Unmanned aerial vehicle meteorological station

Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle meteorological station, which comprises a main body, an anemograph, a camera, an MCU detection main control board and a base, the main body is a hollow shell, the MCU detection main control board is arranged in the main body, a motor is arranged in the main body, the motor drives the main body to rotate around the circumference of the base, and the MCU detection main control board sends a motor time sequence signal to control the rotation direction and speed of the motor. The anemograph is arranged above the main body, a first through hole is formed in the main body, one end of the camera is installed in the first through hole, the other end of the camera is fixed to the MCU detection main control board, and the functions of wind speed measurement, take-off and landing monitoring, remote monitoring, remote control, remote upgrading, illumination and the like are achieved. Carrier equipment can be randomly accessed and accessed without generating adverse effects on the system, and the device can be directly installed in equipment to which the unmanned aerial vehicle system belongs without specially installing a fixing rod, a power supply circuit and a communication circuit, so that the installation is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an UAV weather station. Background Art

[0002] Currently, drone airports are equipped with weather stations to obtain real-time weather information such as wind direction, wind speed, and humidity to determine whether drones can take off and land. However, they lack cameras to monitor the surrounding environment of the drone hangar. The drone takeoff and landing area is like a drone's home, so environmental monitoring is essential. However, it is impossible for humans to be constantly present in the area where drones take off and land, so remote environmental monitoring is necessary. Furthermore, drones are highly susceptible to collisions with birds, falling objects, and other objects during takeoff and landing, compromising safety.

[0003] Weather station equipment is generally deployed outdoors. In harsh environments, exposed to wind and rain, it is inevitable that the equipment will be damaged and aged. The software of each device is not consistent. Developers will upgrade the device program according to project requirements and vulnerability maintenance, which requires replacing the old firmware with the new one. However, there are many weather stations, their deployment locations are inconsistent, and they need to be dismantled on site for upgrades one by one. If manual on-site firmware updates are required, the cost will be huge. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a UAV weather station, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the take-off and landing environment around the UAV cannot be remotely monitored and only an anemometer is required to rotate.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a drone weather station, including a main body, an anemometer, a camera, an MCU detection main control board and a base. The main body is a hollow shell, the MCU detection main control board is placed in the main body, a motor is provided in the main body, the motor drives the main body to rotate around the circumference of the base, the MCU detection main control board sends a motor timing signal to control the motor rotation direction and speed, the anemometer is arranged above the main body, a first through hole is provided on the main body, one end of the camera is installed in the first through hole, and the other end is fixed on the MCU detection main control board.

[0006] Furthermore, a nylon-iron-boron magnet is installed at the bottom of the anemometer, a Hall sensor is installed on the MCU detection main control board, and the pins of the Hall sensor are connected to the nylon-iron-boron magnet.

[0007] Furthermore, a second through hole is provided on the main body, and the MCU detection main control board is provided with an electrically connected LED light, and the LED light corresponds to the position of the second through hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the MCU detection main control board is also provided with a pulse width modulator, which is used to adjust the brightness of the LED light.

[0009] Furthermore, the MCU detection main control board is equipped with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The drone weather station measures the air temperature and humidity in real time through the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, and publishes the temperature and humidity information to the server through CAN communication.

[0010] Furthermore, two limit switches are provided at intervals in the base, and the main body rotates within an angular range between the two limit switches.

[0011] Furthermore, the MCU detection main control board is provided with a BOOT remote firmware upgrade module, and the BOOT remote firmware upgrade module upgrades the firmware of the weather station device through the network.

[0012] Furthermore, a hot-swap module is provided on the MCU detection main control board for hot-swap of the UAV weather station.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the UAV weather station provided by the present invention assists UAV flight and is installed at the landing site of the UAV to realize functions such as wind speed measurement, take-off and landing monitoring, and take-off and landing lighting, and monitor the take-off and landing environment of the UAV. The hot-swappable design of power supply and communication greatly facilitates the installation and replacement of the weather station without affecting the normal operation of the UAV. The weather station not only has the basic functions of a weather station, but also has functions such as remote monitoring, remote control, remote upgrade, and lighting. The weather station is compact and can be connected to and disconnected from carrier equipment at will without adversely affecting the system. It can be directly installed in equipment affiliated with the UAV system, such as airports, base stations, chassis, and UAV platforms, without the need to specially install fixed poles, power lines, and communication lines. The installation is extremely convenient, and the manpower, material, financial, and space costs are relatively small. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the UAV weather station of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the UAV weather station of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is the circuit diagram of the anemometer encoder for the UAV weather station of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is the LED driver circuit diagram of the utility model UAV weather station;

[0019] Figure 5 This is the circuit diagram of the stepper motor of the UAV weather station of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is the limit switch circuit diagram of the UAV weather station of this utility model.

[0021] Description of labels:

[0022] 10. UAV weather station; 11. Anemometer; 12. Main body; 121. First through hole;

[0023] 122. Second through hole; 123. Camera; 124. LED light; 125. Stepper motor;

[0024] 126. Limit switch; 13. Base; 14. MCU detection main control board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a UAV weather station 10, comprising a main body 12, an anemometer 11, a camera 123, an MCU detection main control board 14, and a base 13. The main body 12 is a hollow shell, and the MCU detection main control board 14 is placed in the main body 12. A motor is provided in the main body 12, which drives the main body 12 to rotate around the base 13. The MCU detection main control board 14 sends a motor timing signal to control the motor's rotation direction and speed. The anemometer 11 is disposed above the main body 12, and the main body 12 is provided with a first through hole 121. One end of the camera 123 is mounted in the first through hole 121, and the other end is fixed to the MCU detection main control board 14. This embodiment preferably uses a stepper motor, so that the monitoring angle of the UAV weather station can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0030] As can be seen from the above description, the drone weather station is equipped with a camera to monitor the drone take-off and landing environment in real time. The camera image data can be obtained in real time through network communication, and the drone take-off and landing environment can be manually monitored, or the drone take-off and landing environment can be autonomously monitored through image recognition algorithms. It is equipped with a self-developed anemometer to realize the wind speed measurement function. This realizes the wind speed measurement and take-off and landing monitoring functions, and monitors the drone take-off and landing environment. It not only has the basic functions of a weather station, but also has remote monitoring and other remote control functions. This drone weather station is compact and can be connected and disconnected from carrier equipment at will without adversely affecting the system. It can be directly installed in equipment affiliated with the drone system, such as airports, base stations, chassis and drone platforms. There is no need to install special fixing poles, power lines and communication lines. The installation is extremely convenient and the manpower, material, financial and space costs are relatively low.

[0031] Furthermore, a nylon-iron-boron magnet is installed at the bottom of the anemometer 11 , a Hall sensor is installed on the MCU detection main control board 14 , and the pins of the Hall sensor are connected to the nylon-iron-boron magnet.

[0032] As can be seen from the above description, wind speed measurement is a primary function of a weather station. Wind speed has a significant impact on drone flight, so monitoring the wind speed in the takeoff and landing environment is crucial. Several nepheline iron boron magnets are installed at the bottom of the anemometer. Based on the Hall effect principle, the MCU detects the rising and falling edge rates of the Hall effect sensor output pins on the main control board and calculates the anemometer's rotation angle. After calibration, the anemometer can measure the current wind speed.

[0033] Furthermore, the main body 12 is provided with a second through hole 122, and the MCU detection main control board 14 is provided with an LED light 124 electrically connected, and the position of the LED light 124 corresponds to the second through hole 122. The main body of the drone weather station is equipped with an LED light, which is equipped with a high-brightness LED light to illuminate the drone take-off and landing environment. Preferably, there are two LED lights, and more or less LED lights can be added as needed.

[0034] Furthermore, the MCU detection control board also features a pulse width modulator (PWM) for adjusting the brightness of the LED lights. Due to environmental factors, weather conditions, and the changing day and night cycle, the lighting conditions for drone takeoff and landing vary. The MCU detection control board uses PWM to adjust the LED brightness, providing the appropriate lighting environment for drone takeoff and landing. This assists with image recognition operations, as well as nighttime camera monitoring and manual inspections.

[0035] Furthermore, the MCU detection main control board is equipped with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The drone weather station measures the air temperature and humidity in real time through the temperature sensor and humidity sensor, and publishes the temperature and humidity information to the server through CAN communication to detect the ambient temperature and humidity in real time.

[0036] Furthermore, two limit switches are spaced apart within the base, allowing the main body to rotate within the angular range between the two limit switches. The limit switches limit the rotation angle of the drone weather station. The drone weather station is connected to the carrier device via a wired connection. Excessive rotation of the drone weather station can cause irreversible damage to the device. Two limit switches are installed at the edges of the rotational angle range. Limit detection at both ends prevents damage caused by excessive rotation of the weather station due to program vulnerabilities or human error, forcing the drone weather station to remain within a safe angle range.

[0037] Furthermore, the MCU detection main control board is equipped with a BOOT remote firmware upgrade module, which upgrades the firmware of the weather station device through the network. The software of each device is not always consistent. Developers will upgrade the device program according to project requirements and vulnerability maintenance, which requires replacing the old firmware with the new firmware for the device. However, there are many weather stations, their deployment locations are inconsistent, and they need to be dismantled on site for upgrades one by one. If manual on-site firmware updates are required, the cost will be huge. Therefore, the weather station is provided with a BOOT remote upgrade function, which sends the firmware information to the carrier device through the network. The carrier device will then upgrade the firmware of the drone weather station node device through CAN communication. All weather station devices can be upgraded to the latest firmware with one click, greatly reducing manpower, material and financial costs.

[0038] Furthermore, the MCU detection control board features a hot-swappable module for hot-swappable UAV weather stations. UAV weather stations are typically deployed outdoors, exposed to harsh conditions like wind and rain, and inevitably subject to damage and aging. The hot-swappable module allows the UAV weather station to communicate with the carrier device via the CAN bus. Connecting and disconnecting UAV weather station nodes does not affect the carrier device's internal communications. This hot-swappable design greatly facilitates installation and replacement of the UAV weather station.

[0039] In summary, the drone weather station provided by this utility model utilizes a camera to monitor the drone's takeoff and landing environment in real time. It also features a proprietary anemometer for wind speed measurement. It also monitors ambient temperature and humidity in real time, and is equipped with a high-brightness LED light for illumination of the drone's takeoff and landing environment. A limit switch limits the drone weather station's rotation angle, and a boot upgrade function allows for remote firmware upgrades and one-click updates of all devices. Its hot-swappable design facilitates installation, replacement, and maintenance. It implements functions such as wind speed measurement, takeoff and landing monitoring, and takeoff and landing lighting, allowing for monitoring the drone's takeoff and landing environment. The hot-swappable power and communication features greatly facilitate installation and replacement of the weather station without disrupting the drone's normal operation. The weather station not only provides basic weather station functions but also offers remote monitoring, remote control, remote upgrades, and lighting. Its compact size allows for easy connection and removal from carrier devices without adversely affecting the system. It can be directly installed in equipment associated with the drone system, such as airports, base stations, chassis, and drone platforms, eliminating the need for specialized mounting poles, power lines, and communication lines. This makes installation extremely convenient, minimizing labor, material, financial, and space costs.

[0040] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A UAV weather station, characterized in that: It includes a main body, an anemometer, a camera, an MCU detection main control board and a base. The main body is a hollow shell. The MCU detection main control board is placed in the main body. A motor is provided in the main body. The motor drives the main body to rotate around the circumference of the base. The MCU detection main control board sends a motor timing signal to control the rotation direction and speed of the motor. The anemometer is arranged above the main body. A first through hole is provided on the main body. One end of the camera is installed in the first through hole, and the other end is fixed on the MCU detection main control board. A BOOT remote upgrade firmware module is provided on the MCU detection main control board. The BOOT remote upgrade firmware module upgrades the firmware of the weather station equipment through the network.

2. The UAV weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A nylon-iron-boron magnet is installed at the bottom of the anemometer, a Hall sensor is installed on the MCU detection main control board, and the Hall sensor pin is connected to the nylon-iron-boron magnet.

3. The UAV weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a second through hole, and the MCU detection main control board is provided with an electrically connected LED light, and the LED light corresponds to the position of the second through hole.

4. The UAV weather station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The MCU detection main control board is also provided with a pulse width modulator, which is used to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp.

5. The UAV weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The MCU detection main control board is provided with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The UAV weather station measures the air temperature and humidity in real time through the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor, and publishes the temperature and humidity information to the server through CAN communication.

6. The UAV weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limit switches are arranged in the base at intervals, and the main body rotates within the angular range between the two limit switches.

7. The UAV weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The MCU detection main control board is provided with a hot-swap module for hot-swap of the UAV weather station.

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