Unmanned aerial vehicle aerial surveying and mapping equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography surveying and mapping equipment, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle main body and an operating handle, a plurality of vehicle arms are arranged at the outer end of the unmanned aerial vehicle main body at equal intervals, a top cover is arranged at the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle main body, and a rotating mechanism capable of enabling the vehicle arms to rotate is arranged between the top cover and the unmanned aerial vehicle main body. The vehicle arms can be stored and stretched through a rotating mechanism; the unmanned aerial vehicle body is further provided with a driving box in communication connection with the operation handle, and the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body is further provided with a surveying and mapping mechanism electrically connected with the driving box. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the rotating mechanisms capable of driving the vehicle arms to rotate are designed on the vehicle arms, when aerial photography surveying and mapping are needed, the motors drive the vehicle arms to rotate to be in an outward extending state, and then lift force is provided for the unmanned aerial vehicle body through the rotor wings, so that aerial photography surveying and mapping operation is achieved; after use, the motor drives the unmanned aerial vehicle to rotate towards one side of the unmanned aerial vehicle body to complete storage, the overall size of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be reduced, and carrying and storage are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of aerial surveying and mapping, and particularly relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aerial surveying and mapping device. Background Technique

[0002] Geological surveying and mapping is the general term for all surveying and mapping work involved in geological investigation, mineral exploration, and the compilation of their resulting maps. With the development of UAV technology and three-dimensional laser surveying and mapping technology, advanced digital aerial photogrammetry technology has been applied in the surveying and mapping geographic information industry, and the UAV aerial photogrammetry system has also developed vigorously. The UAV aerial surveying system has the characteristics of high image resolution, short takeoff preparation time, easy operation and control, low requirements for takeoff and landing sites, and high operation efficiency.

[0003] At present, most common UAVs are six-axis UAVs or four-axis UAVs. Such UAVs often adopt longer arms to ensure more stable and reliable flight during UAV operation. However, after the UAV body and the arms are assembled, the volume is relatively large, and transportation and storage are both inconvenient, which cannot meet the growing usage needs of users. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aerial surveying and mapping device to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aerial surveying and mapping device includes a UAV main body and an operation handle. A plurality of arms are equidistantly arranged at intervals on the outer end of the UAV main body. A top cover is installed on the top of the UAV main body. A rotating mechanism for rotating the arms is arranged between the top cover and the UAV main body, and the arms can be retracted and extended through the rotating mechanism; a driving box communicatively connected to the operation handle is further arranged on the UAV main body, and a surveying and mapping mechanism electrically connected to the driving box is further arranged at the bottom of the UAV main body.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a motor and a bearing. The bottom end of the top cover is correspondingly bent to form a pressing plate located above the end of the arm. The motor is installed on the top of the pressing plate, and the output end of the motor passes through the pressing plate and is fixedly connected to the arm. The bearing is installed on the UAV main body, and the arm is rotatably arranged on the bearing.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a rotor with a driving motor is further arranged at one end of the arm away from the UAV main body.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a mobile phone clip for clamping a mobile phone is further arranged at the front end of the operation handle.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a battery electrically connected to the drive box is detachably mounted on the top cover.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the surveying and mapping mechanism includes an electric pan-tilt head and a surveying and mapping device, and the surveying and mapping device is arranged on the electric pan-tilt head and electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt head.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a connecting sleeve with an external thread is provided on the top of the electric pan-tilt head, a male plug electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt head extends upward from the center of the connecting sleeve, a mounting sleeve cooperating with the external thread is provided at the bottom of the drive box, a female socket electrically connected to the drive box is provided at the center of the mounting sleeve, and when the connecting sleeve and the mounting sleeve are combined together, the male plug is electrically connected to the female socket.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, support feet are symmetrically provided at both ends of the bottom of the drone body.

[0013] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. In the utility model, a rotating mechanism is designed on the arm to drive it to rotate. When aerial photography and mapping are required, the motor drives the arm to rotate to an outwardly extended state, and then the rotor provides lift for the drone body to achieve aerial photography and mapping operations; when use is completed, the motor drives it to rotate toward one side of the drone body to complete storage, which can reduce the overall size of the drone and facilitate carrying and storage;

[0015] 2. In the utility model, a mobile phone clamp for holding a mobile phone is designed on the operating handle, and the mobile phone can be clamped at the front end of the operating handle by the mobile phone clamp, so that the operator can view the surveying and collecting image data in real time;

[0016] 3. In the utility model, the drive box and the electric pan-tilt head are connected by a threaded connection. When replacing different surveying and mapping products, it can be directly unscrewed, and the two can be tightened during installation. At the same time, during the tightening process, the male plug and the female socket are combined together accordingly, and electrical connection is achieved at the same time. It can save installation time and realize wireless connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view planar structure schematic diagram of the utility model as a whole;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional planar structural schematic diagram of the connection between the surveying and mapping mechanism and the driving box in the utility model.

[0020] Markings in the figure: 1 - storage battery, 2 - top cover, 21 - pressing plate, 3 - machine arm, 4 - rotor, 5 - support foot, 6 - surveying and mapping device, 7 - electric pan-tilt head, 71 - connecting sleeve, 72 - external thread, 73 - male plug, 8 - UAV body, 9 - motor, 10 - operating handle, 101 - mobile phone clip, 11 - drive box, 111 - mounting sleeve, 112 - female socket. Specific implementation mode

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0022] Refer to Figures 1-3 , a UAV aerial surveying and mapping device, including a UAV body 8 and an operating handle 10. A plurality of machine arms 3 are equidistantly arranged at the outer end of the UAV body 8. A top cover 2 is installed on the top of the UAV body 8. A rotating mechanism capable of rotating the machine arms 3 is provided between the top cover 2 and the UAV body 8. The machine arms 3 can be retracted and extended through the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a motor 9 and a bearing (not shown in the figure). The bottom end of the top cover 2 is correspondingly bent to form a pressing plate 21 located above the end of the machine arm 3. The motor 9 is installed on the top of the pressing plate 21, and the output end of the motor 9 passes through the pressing plate 21 and is fixedly connected to the machine arm 3. The bearing is installed on the UAV body 8, and the machine arm 3 is rotatably arranged on the bearing. A rotating mechanism capable of driving its rotation is designed on the machine arm 3. When aerial surveying and mapping are required, the motor 9 drives the machine arm 3 to rotate to an outwardly extended state. When use is completed, the motor 9 drives the machine arm 3 to rotate towards the UAV body side to complete the retraction, which can reduce the overall size of the UAV and facilitate carrying and storage.

[0023] Among them, a slot for accommodating the rotor 4 of the machine arm 3 is also correspondingly formed between the top cover 2 and the UAV body 8, which can protect the retracted rotor 4 part.

[0024] Furthermore, a drive box 11 communicatively connected to the operation handle 10 is also provided on the drone body 8. A surveying and mapping mechanism electrically connected to the drive box 11 is further provided at the bottom of the drone body 8. The surveying and mapping mechanism includes an electric pan-tilt 7 and a surveying and mapping device 6. The surveying and mapping device 6 is provided on the electric pan-tilt 7 and electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt 7. A connecting sleeve 71 with an external thread 72 is provided at the top of the electric pan-tilt 7. A male plug 73 electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt 7 extends upward from the center of the connecting sleeve 71. An installation sleeve 111 mating with the external thread 72 is provided at the bottom of the drive box 11. A female socket 112 electrically connected to the drive box 11 is provided at the center of the installation sleeve 111. When the connecting sleeve 71 and the installation sleeve 111 are combined together, the male plug 73 is electrically connected to the female socket 112. The drive box 11 and the electric pan-tilt 7 are connected by a threaded connection. When replacing different surveying and mapping products, it can be directly screwed out, and when installing, the two can be screwed tightly. At the same time, during the screwing process, the male plug 73 and the female socket 112 are correspondingly combined together, realizing electrical connection while combining, saving installation time and also enabling wireless connection.

[0025] Among them, the surveying and mapping device 6 can be a three-dimensional laser surveying instrument or a camera, etc., which is not limited here.

[0026] Furthermore, a rotor 4 with a drive motor is further provided at one end of the arm 3 away from the drone body 8. The drive motor drives the rotor 4 to rotate, which can provide upward lift for the drone body 8, so as to realize subsequent aerial surveying and mapping operations.

[0027] Furthermore, a mobile phone clip 101 for clamping a mobile phone is further provided at the front end of the operation handle 10. The mobile phone clip 101 for clamping a mobile phone is designed on the operation handle 10. The mobile phone can be clamped to the front end of the operation handle 1 by using the mobile phone clip 101, so as to facilitate the operator to view the surveying and mapping and collect image data in real time.

[0028] Among them, the mobile phone is connected to the operation handle 10 by wireless communication (such as Bluetooth, etc.).

[0029] Furthermore, a storage battery 1 electrically connected to the drive box 11 is detachably installed on the top cover 2. The storage battery 1 can provide a power source for the overall operation of the drone. A charging connector for charging the storage battery 1 is also provided on the drive box 11.

[0030] Furthermore, support feet 5 are symmetrically provided at both ends of the bottom of the drone body 8. The bottom surface of the support feet 7 is lower than the bottom surface of the surveying and mapping mechanism. Before taking off and landing, the support feet 7 assist in supporting, which can improve the stability during takeoff and landing, and at the same time prevent the surveying and mapping mechanism from directly contacting the ground and being damaged.

[0031] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An aerial mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles, characterized in that, It includes a drone body and an operation handle. A plurality of arms are equidistantly spaced on the outer end of the drone body. A top cover is installed on the top of the drone body. A rotating mechanism capable of rotating the arms is provided between the top cover and the drone body. The arms can be retracted and extended through the rotating mechanism; a drive box communicatively connected to the operation handle is also provided on the drone body, and a surveying mechanism electrically connected to the drive box is further provided at the bottom of the drone body.

2. The UAV aerial photography and surveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a motor and a bearing. The bottom end of the top cover is correspondingly bent to form a pressing plate located above the end of the arm. The motor is installed on the top of the pressing plate, and the output end of the motor passes through the pressing plate and is fixedly connected to the arm. The bearing is installed on the drone body, and the arm is rotatably arranged on the bearing.

3. A drone aerial surveying and mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotor with a drive motor is further provided at one end of the arm away from the drone body.

4. The UAV aerial surveying and mapping device according to claim 1, wherein: A mobile phone clip for clamping a mobile phone is further provided at the front end of the operation handle.

5. The UAV aerial surveying and mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage battery electrically connected to the drive box is detachably installed on the top cover.

6. The aerial mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The surveying mechanism includes an electric pan-tilt and a surveying instrument. The surveying instrument is arranged on the electric pan-tilt and electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt.

7. The UAV aerial mapping and surveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting sleeve with external threads is provided at the top of the electric pan-tilt. A male plug electrically connected to the electric pan-tilt extends upward from the center of the connecting sleeve. An installation sleeve cooperatively provided with the external threads is provided at the bottom of the drive box. A female socket electrically connected to the drive box is provided at the center of the installation sleeve. When the connecting sleeve and the installation sleeve are combined together, the male plug is electrically connected to the female socket.

8. The UAV aerial surveying and mapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support feet are symmetrically provided at both ends of the bottom of the drone body.

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