Vertical take-off and landing type aerial airport

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical take-off and landing type aerial airport, which relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle mounting, and comprises vertical take-off and landing nest unmanned aerial vehicles used for vertical take-off and landing and storing a plurality of groups of mounting unmanned aerial vehicles as nest; a pod is arranged on one side of the bottom of the vertical take-off and landing nest unmanned aerial vehicle, and wings are arranged at the two ends of the vertical take-off and landing nest unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the utility model, the communication mode is realized through direct connection and the relay mode of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the aerial nest is directly communicated with the ground end, meanwhile, the aerial nest carries a set of relay system and a wireless charging system, and the relay system realizes the communication between the mounted unmanned aerial vehicle and the ground end. The wireless charging system achieves charging when the mounted unmanned aerial vehicle returns to the nest, the aerial nest and the unmanned aerial vehicle carry the three-light variable-focus pod at the same time, meanwhile, different mounting devices can be replaced according to different tasks, visible light or infrared light or laser can be used for reconnaissance, patrol, surveying and mapping, and laser is used for distance measurement and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mounting technology, specifically a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airfield. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) is a technology that allows aircraft to take off and land without a runway. It began to develop in the late 1950s. The emergence of VTOL technology was mainly due to the shortcomings of runway-based takeoff, especially after its performance in various wars. VTOL aircraft reduce or completely eliminate their dependence on runways, requiring only a small flat area to take off and land vertically. Therefore, in war, aircraft can be dispersed, facilitating flexible attacks, relocations, and camouflage, making them less likely to be detected by the enemy. The sortie rate is also greatly increased, and the surprise attack on the enemy is very high, greatly improving the aircraft's battlefield survivability.

[0003] However, existing integrated UAVs have short loiter times and small operational radii. The guided munitions they carry are guided by radar and infrared, which cannot accurately strike moving targets that are not heat-generating, well-concealed, or emit no electromagnetic waves. This is mainly due to the guidance principle, which limits their flight distance. The only capability of the payload for strike operations is the munitions themselves. Long-distance operations can only be carried out at high altitudes. For long-distance operations, most are fixed-wing aircraft that require runways for takeoff and landing. Furthermore, existing mother-daughter type reconnaissance and strike UAVs cannot be recovered once they are launched. When the battery or fuel is low, they have to return to base to change batteries or refuel. They are also greatly affected by geographical conditions. For example, they cannot operate when encountering high mountains or extremely long distances. The payload is limited, and only one type of payload can be carried per takeoff and landing, resulting in a small operational area per operation and reduced utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems of existing integrated UAVs, such as short loiter time, small operating radius, radar and infrared guidance of their munitions, inability to accurately strike moving targets without heat sources, concealment, or electromagnetic wave emission, mainly due to the guidance principle, short flight distance, and the fact that the only strike capability is the munitions themselves. Long-distance operations are limited to high-altitude flight, requiring runways for takeoff and landing, and existing mother-daughter integrated reconnaissance and strike UAVs cannot be recovered once deployed. Furthermore, low battery and fuel levels necessitate returning to base for battery replacement or refueling. They are also significantly affected by geographical conditions, such as high mountains or extremely long distances, making operation impossible. The limited payload capacity, with only one type of payload per takeoff and landing, results in a small operational area and reduced utilization. Therefore, this invention provides a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airfield.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport, comprising:

[0006] A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone nest is used for vertical takeoff and landing and to store multiple drones. A pod is located on one side of the bottom of each VTOL drone nest. Both ends of each VTOL drone nest have wings. Multiple recovery rails are evenly distributed on the bottom of each wing. An ejection device is located on one side of each recovery rail. Drones are mounted on the bottom of each recovery rail. A wireless charging device is located on the inner side of each recovery rail. A blocking device is located on the inner side of each wireless charging device. Markings are located on the top of each blocking device, and a QR code is located on the end face of each blocking device. Support rails are located on both sides of the recovery rails and on both sides of the wings. Deceleration devices are installed on each support rail.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the number of mounted drones is four, and each of the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) nest drones is equipped with a relay system and a wireless charging system. The mounted drones are electrically connected to the VTOL nest drones through the relay system and the wireless charging system, and the VTOL nest drones are directly connected to the ground terminal through the relay system.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model: the pod is a three-light variable zoom pod, which is used to change different mounted equipment according to different tasks and can use visible light, infrared and laser for reconnaissance, inspection, mapping and distance measurement using laser.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: the internal parts of the mounted drones are all embedded with ammunition, and the mounted drones are separated from the body by rocket ignition and active flight separation.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the recovery guide rail is a double-layered rail to ensure the stable and smooth launch of the aircraft, and both the lower and upper parts of the recovery guide rail adopt a gripping recovery method.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: the punctuation marks are red and conspicuous, and the ejection guide rails of the ejection device are double T-shaped guide rails and single U-shaped guide rails.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The overall configuration consists of a vertical take-off and landing drone as the nest, and two, four, or more drones as payloads;

[0014] Communication is achieved through direct connection and drone relay. The aerial drone nest communicates directly with the ground terminal. The aerial drone nest is equipped with a relay system and a wireless charging system. The relay system enables communication between the drone and the ground terminal, while the wireless charging system enables the drone to charge when it returns to the nest. Both the aerial drone nest and the drone are equipped with a three-light variable zoom pod, and different mounted equipment can be changed according to different missions. All of them can use visible light, infrared, or laser for reconnaissance, inspection, mapping, and distance measurement using lasers.

[0015] In military applications, once a target is detected, the drone is ejected and launched, using a variable-focus pod to lock onto the target before launching a suicide attack to destroy it. If, during this operation, the drone is ejected but no attackable target is found, the drone can be recovered using the recovery device on the upper part of the drone's fuselage, thus reducing costs.

[0016] In civilian applications, the drone-mounted system can simultaneously launch two or more drones to perform operations, such as surveying, search and rescue, and patrol operations in long-distance, mountainous, or areas with significant signal interference. When the drone's battery is low, it automatically returns to its aerial nest for wireless charging, while the drone that has not yet been launched continues to operate. This allows for uninterrupted cyclical operation of the drones, greatly improving operational efficiency.

[0017] The aerial drone nest uses vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAVs, which do not require runway taxiing for take-off and landing. While ensuring the operating radius and flight distance, it greatly reduces the restrictions on the take-off environment. The UAVs carried are fixed-wing UAVs, which greatly increases the operating radius and flight distance.

[0018] The combined use of the nest and the attached aircraft greatly increases the operating radius, flight distance, and operating area for reconnaissance, strike, patrol, surveying, and search and rescue, thereby increasing the efficiency and accuracy of various operations and improving utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6This is the left view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of the present invention.

[0026] In the image: 1. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone nest; 2. Pod; 3. Drone mounted on the drone; 4. Recovery rail; 5. Catapult device; 6. Deceleration device; 7. Wireless charging device; 8. Blocking device; 9. Markings; 10. QR code. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport includes:

[0030] A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) nest drone 1 is used for vertical takeoff and landing and serves as a nest for storing multiple sets of drones. A pod 2 is installed on one side of the bottom of the VTOL nest drone 1. Both ends of the VTOL nest drone 1 are equipped with wings. Multiple sets of recovery rails 4 are evenly arranged on the bottom of the wings. A catapult device is installed on one side of each recovery rail 4. Drones 3 are installed on the bottom of each recovery rail 4. A wireless charging device 7 is installed on the inner side of each recovery rail 4. A blocking device 8 is installed on the inner side of each wireless charging device 7. A mark 9 is installed on the top of each blocking device 8. A QR code 10 is installed on the end face of each blocking device 8. Support rails are installed on both sides of the recovery rails 4 and on both sides of the wings. A deceleration device 6 is installed on each support rail.

[0031] 1. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone nest; 2. Pod; 3. Drone mount; 4. Recovery rail; 5. Catapult device; 6. Deceleration device; 7. Wireless charging device; 8. Blocking device; 9. Markings; 10. QR code

[0032] In this embodiment, the aerial nest and the mounted drone 3 are combined and matched. One aerial nest carries the mounted drone 3, and the aerial nest ejects the mounted drone 3 to work together to solve the problems of short operating radius, short loiter time and short flight distance.

[0033] In this embodiment, the mounted drone 3 is a suicide attack drone. The drone 3 carries munitions and is equipped with a three-light variable zoom pod 2, which has visible light, infrared and laser capabilities. It uses visual and optical locking and guidance to overcome the shortcomings of current airborne missiles that are guided by radar and infrared.

[0034] In this embodiment, the drone 3 is mounted as a payload. The drone 3 is a suicide reconnaissance and strike drone with internally embedded munitions and externally mounted tri-light variable zoom pod 2. It communicates with the ground terminal through the airborne nest relay. It can continue to perform patrol and strike missions after being ejected from the airborne nest. Therefore, the payload for solving the strike function only has munitions and no ability to continue reconnaissance.

[0035] In this embodiment, by combining an aerial drone nest with a relay system mounted on the nest, and then using the concept of ejecting and mounting the drone, the aerial drone nest is responsible for sending the mounted drone more than 100 kilometers away during the operation, and then ejecting the mounted drone. The mounted drone communicates with the ground in real time through the relay of the aerial drone nest, and continues to perform reconnaissance and strike operations, thereby solving the problem that existing integrated drones do not have the ability to operate at low altitudes and long distances.

[0036] In this embodiment, a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV is used as the main body, which does not require a runway, thus solving the problem that integrated UAVs are limited by the site when they rely on a specific runway for take-off and take-off for long-distance operations.

[0037] In this embodiment, the problem of being unable to recover a drone once it is launched is solved by using a drone recovery device mounted on the fuselage of the aerial nest.

[0038] In this embodiment, two, four, or more drones are carried in an aerial pod, with half of the drones being launched for operations. When the drones have low battery levels, they return to the aerial pod to recharge, and the operation is repeated in cycles. This solves the problem that existing surveying, patrol, and search and rescue drones only have one drone operating at a time, which is too inefficient.

[0039] In this embodiment, two, four, or more drones are carried in an aerial hive, and half of the drones are launched for operations. When the drones have low battery levels, they return to the aerial hive to recharge, and the operation is repeated in cycles. This solves the problem that existing surveying, patrol, and search and rescue drones can only return to base to change batteries or refuel when their battery or fuel is low.

[0040] In this embodiment, an aerial drone pod is used, equipped with a relay system, and then the drone is ejected. During operation, the aerial drone pod is responsible for sending the drone more than 100 kilometers away, and then ejecting the drone. The drone communicates with the ground in real time through the relay in the aerial drone pod and continues to perform the operation. This solves the problem that existing surveying, inspection, and search and rescue drones are greatly affected by the geographical environment. For example, they cannot operate when encountering high mountains or extremely long distances.

[0041] In this embodiment, two, four, or more drones are carried by an aerial drone nest, and each drone can be equipped with a different pod 2 as needed, in order to solve the problem that existing surveying, patrol, and search and rescue drones can only carry one type of equipment per take-off and landing.

[0042] In this embodiment, multiple or several drones are mounted and operate simultaneously, thus addressing the problem of the small single-operation area of ​​existing surveying, patrol, and search and rescue drones.

[0043] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , 2 Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 indicate that there are four groups of drones 3 mounted on each vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) nest drone 1. Each drone 1 is equipped with a relay system and a wireless charging system. The drones 3 mounted on each drone are electrically connected to the VTOL nest drone 1 through the relay system and the wireless charging system. The VTOL nest drone 1 communicates directly with the ground terminal through the relay system.

[0044] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , 2 Pod 2 is a tri-light variable focus pod. Pod 2 is used to change different mounted equipment according to different missions and can use visible light, infrared and laser for reconnaissance, patrol, mapping and distance measurement using laser.

[0045] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , 2 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, all of which carry drone 3 are internally embedded with ammunition. Drone 3 is separated from the body by rocket ignition and active flight separation.

[0046] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , 2 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, the recovery guide rail 4 is a double-layered rail to ensure the stable and smooth launch of the aircraft. The recovery guide rail 4 is positioned at the bottom and the top, and both adopt a grab-type recovery.

[0047] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 7 Punctuation mark 9 is a red highlight mark. The ejection guide rail of ejection device 5 is a double T-shaped guide rail and a single U-shaped guide rail.

[0048] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Regarding the UAVs, the aerial pods operate collaboratively, each equipped with a three-light variable zoom pod 2. The aerial pods utilize vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAVs, significantly reducing the requirements for the takeoff environment. The UAVs 3 carry ammunition within their cabins. The UAVs 3 can be equipped with different pods 2 for different missions. The UAVs 3 are ejected from the aerial pods and can continue reconnaissance and strike operations, greatly increasing the operational radius, loiter time, and flight distance. If no target is found after ejection, the UAVs 3 can be recovered using a UAV recovery device mounted on the aerial pod fuselage, significantly reducing costs. The aerial pods feature unique arresting rails and recovery baffles to ensure aircraft safety. The aerial pods and UAVs 3 utilize in-flight wireless charging, reducing frequent takeoffs and landings and increasing operational efficiency. The aerial pods can eject multiple UAVs 3 for simultaneous operation. When out of power, they return to the aerial pods for wireless charging. Fully charged UAVs 3 are ejected for further operations, enabling cyclical operation. Regarding communication links, a machine-to-machine relay concept is adopted. The UAVs 3 communicate via... The aerial relay system enables real-time communication with the ground station, ensuring both long-distance flight and data communication, achieving highly efficient and precise operations with long operating distances, accurate data, and precise strikes. In terms of guidance, each aerial nest is equipped with a three-light variable-focus pod 2, featuring target locking capabilities through visible light, infrared, and laser, breaking away from traditional guidance methods and enabling more diverse, comprehensive, and precise attacks. Details include an upper and lower layered launch track 5 for stable and smooth aircraft launch, a wide-angle guide rail for recovery, and red prominent dots and QR codes on the aerial nest fuselage for visual and optical target locking. Dual guidance via guide rails and visual locking ensures accurate positioning of the mounted drone 3, preventing deviation. Dedicated arresting rails and baffles significantly enhance aircraft safety. The aerial nest fuselage also features red prominent dots and QR codes for visual and optical target locking, preventing deviation. All mounted drones can be safely recovered. Wireless charging technology allows for cyclical operation of the mounted drones.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport, characterized in that, include: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) nest drone (1) is used for vertical take-off and landing and serves as a nest to store multiple sets of attached drones; a pod (2) is provided on one side of the bottom of the VTOL nest drone (1), and wings are provided at both ends of the VTOL nest drone (1). Multiple sets of recovery guide rails (4) are evenly arranged at the bottom of the wings. A catapult device is provided on one side of each recovery guide rail (4). Attached drones (3) are installed at the bottom of each recovery guide rail (4). Wireless charging devices (7) are provided on the inner side of each recovery guide rail (4). Blocking devices (8) are provided on the inner side of each wireless charging device (7). Markings (9) are provided on the top of each blocking device (8). QR codes (10) are provided on the end face of each blocking device (8). Support rails are provided on both sides of the recovery guide rail (4) and on both sides of the wings. Deceleration devices (6) are provided on each support rail.

2. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the mounted drones (3) is four. Each of the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) nest drones (1) is equipped with a relay system and a wireless charging system. The mounted drones (3) are electrically connected to the VTOL nest drones (1) through the relay system and the wireless charging system. The VTOL nest drones (1) are directly connected to the ground terminal through the relay system.

3. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pod (2) is a three-light variable zoom pod. The pod (2) is used to change different mounted equipment according to different tasks and can use visible light, infrared and laser to detect, patrol, map and use laser to measure distance.

4. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal components of the mounted drone (3) are all inlaid with ammunition. The mounted drone (3) is separated from the body by rocket ignition and active flight separation.

5. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recovery guide rail (4) is a double-layered rail to ensure that the aircraft is launched stably and smoothly. Both the lower and upper parts of the recovery guide rail (4) adopt a grab-type recovery.

6. A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The punctuation mark (9) is a red, conspicuous mark, and the ejection guide rail of the ejection device (5) is a double T-shaped guide rail and a single square-shaped guide rail.

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