing command via a remote control system, and the projectile 9 in the magazine 8 falls into the fabric cylinder 62 at the bottom under gravity. The projectile 9 is then fed by the fabric tray 63, which is driven by a stepper motor or servo motor. The tray has a specific number of fabric grooves; each rotation of a fixed angle precisely guides a single projectile 9 into the feed tube inlet below. This process is coordinated with infrared or Hall effect sensors to detect the projectile 9's arrival, ensuring accurate feeding timing and preventing idle spinning or jamming.

[0031] After entering the feed tube, projectile 9 slides along the feed tube to the firing mechanism 7 under the pressure of gravity and the pushing force of subsequent projectiles 9. At the end of the feed tube, projectile 9 is conveyed between a pair of high-speed counter-rotating friction wheels. The friction wheels are driven by a high-power brushless motor, and the tangential friction between the high-friction coefficient rubber wheels and the projectile 9 accelerates the projectile 9 to a predetermined initial velocity and ejects it from the cartridge case 71. After firing, the feed disc 63 immediately rotates to the next ammunition position, feeding subsequent projectiles 9 into the tube, thereby realizing a continuous and controllable automatic feeding and firing cycle to meet the continuous firepower output requirements in actual use. Ammunition is loaded into the internal magazine 8 through the feeding system. When the firing command is executed, the mechanism smoothly lifts the designated ammunition from the storage position to the loading position on the firing rail. After the ammunition reaches the predetermined position, the positioning sensor confirms that it is in place, and it is temporarily fixed by an electromagnetic locking mechanism.

[0032] In summary, the present invention provides a reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising: The main flight unit includes a main frame with flight components on its outer side to drive the flight unit and ensure normal flight performance of the entire UAV. A feeding mechanism, installed at the bottom of the main frame, includes a magazine for storing projectiles and a conveying channel for transporting projectiles. This feeding mechanism stores and transports projectiles, ensuring a sufficient supply of projectiles to the launching mechanism and guaranteeing sufficient reserve for launch, effectively achieving projectile supply. A launching mechanism, installed at the bottom of the feeding mechanism, includes a firing element and a cartridge case, enabling the firing element to launch projectiles from the cartridge case, ensuring automatic launch. A reconnaissance module, located at the bottom of the launching mechanism, captures video of the visible area at the bottom of the UAV and transmits the captured images to the operator, allowing for projectile launch and turning maneuvers, thus completing normal UAV operations.

[0033] Of course, the present invention may have other various embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications according to the present invention, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A reconnaissance and strike integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), characterized in that, include: The flight body includes a main frame, and a flight assembly is provided on the outside of the main frame to drive the flight body to fly. A feeding mechanism is installed at the bottom of the main frame. The feeding mechanism includes a magazine for storing projectiles and a conveying channel for conveying projectiles. The feeding mechanism is used for storing and conveying projectiles. A launching mechanism, which is mounted at the bottom of the feeding mechanism, the launching mechanism including a firing element and a cartridge, so as to launch a projectile from the cartridge through the firing element; The reconnaissance module, located at the bottom of the launch mechanism, is used to capture video of the visible area on the bottom of the drone.

2. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flight components include: A protective shell is fixedly connected to the main frame, and a drive motor is fixedly mounted on the protective shell; The wing is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor, and a protective rope is provided between the protective shells.

3. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main frame is fixedly equipped with a magazine, the feeding structure is fixed at the bottom of the magazine, and the feeding mechanism guides and transports the projectiles inside the magazine.

4. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the magazine is provided with mounting holes, the feeding mechanism is installed corresponding to the mounting holes, the bottom of the magazine is provided with a fixing frame, and the launching mechanism is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing frame.

5. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism also includes: A fabric cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed frame. The top of the fabric cylinder is corresponding to the mounting hole. A fabric disc is rotatably connected inside the fabric cylinder. The rotation of the fabric disc guides the projectiles one by one to the discharge port of the discharge cylinder. The ammunition supply line is installed at the outlet of the fabric cylinder, the conveying channel is located inside the ammunition supply line, and the bottom of the ammunition supply line extends to the inlet of the launching mechanism.

6. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the fixed frame is rotatably connected to a rotating seat, the launching mechanism is installed at the bottom of the rotating seat, the top of the fixed frame is provided with a drive wheel, the drive wheel drives the rotating seat to rotate synchronously, a control motor is fixedly installed on the fixed frame, the drive wheel is fixed on the output shaft of the control motor, the drive wheel and the rotating seat are external to a sprocket structure, and the drive wheel and the rotating seat are connected by a transmission belt.

7. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the fabric tray is provided with a fabric groove, the size of which is slightly larger than the size of a single projectile, and the bottom of the fabric tray is provided with a fabric motor that drives the fabric tray to rotate.

8. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 7, characterized in that, The launching mechanism includes: A bracket is mounted on the bottom of the rotating seat; The buffer chamber has an inlet at its top, which is connected to the outlet of the feed tube. The support rotates, causing the feed tube to rotate relative to the magazine. The firing element is located on the side of the buffer chamber away from the magazine, and the firing element is forced to eject the projectile from the magazine.

9. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 8, characterized in that, The triggering element consists of two opposing firing wheels that rotate rapidly to propel the projectile outwards. A sight is provided on the top of the cartridge case.

10. The reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV according to claim 9, characterized in that, The reconnaissance module is installed at the bottom of the bracket, and the feeding mechanism is equipped with a control module for controlling the rotation of the fabric motor.