Unmanned aircraft parking system

Abstract

To provide an unmanned aircraft parking system that is able to easily perform procedures for parking management and parking use of an unmanned aircraft.SOLUTION: An unmanned aircraft parking system includes an unmanned aircraft, a non-contact communication type recording medium, an apron, an apron management device, and a central management device. The unmanned aircraft includes a transmission unit capable of wirelessly transmitting individual identification information. The non-contact communication type recording medium can be mounted on the unmanned aircraft and is registered in advance for use. The apron includes: at least one or more parking spaces in which the unmanned aircraft can be parked; and a communication device that is provided for each parking space and communicates with the non-contact communication type recording medium of the parked unmanned aircraft. The apron management device manages a use state of the apron. The central management device integrally manages at least one or more apron management devices. The central management device manages a parking state of the unmanned aircraft, based on registered information of the non-contact communication type recording medium of the unmanned aircraft approaching the apron and the use state of the apron.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an unmanned aircraft parking system. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, opportunities to use unmanned aerial vehicles, so-called "drones," have been increasing. For example, practical applications of drones for shooting video from the sky and spraying chemicals are being developed. In addition, commercial use of drones is being tested for the delivery of goods. Various operational rules and functions have been proposed for commercial use. For example, a system has been proposed that communicates between an unmanned aerial vehicle and a server to allow or restrict the operation of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Proposals have also been made regarding parking and power supply for mobile objects, including unmanned aerial vehicles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2017 / 013858 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, since unmanned aircraft are remotely controlled, there is a risk of damage or disappearance. Therefore, registration and management for managing unmanned aircraft and using parking lots, etc., have had to be performed every time a new unmanned aircraft is released. In addition, if some kind of malfunction occurs in an unmanned aircraft during flight or if it becomes temporarily difficult to remotely control it, there is a problem that the parking management and parking use procedures for unmanned aircraft when using parking lots, etc. become complicated. Therefore, if an unmanned aircraft parking system that can easily manage the parking management and parking use procedures for unmanned aircraft can be provided, it would be meaningful as it would contribute to the spread of unmanned aircraft. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The unmanned aircraft parking system in the embodiment includes, for example, an unmanned aircraft, a non-contact communication type recording medium, a parking lot, a parking lot management device, and a central management device. The unmanned aircraft includes a transmitter capable of wirelessly transmitting individual identification information. The non-contact communication type recording medium can be mounted on the unmanned aircraft and is registered for use in advance. The parking lot includes at least one parking space where the unmanned aircraft can be parked, and a communication device provided for each parking space and communicating with the non-contact communication type recording medium of the unmanned aircraft parked therein. The parking lot management device manages the usage status of the parking lot. The central management device performs integrated management of at least one or more of the parking lot management devices. The central management device manages the parking status of the unmanned aircraft based on the registration information of the non-contact communication type recording medium of the unmanned aircraft approaching the parking lot and the usage status of the parking lot. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exemplary schematic explanatory diagram showing the configuration of an unmanned aircraft parking system in an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exemplary schematic perspective view showing a connection state of a non-contact communication recording medium (non-contact smart card) to an unmanned aerial vehicle in an unmanned aerial vehicle parking system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an exemplary schematic perspective view showing an unmanned aerial vehicle fixing mechanism in the unmanned aerial vehicle parking system of the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exemplary schematic perspective view showing another fixing mechanism of an unmanned aerial vehicle in the unmanned aerial vehicle parking system of the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an exemplary schematic explanatory diagram showing variations of parking spaces in an unmanned aircraft parking system according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exemplary schematic explanatory diagram showing a movable mechanism of a communication device in a parking space in an unmanned aircraft parking system of an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration of the embodiment described below, and the actions and results (effects) brought about by the configuration are merely examples, and are not limited to the contents described below.

[0008] FIG. 1 is an exemplary schematic explanatory diagram showing the configuration of an unmanned aircraft parking system 10 in an embodiment.

[0009] The unmanned aircraft parking system 10 includes an unmanned aircraft 12, a non-contact communication type recording medium 14, a parking lot 16, a parking lot management device 18 (parking lot management server), and a central management device 20 (central management server). The unmanned aircraft parking system 10 of this embodiment is a system that allows the unmanned aircraft 12 to smoothly use the parking lot 16 when the unmanned aircraft 12 needs to land at the parking lot 16 for some reason while en route to a destination, for example.

[0010] The unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is a radio-controlled aircraft known as a "drone" and includes various types and sizes for entertainment, aerial photography, transporting luggage, etc. The unmanned aerial vehicle 12 also includes those that perform visual flight (manual flight) based on images acquired from an on-board imaging device, and those that automatically fly to a destination according to a program. Note that in the case of an unmanned aerial vehicle 12 that flies automatically, temporary manual flight is possible.

[0011] The unmanned aerial vehicle 12 includes a transmitter capable of wirelessly transmitting individual identification information (remote ID information). The transmitter transmits the remote ID information by radio waves, allowing the type of aircraft the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is to be identified even from a remote location.

[0012] The non-contact communication recording medium 14 is, for example, a "non-contact IC card (non-contact smart card)" or an "IC tag" and has information such as an IC number and an expiration date. The non-contact communication recording medium 14 can be used for authentication when the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 uses the parking lot 16. The non-contact communication recording medium 14 may also include information such as the number of times the parking lot 16 has been used, and may function as a coupon for the parking lot 16, for example. The non-contact communication recording medium 14 only wirelessly communicates with the parking lot management device 18 (the communication device 24 of the parking space 22 described later) and does not communicate with the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 itself. As described above, information such as the specifications of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, such as the size, model number, etc., are transmitted as remote ID information. Therefore, the information of the non-contact communication recording medium 14 is transmitted as independent information from the non-contact communication recording medium 14 to the parking lot management device 18 (the communication device 24 of the parking space 22 described later).

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the non-contact communication recording medium 14 can be mounted on a part of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, for example, on the bottom surface 12a of the aircraft. The non-contact communication recording medium 14 does not need to fall off the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 during flight, and may be attached simply with adhesive tape or hook-and-loop fastener, or may be stored in a storage unit with a slot or an opening and closing door. If a lockable opening and closing door is provided, the anti-theft property of the non-contact communication recording medium 14 can be improved. The non-contact communication recording medium 14 may be mounted on any position of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 (for example, the side surface or the top surface of the aircraft), but by mounting the non-contact communication recording medium 14 on the bottom surface 12a of the aircraft, for example, when landing on the parking lot 16, it becomes possible to smoothly communicate with a communication device 24 embedded in the parking lot surface of the parking lot 16 at a short distance, which can contribute to preventing erroneous communication with other unmanned aerial vehicles 12. In this embodiment, the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is represented in a simplified manner, but as is well known, it is equipped with multiple rotors and landing legs, as well as fixed arms for fixing an imaging device or items to be transported, or for fixing pesticide spraying equipment, etc., as necessary.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the parking area 16 has at least one parking space 22 in which an unmanned aerial vehicle 12 can be parked, and a communication device 24 provided for each parking space 22 for communicating with the non-contact communication recording medium 14 of the parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the number of parking spaces 22 in each parking lot 16 can be set appropriately for each parking lot 16. For example, in the case of parking lot 16A, parking space 22A includes two parking spaces 22Aa and 22Ab of the same size. In the case of parking lot 16B, parking space 22B includes a large parking space 22Ba and four parking spaces 22Bb to 22Be that are smaller than parking space 22Ba. In the case of parking lot 16C, parking space 22C includes a large parking space 22Ca and four parking spaces 22Bb to 22Be that are smaller than parking space 22Ca. The layout of parking space 22 is different between parking space 22B and parking space 22C. In the case of parking lot 16D, parking space 22D includes a large parking space 22Da and two parking spaces 22Db and 22Dc that are smaller than parking space 22Da. In this way, the number and size of the parking spaces 22 of the aircraft parking lot 16 can be set appropriately depending on the installation location and parking purpose. In Fig. 1, the shape of the area defining the parking spaces 22 is shown as a circle, similar to the parking space for helicopters, etc., to clarify the parking position. In other examples, the shape of the area defining the parking spaces 22 may be another shape, such as a rectangle, or the area display may be omitted.

[0016] A communication device 24 is disposed at a predetermined position of each parking space 22, for example, at approximately the center of a circular area that defines the parking space 22. The communication device 24 can be disposed on the parking surface of the parking space 22, embedded in the parking surface, or installed on the parking surface covered with a housing or the like. The communication device 24 starts communication when the non-contact communication recording medium 14 approaches together with the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 to a distance where communication is possible. The communication device 24 can supply power to the non-contact communication recording medium 14 by, for example, electromagnetic induction. Therefore, the non-contact communication recording medium 14 approaching together with the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is configured to receive power when it enters the electromagnetic induction range of the communication device 24 and automatically start communication. Therefore, the non-contact communication recording medium 14 does not need to be supplied with driving power from the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, and can contribute to saving the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12.

[0017] The communication device 24 may also have a detection function for detecting whether the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is parked. That is, the communication device 24 can obtain information for recognizing the parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12 by establishing communication. For example, when detecting the parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12 using a proximity sensor or a physical switch, there is a possibility that birds, animals, dead leaves, garbage, etc. may be mistakenly recognized as the parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12, but by making a determination based on whether communication has been established by the communication device 24, it is possible to suppress such erroneous recognition.

[0018] The communication device 24 acquires information on the presence or absence of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, information on the start time of use, information on the end time of use, information on the presence or absence of power supply (described below), and the like, which are associated with the parking space number (ID) of the parking space 22. Note that the parking spot 16 (parking space 22) may be equipped with a device for detecting the presence or absence of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 separate from the communication device 24.

[0019] Each parking space 22 may also be provided with a charging device 26 that supplies power to the parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12. The charging device 26 is arranged, for example, in the vicinity (for example, around) of the communication device 24. A known system can be used for the charging device 26. For example, a power transmission coil is arranged on the parking surface side, and a power receiving coil is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 side. In other words, the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 can be charged by landing the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 on the power transmission coil. Note that the charging device 26 may employ other systems. For example, when the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 lands at a predetermined position in the parking space 22, a terminal cable such as a magnetic connection may be connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 side to charge the unmanned aerial vehicle 12. In this case, when the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 takes off, the magnetically connected terminal cable can be removed, and charging is terminated.

[0020] The usage of the charging device 26 can be managed by the parking lot management device 18, which manages the usage of the parking lot 16 (parking space 22). When the parking lot management device 18 receives a charging request from the user (pilot) of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, it manages the charging status of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 based on the registration information and the power supply status of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14. For example, it manages the amount of charge.

[0021] In addition, as shown in Figure 3, the parking area 16 may be equipped with a fixing mechanism 28 that fixes the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 that has landed in the parking space 22 to the parking space 22 until predetermined procedures are completed after landing.

[0022] The fixing mechanism 28 can be a part of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, for example, a lock arm 28a that can be opened and closed in the direction of the arrow A and grips the landing legs. Fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 that has landed can contribute to preventing theft of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 while it is landing. Also, by fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 to the parking space 22 while it is landing and configuring it so that the fixing is not released until a specified procedure is completed, it can contribute to preventing fraudulent acts such as taking off without paying the usage fee for the parking lot 16 or the charging fee. Note that the mode of the fixing mechanism 28 can be changed as appropriate, and the same effect can be obtained even if another structure is adopted as long as it is a structure that can maintain the fixing of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12.

[0023] FIG. 4 is an exemplary schematic perspective view showing another fixing mechanism 28 for the unmanned aircraft 12 in the unmanned aircraft parking system 10. The fixing mechanism 28 shown in FIG. 4 covers the entire unmanned aircraft 12 that has landed in the parking space 22 with a hemispherical dome portion 28b that can be opened and closed in the direction of the arrow B as a fixing operation for the unmanned aircraft 12, and substantially fixes the unmanned aircraft 12 to the parking lot 16. By covering the landed unmanned aircraft 12 with the dome portion 28b, it is possible to prevent the theft of the unmanned aircraft 12 during landing and the unauthorized use of the parking lot 16, as with the lock arm 28a shown in FIG. 3. The dome portion 28b may have a structure having ventilation such as a mesh, or may have a non-ventilation structure. By making the dome portion 28b a non-ventilation structure, it is possible to prevent the unmanned aircraft 12 during parking from being exposed to rain, wind, and the like. Furthermore, by combining the dome portion 28b in FIG. 4 with the lock arm 28a in FIG. 3, it is possible to improve the reliability of preventing theft of parked unmanned aerial vehicle 12 and preventing unauthorized use of parking area 16.

[0024] The parking lot management device 18 is installed in each parking lot 16, and manages the parking space numbers (identification number information) of all the parking spaces 22 present in the parking lot 16. The parking lot management device 18 manages all the parking spaces 22 included in the parking lot 16 by communicating with the central management device 20 and the communication devices 24 of each parking space 22. For example, the parking lot management device 18A manages the parking spaces 22Aa, 22Ab in the parking lot 16A. The parking lot management device 18B manages the parking spaces 22Ba to 22Be in the parking lot 16B. The parking lot management device 18C manages the parking spaces 22Ca to 22Ce in the parking lot 16C. The parking lot management device 18D manages the parking spaces 22Da to 22Dc in the parking lot 16D. In other words, based on the information obtained from the communication device 24, the parking space management device 18 can obtain, for example, information on the presence or absence of an unmanned aerial vehicle 12, information on the start time of use, information on the end time of use, information on whether or not power is being supplied, etc., associated with the parking space number (ID) for each parking space 22.

[0025] The central management device 20 performs integrated management of at least one or more parking lot management devices 18, and communicates with the terminal devices of users who wish to use the parking lot 16. The central management device 20 manages the parking status of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 based on the registration information of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 approaching the parking lot 16 and the usage status of the parking lot 16. The central management device 20 has a parking lot number for identifying the parking lot 16, user number information registered for usage, user information (e.g., password, name, address, telephone number, need for power supply, method of payment of usage fees, etc.), IC number information of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, expiration date information of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, etc.

[0026] The central management device 20 is installed in a management center or the like separately from the parking lot management devices 18. In another embodiment, the central management device 20 may be integrated with a specific parking lot management device 18 and collectively manage the other parking lot management devices 18. The central management device 20 and the parking lot management device 18 may be realized by computer resources similar to those of a general information processing device. The central management device 20 and the parking lot management device 18 are composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a storage unit such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), a communication interface, an input / output interface, etc.

[0027] The operation of the unmanned aircraft parking system 10 configured as above will now be described.

[0028] First, the procedure of advance preparation processing in the unmanned aircraft parking system 10 for enabling the parking lot 16 to be used by the unmanned aircraft 12 owned by a user will be described.

[0029] When the central management unit 20 receives access from a user who wishes to use the parking area 16 via the user's own terminal device such as a PC (Personal Computer) or smartphone, the central management unit 20 obtains user information (e.g., password, name, address, telephone number, payment method for usage fees, etc.).

[0030] When the central management device 20 acquires the user information, it registers the expiration date for the new non-contact communication type recording medium 14, acquires the identification number of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, and performs a registration process to link it to the acquired (applied) user information.

[0031] Next, the central management device 20 performs a process of sending the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 linked with the user information (administrative processing by a person in charge).

[0032] The user who receives the linked non-contact communication recording medium 14 attaches the received non-contact communication recording medium 14 to a predetermined position of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, for example, to the bottom surface 12a of the aircraft. In this state, the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is able to use the parking area 16.

[0033] Next, the processing procedure when the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 uses the parking area 16 will be described.

[0034] In the following explanation, it is assumed that after a user flies the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, an unexpected problem occurs during flight, making it necessary to temporarily land the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 at one of the parking lots 16. In this case, the user accesses the parking lot management device 18 of the parking lot 16 that the user wants to use via the central management device 20.

[0035] When the aircraft parking lot management device 18 receives an inquiry (access) from a user, it acquires the usage status (vacancy information, etc.) of the parking spaces 22 by communicating with the communication device 24. That is, the communication device 24 of the parking spaces 22 transmits information on whether or not an unmanned aerial vehicle 12 is parked to the aircraft parking lot management device 18. In this case, the aircraft parking lot management device 18 provides the user with the usage status of all the parking spaces 22.

[0036] The parking lot management device 18 provides instruction information to the user's terminal device to have the user select a parking space 22 that the user wants to use and land the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 in a vacant parking space 22. In another embodiment, the parking lot management device 18 may provide instruction information to the user's terminal device to operate the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 visually (while checking an image from an imaging device mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 12) and land in a vacant parking space 22, without executing a process of checking a vacant parking space 22. The parking lot management device 18 may also provide the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 (user's terminal device) with guidance landing information to guide the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 to a vacant parking space 22 and automatically land it.

[0037] When the parking lot management device 18 detects the landing of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 based on the detection results of the presence detection function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 and the presence detection device using the communication results of the communication device 24, it records the start time of use as a usage history along with the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 in the memory unit.

[0038] The parking lot management device 18 acquires necessary information (such as the ID number information and expiration date information of the non-contact communication recording medium 14) from the non-contact communication recording medium 14 attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 via the communication device 24 in the parking space 22. In addition, the parking lot management device 18 provides fixing instruction information to the fixing mechanism 28 in the parking space 22 to fix the unmanned aerial vehicle 12.

[0039] The parking space management device 18 transmits the IC number information of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 12, the expiration date information of the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, and the start time of use of the parking space 22 to the central management device 20 via the communication device 24 in the parking space 22.

[0040] The central management device 20 checks the legitimacy of the user (unmanned aerial vehicle 12) from the user information linked to the IC number information of the non-contact communication recording medium 14 and the expiration date information of the non-contact communication recording medium 14, and then returns the user information (including inquiries such as whether or not power supply is required) to the parking lot management device 18 that has made the request for use.

[0041] The parking lot management device 18 sets the power supply settings of the charging device 26 for the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 in accordance with the user information (whether or not there is a request for power supply) obtained from the central management device 20, and if there is a request for charging, causes power supply to be carried out.

[0042] Finally, the takeoff process for taking off the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 will be described.

[0043] When the parking lot management device 18 receives a request from a user to end parking via the central management device 20, if power is being supplied by the charging device 26, it issues a command to end power supply. In addition, the parking lot management device 18 transmits IC number information, expiration date information for the non-contact communication recording medium 14, the end time of use of the parking space 22, information on whether power is being supplied, and the like to the central management device 20. The central management device 20 performs a settlement process for the usage fee based on the IC number information, expiration date information for the non-contact communication recording medium 14, the start time and end time of use of the parking space 22, information on whether power is being supplied, and the like acquired from the parking lot management device 18. For example, it performs a credit card payment process. When the payment process is completed, the central management device 20 transmits a payment completion notice to the parking lot management device 18, and the parking lot management device 18 controls the fixing mechanism 28 to release the fixing of the unmanned aerial vehicle 12. In addition, the parking lot management device 18 transmits a takeoff readiness notification to the user's terminal device to prompt the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 to take off.

[0044] As described above, according to the unmanned aircraft parking system 10 of the present embodiment, by attaching the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 to the unmanned aircraft 12, any unmanned aircraft 12 of a size that can use the parking lot 16 can be easily used. In other words, even if the unmanned aircraft 12 itself is changed due to a breakdown or replacement, the parking lot 16 can be used by replacing the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 without acquiring a new non-contact communication type recording medium 14. As a result, parking management of the unmanned aircraft 12 and procedures for parking use can be easily performed. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the spread of the unmanned aircraft 12. In addition, by managing users with the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the parking lot 16 (parking space 22) and electricity theft. Even if the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 is stolen, personal information will not be leaked from the non-contact communication type recording medium 14, and security can be easily ensured. Furthermore, if the IC number information of the non-contact communication recording medium 14 is invalidated in the central management device 20, unauthorized use of the parking lot 16 by a stolen non-contact communication recording medium 14 can be prevented.

[0045] FIG. 5 is an exemplary and schematic explanatory diagram showing variations of the parking space 22 in the unmanned aircraft parking system 10 of the embodiment. The layout of the parking space 22 in FIG. 5 is the same as the parking lot 16B shown in FIG. 1, but the parking space 22 can be switched between enabled and disabled depending on the parking state. For example, when there is no parking request for a large unmanned aircraft 12, as shown in FIG. 5, the large parking space 22Ba is disabled (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 5), and multiple parking spaces 22Bb to 22Be smaller than the parking space 22Ba are enabled (shown by a solid line in FIG. 5), increasing the parking area and prioritizing parking efficiency. Conversely, when there is a parking request for a large unmanned aircraft 12, the large parking space 22Ba is enabled and multiple small parking spaces 22Bb to 22Be are disabled to secure the parking space 22 for large aircraft, allowing the large unmanned aircraft 12 to be parked smoothly. Note that by disabling the communication device 24 corresponding to the disabled parking space 22, it is possible to prevent the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 from parking erroneously. Furthermore, when the circular area indicating the parking space 22 is displayed using an LED or the like, it is possible to easily prevent the parking space 22 from being mistakenly recognized even when viewed visually by making the disabled parking space 22 invisible. Furthermore, a large parking space 22Ba may be disabled and a new small parking space 22 may be formed in the vacant space, thereby increasing the number of parking spaces 22 for small and medium-sized aircraft.

[0046] FIG. 6 is an exemplary and schematic explanatory diagram showing the movable mechanism 30 of the communication device 24 of the parking space 22 in the unmanned aircraft parking system 10. As shown in FIG. 6, the communication device 24 of the parking space 22 is mounted on a movable mechanism 30 (carrier) that can move within the range of the parking space 22. As shown in FIG. 6, the parking space 22 is formed with a moving guide 30a that extends radially in the radial direction of the parking space 22 at intervals of, for example, 45°. The movable mechanism 30 carrying the communication device 24 can move along the moving guide 30a. Therefore, based on the position of the unmanned aircraft 12 approaching from the sky to land on the parking space 22, the movable mechanism 30 moves the communication device 24 to approach the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 and establishes communication. As a result, in addition to the approach operation on the unmanned aircraft 12 side, the communication device 24 is in a state of going to pick up the unmanned aircraft 12, and communication with the non-contact communication type recording medium 14 can be established more quickly. In other words, it can contribute to shortening the landing operation.

[0047] The movable mechanism 30 is not limited to this example, and may be configured, for example, by stacking two linear tables that can move in different directions. In this case, the communicator 24 can be moved in any direction, and communication can be established more smoothly. After communication between the communicator 24 and the non-contact communication recording medium 14 is established, the communicator 24 may be returned to a predetermined position in the parking space 22, for example, a central position, and the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 may finally be parked in a predetermined position (for example, a central position) in the parking space 22.

[0048] Furthermore, the movable mechanism 30 may be configured to move not only on the parking surface of the parking space 22 but also in the vertical direction. In this case, the unmanned aerial vehicle 12 can be received more quickly and communication can be established more smoothly.

[0049] 5, when there are multiple parking spaces 22 in the parking lot 16, moving the communication devices 24 by the movable mechanism 30 makes it easier to change the layout of the parking spaces 22, which contributes to improving the utilization efficiency of the parking spaces 22. In this case, the number of enabled communication devices 24 may be increased or decreased depending on the layout.

[0050] In the above-described embodiment, the parking lot 16 is formed on a fixed, specific land. In other embodiments, the parking lot 16 may be mobile. For example, by forming the parking lot 16 on the bed of a large truck, the parking lot 16 can be moved to a desired area (position) and operated. For example, a temporary parking lot 16 can be formed at an event venue or the like. Similarly, the parking lot 16 may be formed in the interior space of a train, the interior space of an aircraft, or the interior space of a ship. In this case, when parking an aircraft, the door of the train, aircraft, or ship is opened, and the unmanned aircraft 12 is entered into the internal space and parked. In this case, the same effect as in the case of the parking lot 16 formed on a specific land can be obtained, and the parking lot 16 can be moved to a desired area (position) and operated in the same way as in the case of a large truck. For example, the parking lot 16 can be easily operated on a track laid nationwide in the case of a train, at an airport in the case of an aircraft, or on the ocean in the case of a ship. In addition, the theft prevention and weather protection of the unmanned aircraft 12 can be easily performed. In addition, when using a ship, the deck etc. can also be used as a parking area 16.

[0051] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above embodiment is merely an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above embodiment can be implemented in various forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The above embodiment is included in the scope and gist of the invention, and is included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 10 Unmanned Aircraft Parking System 12 Unmanned aerial vehicle 14 Non-contact communication recording medium 16 Tarmac 18 Parking lot management device 20 Central management device 22 Parking Space 24 Communication Device 26 Charging device 28 Fixing mechanism 28a Lock Arm 28b Dome section 30 Movable mechanism

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle including a transmitter capable of wirelessly transmitting individual identification information; a non-contact communication type recording medium that can be mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle and that is registered for use in advance; a parking area including at least one parking space capable of parking the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a communication device provided for each parking space for communicating with the non-contact communication recording medium of the unmanned aerial vehicle parked therein; A parking lot management device that manages the usage status of the parking lot; A central management device that performs integrated management of at least one of the aircraft parking management devices; Equipped with the central management device manages the parking status of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the registration information of the non-contact communication type recording medium of the unmanned aerial vehicle approaching the parking area and the usage status of the parking area. Unmanned aircraft parking system.

2. The unmanned aircraft parking system of claim 1, wherein the parking space is equipped with a charging device that supplies power to the parked unmanned aircraft, and the parking space management device manages the charging status of the unmanned aircraft based on the registration information of the non-contact communication recording medium and the power supply status.

3. The unmanned aircraft parking system of claim 1, wherein the parking area is equipped with a fixing mechanism that fixes an unmanned aircraft that has landed in the parking space to the parking space until a specified procedure is completed after landing.

4. The unmanned aircraft parking system of claim 1, wherein the communication device is mounted on a movable mechanism that can move within the range of the parking space, and brings the communication device close to the non-contact communication recording medium and establishes communication based on the position of the unmanned aircraft approaching to land at the parking space.

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