A device for remote sensing monitoring of a vegetation environment

Abstract

The utility model relates to environmental monitoring technical field, and disclose a kind of for vegetation environment remote sensing monitoring device, including unmanned aerial vehicle main body, the several supports of being installed in unmanned aerial vehicle main body four around, the propeller of being installed in another end of several supports and the two chassis of being installed in unmanned aerial vehicle main body bottom, the end of several supports close propeller is connected with support assembly, another end of several support assemblies is connected with detachable assembly, another end of several detachable assemblies is connected with several U-shaped rods, and several U-shaped rods are wrapped in the outside of propeller on same support.The kind of for vegetation environment remote sensing monitoring device, by the U-shaped rod of being set around propeller, form physical protection barrier, reduce the risk that propeller is damaged due to bird impact;Detachable assembly is fastened by slot and bolt structure, realize the quick disassembly of U-shaped rod, facilitate to remove protective structure when non-monitoring task or overhaul, reduce unmanned aerial vehicle load, while simplifying maintenance process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental monitoring technology, specifically to a remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment. Background Technology

[0002] Vegetation environment remote sensing monitoring devices are equipment specifically designed to perform vegetation and environmental monitoring tasks. Currently, drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, multispectral or hyperspectral imagers, and other sensors (such as lidar) are typically used to capture detailed vegetation information from the air.

[0003] Patent CN214930615U discloses a drone, including a fuselage, connecting arms, motors, and propellers. The connecting arms extend from the fuselage, and the motors and propellers are mounted on the connecting arms. A first connecting arm and a second connecting arm extend from opposite sides of the fuselage, respectively. The first connecting arm has a motor sleeve at its end, and the second connecting arm has a motor sleeve at its end. The first connecting arm includes a main frame and secondary frames, which extend from the sides of the motor sleeves and connect to the first side. The second connecting arm includes a main frame and secondary frames, which extend from the sides of the motor sleeves and connect to the second side. Each connecting arm of this drone uses a main frame with secondary frames, improving structural strength and making the drone lightweight yet robust.

[0004] However, the aforementioned drones still have the following problems in actual use:

[0005] When conducting remote sensing monitoring of vegetation, drones, which typically fly at low altitudes and above the treetops, are easily disturbed by the noise generated by their propellers. For example, small birds may mistake this for an attack by a predator and take off hastily, increasing the risk of collision with the drone's propellers. Such impacts can not only cause the drone to lose balance instantly, but in severe cases, can also affect its stable flight capabilities, making it unable to return to base safely or even requiring an emergency landing. However, most drones currently on the market lack effective propeller protection designs, a deficiency that limits the efficiency and safety of drone applications in ecologically sensitive areas. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment that can protect the propellers of a drone.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment, comprising a drone body, several brackets installed around the drone body, a propeller installed at the other end of the brackets, and two base frames installed at the bottom of the drone body. Each bracket has a support component connected to one end near the propeller, and each support component has a detachable component connected to the other end. Each detachable component has a U-shaped rod connected to the other end, and the U-shaped rods wrap around the outside of the propeller on the same bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a retaining ring and a support rod. The retaining ring is sleeved and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bracket. The outer wall of the retaining ring is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod, and the lower end of the support rod is connected to a detachable assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the detachable component includes a connecting plate and several alignment blocks, all of which are fixedly connected to the lower end of the support rod. The upper surface of the connecting plate has an insertion port, and the inner wall of the insertion port has several slots. The alignment blocks are slidably connected to the slots respectively. The side wall of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to one end of several U-shaped rods.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting plate is fastened to the support rod by bolts.

[0011] Furthermore, connecting rods are fixedly connected to the middle of several U-shaped rods.

[0012] Furthermore, the ends of several U-shaped rods away from the connecting plate are fixedly connected.

[0013] Furthermore, lifting rings are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the U-shaped rods located on the opposite sides of the two supports.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This type of remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment forms a physical protective barrier by setting a U-shaped bar around the propeller, reducing the risk of propeller damage caused by bird strikes;

[0016] 2. This type of remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment has a detachable component that is fastened by slots and bolts, which enables quick assembly and disassembly of the U-shaped rod. This facilitates the removal of the protective structure when not performing monitoring tasks or during maintenance, reducing the load on the drone and simplifying the maintenance process.

[0017] 3. This type of remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment has a hanging ring design that supports the attachment of external items (such as vegetation seeds or small monitoring equipment), expanding the application scenarios of drones in ecological restoration or targeted delivery tasks and enhancing the multifunctionality of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a detailed connection diagram of the support assembly, detachable assembly, and U-shaped rod of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Explosion diagram of each component.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Drone body; 2. Support frame; 3. Propeller; 4. U-shaped rod; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Fixing ring; 7. Support rod; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Lifting ring; 10. Alignment block; 11. Base frame; 801. Socket; 802. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-3 A remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment includes a drone body 1, several brackets 2 installed around the drone body 1, a propeller 3 installed at the other end of the brackets 2, and two base frames 11 installed at the bottom of the drone body 1. Each bracket 2 has a support component connected to one end near the propeller 3, and each support component has a detachable component connected to the other end. Each detachable component has a U-shaped rod 4 connected to the other end. The U-shaped rod 4 wraps around the outside of the propeller 3 on the same bracket 2.

[0024] The vegetation environment remote sensing monitoring device in this utility model is structurally similar to existing vegetation environment remote sensing monitoring devices, such as the unmanned aerial vehicle disclosed in patent publication number CN214930615U. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment in this utility model is in use, the main body of the drone 1 conducts routine monitoring of the vegetation environment through the camera or other monitoring mechanism installed at the bottom. During the monitoring period, birds inhabiting the vegetation may be startled and take off. After taking off, the birds may collide with the propeller 3. At this time, the several U-shaped rods 4 can prevent the impact force of the birds from acting directly on the outside of the propeller 3, thereby preventing the propeller 3 from being damaged and causing the entire drone body 1 to lose balance and be unable to return or make a forced landing.

[0025] In addition, by setting up detachable components, the U-shaped rod 4 can be more easily removed when it is not needed for protection or when the main body of the drone 1 returns for maintenance after completing the mission.

[0026] It should be noted that, in addition to the support frame 2, propellers 3, and base frame 11, the main body 1 of the aforementioned drone also includes a remote control system, a navigation and positioning system, a battery pack, and various sensors. These sensors include, but are not limited to: lidar for generating 3D point clouds and extracting vegetation height and canopy structure (such as tree height and leaf area index); thermal infrared imagers for detecting vegetation surface temperature and monitoring water stress and fire; and optical imaging equipment, such as high-resolution visible light sensors (e.g., 20-megapixel sensors) for monitoring basic vegetation cover.

[0027] Furthermore, the weight of all components mentioned above and below (such as support components, detachable components, and several U-shaped rods 4, etc.) is taken into account within the load borne by the main body of the UAV 1.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support assembly includes a fixing ring 6 and a support rod 7. The fixing ring 6 is sleeved and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bracket 2. The outer wall of the fixing ring 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod 7, and the lower end of the support rod 7 is connected to the detachable assembly.

[0029] More specifically, by setting up support components, support can be provided for the detachable components and U-shaped rod 4, while preventing the detachable components and U-shaped rod 4 from falling off the drone body 1.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the detachable component includes a connecting plate 8 and several alignment blocks 10. Each alignment block 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of a support rod 7. The upper surface of the connecting plate 8 has an insertion port 801, and the inner wall of the insertion port 801 has several slots 802. Each alignment block 10 is slidably connected to one end of a set of slots 802. The side wall of the connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected to one end of several U-shaped rods 4. The connecting plate 8 is fastened to the support rod 7 with bolts.

[0031] More specifically, when it is necessary to disassemble the U-shaped rod 4, simply loosen the bolts between the connecting plate 8 and the support rod 7 to remove the connecting plate 8 from the lower end of the support rod 7; after maintenance or replacement, simply align the slot 802 with the alignment block 10 to quickly align the connecting plate 8 and the support rod 7, and the aligned U-shaped rods 4 will be in a specific position without shifting.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting rod 5 is fixedly connected to the middle of several U-shaped rods 4.

[0033] More specifically, by setting the connecting rod 5, the connection stability between several U-shaped rods 4 can be increased.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, several U-shaped rods 4 are fixedly connected at the ends away from the connecting plate 8.

[0035] More specifically, by connecting the ends of several U-shaped rods 4 away from the connecting plate 8, the connection stability between the U-shaped rods 4 can be further increased.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the U-shaped rods 4 located on opposite sides of the two supports 2 are fixedly connected with lifting rings 9.

[0037] More specifically, by setting up the hanging ring 9, the drone body 1 can be given the additional function of hanging items, so that some plant seeds can be transported to the outside or from the outside to the monitoring area through the drone body 1.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment, comprising a drone body (1), several supports (2) installed around the drone body (1), propellers (3) installed at the other end of the supports (2), and two base frames (11) installed at the bottom of the drone body (1), characterized in that: Each of the brackets (2) is connected to a support assembly at one end near the propeller (3), and each of the support assemblies is connected to a detachable assembly at the other end. Each of the detachable assemblies is connected to a U-shaped rod (4) at the other end. The U-shaped rods (4) are wrapped around the outside of the propeller (3) on the same bracket (2).

2. The remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a fixing ring (6) and a support rod (7). The fixing ring (6) is sleeved and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bracket (2). The outer wall of the fixing ring (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod (7). The lower end of the support rod (7) is connected to a detachable assembly.

3. The remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detachable component includes a connecting plate (8) and several alignment blocks (10). The alignment blocks (10) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the support rod (7). The upper surface of the connecting plate (8) is provided with an insertion port (801). The inner wall of the insertion port (801) is provided with several slots (802). The alignment blocks (10) are slidably connected to the slots (802) respectively. The side wall of the connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected to one end of several U-shaped rods (4).

4. The remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate (8) is fastened to the support rod (7) by bolts.

5. The remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (5) is fixedly connected to the middle of several of the U-shaped rods (4).

6. The remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 5, characterized in that: Several of the U-shaped rods (4) are fixedly connected at the ends away from the connecting plate (8).

7. A remote sensing monitoring device for vegetation environment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The U-shaped rods (4) located on opposite sides of the two supports (2) are fixedly connected with lifting rings (9).

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