Hand-held unmanned aerial vehicle automatic driving system

By designing the drone autonomous driving system into a suitcase structure with a built-in autopilot and communication module, the problem of the existing drone autonomous driving system being unportable is solved, portability and mobility are achieved, and the user experience and diversity of application scenarios are improved.

CN223391532UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26HANGZHOU DUOYI INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422790186.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-15

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Technical Problem

Existing fully automatic drone autonomous driving systems are generally fixed devices that are not mobile and are difficult to adapt to the diversity of drone application scenarios.

Method used

A portable UAV autopilot system is designed. The system is built into a suitcase structure and includes an autopilot, a communication module, and a remote controller. It is portable and mobile. The communication module enables data transmission between the UAV and the cloud, and the remote controller performs C2 link communication to control the UAV.

Benefits of technology

It improves the portability and mobile operation performance of drones, enriches application scenarios, provides better user experience, and is suitable for a variety of drone missions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hand-held unmanned aerial vehicle automatic driving system, relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and solves the technical problems that an unmanned aerial vehicle automatic driving system is generally a fixed device, does not have mobility and is difficult to adapt to diversity of unmanned aerial vehicle application scenes. The system comprises a suitcase body, a self-driving instrument, a communication module and a remote controller, the self-driving instrument and the communication module are arranged in the suitcase body; the self-driving instrument is used for running an automatic operation program of the unmanned aerial vehicle and sending operation information to the cloud through the communication module; the remote controller performs C2 link communication with the unmanned aerial vehicle, and forwards data sent by the unmanned aerial vehicle to the autopilot; the communication module provides network communication service for the unmanned aerial vehicle automatic driving system. The suitcase structure is adopted, the self-driving instrument and the communication module are both arranged in the suitcase body, the suitcase has the advantages of being small in size, light in weight and convenient to carry, portability and mobile operation performance are improved, application scenes are enriched, and user experience is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an automatic driving system for a portable UAV. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the low-altitude economy, the market demand for drones is growing, and various operational scenarios have given rise to diverse business needs. Many application scenarios require drones to be able to perform tasks autonomously, which has led to the emergence of fully automatic drone autopilot systems.

[0003] In a fully automated drone autopilot system, it is used to ensure that the drone can smoothly respond to various mission requirements, such as emergency takeoff and operation, or downloading data logs while the drone is powered on. Existing fully automated drone autopilot systems are generally fixed devices, large in size and weight, and lack mobility, making them difficult to adapt to the diverse application scenarios of drones. There is an urgent need for a fast-response and portable drone autopilot system.

[0004] In the process of implementing the present invention, the applicant discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0005] Fully automatic drone autopilot systems are generally fixed devices that are not mobile and are difficult to adapt to the diversity of drone application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable drone autopilot system to address the technical issues that existing fully automatic drone autopilot systems are generally fixed devices, lack mobility, and are difficult to adapt to the diverse application scenarios of drones. The various technical solutions provided by this utility model, including the preferred technical solutions, are described below.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] The utility model provides a portable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) automatic driving system for controlling the automatic driving of a UAV. The UAV automatic driving system has a suitcase structure, including a suitcase body, an autopilot, a communication module, and a remote control. The autopilot and the communication module are both arranged in the suitcase body. The autopilot is used to run the automatic operation program of the UAV and send the operation information to the cloud through the communication module. The remote control performs C2 link communication with the UAV and forwards the data sent by the UAV to the autopilot. The communication module provides network communication services for the UAV automatic driving system.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a power supply module, which supplies power to the drone automatic driving system.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a power switch and a charging interface, wherein the power switch is used to turn on or off the power supply module, and the charging interface is used to charge the power supply module.

[0011] Preferably, the suitcase body is made of plastic, and the protection level of the suitcase body when opened is IP54, and the protection level of the suitcase body when closed is IP67.

[0012] Preferably, a cover plate is provided inside the suitcase body, and a remote control jack and a power display window are provided on the first surface of the cover plate. The remote control jack is used to install the remote control and electrically connect the remote control to the autopilot, and the power display window is used to display the power usage of the power supply module.

[0013] Preferably, the power supply module, communication module and autopilot are mounted and fixed on the second surface of the cover plate.

[0014] Preferably, an Ethernet network interface and a SIM card slot are provided on the side of the suitcase body, and the communication module provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system through the Ethernet network interface and the SIM card slot.

[0015] Preferably, at least one full-function Type-C interface is further provided on the side of the suitcase body, and the communication module provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system through the full-function Type-C interface, and the autopilot switches between ADB debugging mode and PD charging mode through the full-function Type-C interface.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a heat dissipation module, which dissipates heat for the drone automatic driving system through a heat dissipation fan and heat dissipation fins.

[0017] Preferably, the suitcase body has a length of 340 mm, a width of 290 mm, and a height of 160 mm, and the total weight of the drone autopilot system is 6.6 kg.

[0018] Implementing one of the above technical solutions of the utility model has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0019] The drone automatic driving system in this utility model has a suitcase structure, and the autopilot and communication module are both arranged inside the suitcase body, which has the advantages of small size, light weight and easy to carry. Compared with existing drone take-off and landing facilities, it greatly improves the portability and mobile operation performance, enriches the application scenarios of drones, and provides better user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional portable drone automatic driving system embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional portable drone automatic driving system embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable drone automatic driving system in accordance with the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable drone automatic driving system in accordance with the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a remote control for a portable UAV automatic driving system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] In the figure: 1. Suitcase body; 11. Power switch; 12. Charging port; 13. Ethernet network port; 14. SIM card slot; 15. Full-function Type-C port; 2. Autopilot; 3. Communication module; 4. Remote control; 5. Power supply module; 6. Cover; 61. Remote control jack; 62. Power display window; 7. Heat dissipation module; 71. Cooling fan; 72. Heat dissipation fins. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the various exemplary embodiments to be described below will refer to the corresponding drawings, which constitute a part of the exemplary embodiments, in which various exemplary embodiments that may be used to implement the present invention are described. Unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation methods described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation methods consistent with the present disclosure. It should be understood that they are only examples of processes, methods and devices that are consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims, and other embodiments may also be used, or structural and functional modifications may be made to the embodiments listed herein without departing from the scope and essence of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. The terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. The term "plurality" means two or more. The terms "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a communication connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In order to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, a specific embodiment is provided below, in which only the parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0030] Example:

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a portable UAV autopilot system for controlling the UAV autopilot. The UAV autopilot system is a suitcase structure, that is, the entire system is built into a suitcase, which is convenient for carrying and easy deployment. It includes a suitcase body 1, an autopilot 2, a communication module 3, and a remote control 4; Figure 5 As shown, the autopilot 2 and communication module 3 are both housed within the suitcase body 1. The autopilot 2 is used to run the drone's automated operation program and transmit operational information to the cloud via the communication module. The cloud serves as a data storage destination for the drone system during operation, enabling convenient control of the drone system. The remote control 4 communicates with the drone via a C2 link (Command and Control), enabling complete control of the drone. It also forwards data sent by the drone to the autopilot 2, enabling wireless control of the drone. The communication module 3 provides network communication services for the drone's autopilot system, enabling wireless communication between the autopilot system and the drone to achieve control of the drone. In this embodiment, the drone's autopilot system is constructed in a suitcase-like structure, with the autopilot 2 and communication module 3 both housed within the suitcase body 1. This makes it compact, lightweight, and easy to carry. Compared to existing drone takeoff and landing systems, it significantly improves portability and mobile operation performance, enriching drone application scenarios and providing a better user experience.

[0032] As an optional embodiment, it also includes a power supply module 5, which supplies power to the drone automatic driving system. The power supply module 5 is located inside the suitcase body 1. The built-in power supply module 5 saves the time of deploying an external power supply and has higher efficiency. The power supply module 5 is a battery module, such as a rechargeable lithium battery. Preferably, the power supply module 5 is also provided with a power supply interface to realize charging of the remote control 4. The drone automatic driving system also includes a power switch 11 and a charging interface 12. The power switch 11 is used to turn on or off the power supply module 5, so that the drone automatic driving system is in working state or shut down. The charging interface 12 is used to charge the power supply module 5 to realize long-term continuous operation of the drone automatic driving system, thereby improving scalability.

[0033] As an optional embodiment, the suitcase body 1 is made of plastic, which is light in weight and has good waterproof and dustproof effects, thereby ensuring that the entire drone automatic driving system is light in weight and has a high level of protection. Specifically, the suitcase body 1 has a protection level of IP54 when open and a protection level of IP67 when closed, so that it can withstand the vibration and collision of ordinary vehicle transportation, can meet the use needs of most outdoor scenes, and ensure the safety of the system.

[0034] As an optional implementation, Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, a cover plate 6 is provided inside the suitcase body 1. A first surface of the cover plate 6 is provided with a plurality of remote control jacks 61 and a power display window 62. The distances between the plurality of remote control jacks 61 are set according to different types of remote controls, thereby supporting the connection of multiple types of remote controls 4. Figure 5 The remote control shown in the figure is a small remote control, which can also support the connection of a lightweight remote control, so that this embodiment can realize the control of different types of drones. The remote control jack 61 is used to install the remote control 4 and electrically connect the remote control 4 to the autopilot 2. Furthermore, a handheld remote control 4 can also be selected in this embodiment to further improve the convenience of user operation. The power display window 62 is used to display the power usage of the power supply module 5, so that the user can reasonably arrange the flight plan controlled by the drone automatic driving system according to the remaining power. The second side of the cover 6 is installed with fixed power supply module 5, communication module 3, and autopilot 2. The connection method can be screw connection, snap connection, etc., so as to realize the reliable fixation of power supply module 5, communication module 3, and autopilot 2 in the suitcase body 1, realize reasonable layout, and avoid overlapping interference.

[0035] As an optional implementation, Figure 1As shown, an Ethernet network interface 13 and a SIM card slot 14 are provided on the side of the suitcase body 1. The Ethernet network interface 13 is preferably a Gigabit Ethernet port to achieve high-speed data transmission. The SIM card slot 14 is preferably a 4G card slot. The 4G network can ensure reliable network communication in outdoor environments. It is arranged on the side of the suitcase body 1 to facilitate the operation and use of the drone automatic driving system. Through the Ethernet network interface 13 and the SIM card slot 14, the communication module 3 provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system.

[0036] As an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the side of the suitcase body 1 is also provided with at least one full-function Type-C interface 15. In this embodiment, two are preferred, and the specific number can be set as needed. The full-function Type-C interface 15 is used to achieve reversible insertion, high-speed data transmission, high-speed charging, video output, audio output, and multi-function expansion, thereby greatly expanding the specific functions of this embodiment. Specifically, the communication module 3 provides network communication services for the drone autopilot system through the full-function Type-C interface 15, that is, realizes wired communication of the drone autopilot system. Together with the Ethernet network interface 13 and the SIM card slot 14, it realizes redundant backup of the communication interface, ensuring reliable communication of the drone autopilot system and facilitating user selection based on actual usage scenarios. The full-function Type-C interface 15 is also electrically connected to the autopilot 2. The autopilot 2 performs ADB debugging mode (Android Debug Bridge is a debugging method for Android devices that allows developers to operate the device through USB or the network and execute various commands, such as installing and debugging applications, running shell commands, etc., so that users can personalize the adjustment and control of the drone's automatic driving system) and switch to PD charging mode through the full-function Type-C interface 15, thereby realizing power supply through the full-function Type-C interface 15. In conjunction with the charging interface 12, it is convenient for users to choose to use according to actual scenarios.

[0037] As an optional implementation, Figure 2 、 Figure 4 As shown, the suitcase also includes a heat dissipation module 7, which dissipates heat for the drone automatic driving system through a heat dissipation fan 71 and heat dissipation fins 72. The heat dissipation fan 71 is located on the inner side of the suitcase body 1, and the heat dissipation fins 72 are located on the outer side of the suitcase body 1. The two are arranged relative to each other, so that the heat in the drone automatic driving system can be quickly dissipated, thereby realizing the adjustment of the working temperature of the drone automatic driving system.

[0038] As an optional embodiment, the suitcase body 1 has a length of 340 mm, a width of 290 mm, and a height of 160 mm, and the total weight of the drone autopilot system is 6.6 kg. As a result, the entire drone autopilot system is small in size and light in weight, easy to carry, and suitable for a variety of drone application scenarios. Furthermore, the entire system is preferably designed to have an operating temperature of -10°C to 70°C, an operating humidity of 5% to 90% RH non-condensing, a storage temperature of -40°C to 80°C, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 32GB eMMC onboard storage, a charging voltage of 16.8V, a charging current of 10A, a full charge time of ≤2 hours, and a standby time of ≤12 hours, thereby further improving the applicability of the present invention and expanding its application scenarios.

[0039] The embodiment is only a special example and does not indicate that the present invention is implemented in such a way.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, under the guidance of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to suit specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are intended to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable UAV automatic driving system, characterized in that: Used for autonomous driving control of a drone, the drone autonomous driving system is a suitcase structure, including a suitcase body, an autopilot, a communication module, and a remote control; the autopilot and the communication module are both disposed within the suitcase body; the autopilot is used to run the drone's automatic operation program and send operation information to the cloud via the communication module; the remote control communicates with the drone via a C2 link, forwarding data sent by the drone to the autopilot; The communication module provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system.

2. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply module, which supplies power to the drone automatic driving system.

3. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a power switch and a charging interface. The power switch is used to turn on or off the power supply module, and the charging interface is used to charge the power supply module.

4. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suitcase body is made of plastic, and the protection level of the suitcase body when opened is IP54, and the protection level of the suitcase body when closed is IP67.

5. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cover plate is provided inside the suitcase body, and a remote control jack and a power display window are provided on the first surface of the cover plate. The remote control jack is used to install the remote control and electrically connect the remote control to the autopilot, and the power display window is used to display the power usage of the power supply module.

6. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power supply module, the communication module and the autopilot are mounted and fixed on the second surface of the cover plate.

7. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An Ethernet network interface and a SIM card slot are provided on the side of the suitcase body. Through the Ethernet network interface and the SIM card slot, the communication module provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system.

8. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one full-function Type-C interface is also provided on the side of the suitcase body. The communication module provides network communication services for the drone automatic driving system through the full-function Type-C interface, and the autopilot switches between ADB debugging mode and PD charging mode through the full-function Type-C interface.

9. The portable UAV automatic driving system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heat dissipation module, which dissipates heat for the drone automatic driving system through a heat dissipation fan and heat dissipation fins.

10. A portable UAV automatic driving system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The suitcase body has a length of 340 mm, a width of 290 mm, and a height of 160 mm, and the total weight of the drone autopilot system is 6.6 kg.