Vehicle-side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system that allows a drone station to be installed in a recessed structure on the left and / or right side of a vehicle without occupying the upper space of the vehicle, thereby enabling the drone take-off and landing panel to be pulled out and raised to the outside of the vehicle through a deployment structure including a door opening / closing device, a horizontal moving rail device, and a vertical lifting lift device, so as to safely perform the take-off and landing of the drone, and also allows the station to be configured as a modular type so that it can be attached to and detached from the vehicle, thereby facilitating maintenance, replacement, and upgrades, and enables the placement of multiple stations without constraints on the upper space of the vehicle even when operating multiple or swarm drones. The present invention relates to a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system comprising a drone station formed embedded in the left and / or right side of a vehicle body, the system comprising: a drone station rack (500) which is a modular device formed embedded in the side of the vehicle body to perform storage, preparation for takeoff and landing, and deployment operations of a drone; a drone station housing (501) formed to be insertable and withdrawable from the drone station rack (500); a drone station door (502) for opening the drone station housing (501); a drone front-rear movement plate (509) that is horizontally deployed to the outside of the vehicle after the drone station door (502) is opened, and a front-rear movement electric cylinder (505) that drives the same; a drone takeoff and landing plate (503) provided on the drone front-rear movement plate (509) that rises vertically to a designated height; and a lift cylinder (510) that drives an electric lifting lift (508) that raises and lowers the drone takeoff and landing plate (503). A vehicle-side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system is provided, characterized by comprising: a plurality of sensors (520) for detecting the operating status of the drone take-off and landing plate (503), the front and rear movement plate (509), and the electric lifting lift (508); and a main PCB-based control unit (950) that collects signals from the plurality of sensors (520) and sequentially controls according to a pre-set take-off mode scenario and a landing mode scenario.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station system, and more specifically, to a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system for drone takeoff and landing in an open / embedded operation form on the side of a vehicle body that is equipped with and operates a drone and a control system. Background Technology

[0003] With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the drone industry, referring to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), is emerging as a new industry that will lead the future.

[0004] Drones were developed for military use in the early 20th century and have been used for military missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and bombing. However, as multinational corporations have recently entered into research and development for commercial purposes, they are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment such as remote sensing devices and satellite control systems. They are deployed to places that are difficult for humans to access or dangerous areas to collect information, and are becoming commonplace in a wide variety of fields, including filming for dramas and movies, and logistics delivery.

[0005] As such, with the advancement of drone technology and the increasing potential for use in various fields, the government has deliberated and finalized the "Five-Year Plan for the Development of Unmanned Vehicles (2016–2020)" to foster and support the drone industry in Korea as one of the future growth engines industries. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport identifies drones as part of the aviation sector and is focusing on commercialization, while the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is promoting various projects such as fostering high-performance, medium-to-large advanced drones.

[0006] The Unmanned Aerial System, which consists of such unmanned aerial vehicles and the systems required for their operation, is composed of aircraft (unmanned aerial vehicles) capable of automatic, semi-automatic, or autonomous flight, ground control equipment that controls them, and communication and support equipment. Among these, the ground control equipment—in other words, the drone station—performs various purposes such as automatic take-off and landing, automatic charging, and status checks of the drone.

[0007] Meanwhile, vehicle-mounted drone station technologies currently commercialized, registered, or pending applications both domestically and internationally are primarily located on the vehicle's roof, occupying physical space. This configuration acts as an obstacle to the physical installation of other specialized systems requiring installation and configuration on the vehicle's roof; consequently, it is recognized as a technical issue requiring improvement in design, manufacturing, and operation regarding waterproofing and limited vehicle surface area.

[0008] In particular, when operating multiple and swarm drones, the cross-sectional area of ​​the vehicle's upper section can be configured to the extent of the cross-sectional area of ​​the vehicle's outer upper section (Roof) for securing individual stations for takeoff and landing, which causes physical and spatial constraints in the operation of multiple and swarm drones.

[0009] In addition, the configuration of the station on the exterior roof of the vehicle had a disadvantage in that personnel had to move to the vehicle roof to retrieve the aircraft and perform structural maintenance when inspecting the station structure and the aircraft. Prior art literature

[0011] Patent Document 1: Republic of Korea Published Patent No. 10-2024-0030640 (Published March 7, 2024) - Unmanned aerial vehicle system including a mobile station and method thereof Patent Document 2: Republic of Korea Published Patent No. 10-2023-0108865 (Published September 11, 2023) - Vehicle-mounted drone docking station and method for controlling the same Patent Document 3: Republic of Korea Published Patent No. 10-2023-0080869 (Published June 7, 2023) - Improved drone station and drone take-off and landing system using the same The problem to be solved

[0012] Accordingly, the present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art as described above by providing a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system that allows for the safe take-off and landing of a drone by installing a drone station in an embedded structure on the left and / or right side of a vehicle, thereby not occupying the space above the vehicle, and by using a deployment structure including a door opening / closing device, a horizontal moving rail device, and a vertical lifting device to pull out and raise the drone take-off and landing panel to the outside of the vehicle, as well as making maintenance, replacement, and upgrades easy by configuring the station as a modular type so that it can be attached to and detached from the vehicle, and enabling the placement of multiple stations without constraints on the space above the vehicle even when operating multiple or swarm drones. means of solving the problem

[0014] The present invention, for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, comprises a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system including a drone station formed embedded in the left and / or right side of the vehicle body, wherein the drone station rack (500) is a modular device formed embedded in the side of the vehicle body to perform storage, preparation for takeoff and landing, and deployment operations of a drone; a drone station housing (501) formed to be insertable and withdrawable from the drone station rack (500); a drone station door (502) for opening the drone station housing (501); a drone front-rear movement plate (509) that horizontally deploys to the outside of the vehicle after the drone station door (502) is opened, and a front-rear movement electric cylinder (505) that drives the same; a drone takeoff and landing plate (503) provided on the drone front-rear movement plate (509) that rises vertically to a designated height; and a lift cylinder (510) that drives an electric lifting lift (508) that raises and lowers the drone takeoff and landing plate (503). A vehicle-side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system is provided, characterized by comprising: a plurality of sensors (520) for detecting the operating status of the drone take-off and landing plate (503), the front and rear movement plate (509), and the electric lifting lift (508); and a main PCB-based control unit (950) that collects signals from the plurality of sensors (520) and sequentially controls according to a pre-set take-off mode scenario and a landing mode scenario.

[0015] Here, the vehicle further includes a solar panel (110) provided on the upper part of the vehicle, and the solar panel (110) is configured to supply power to the battery (130) of the power supply unit (100).

[0016] The vehicle further includes a tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) installed on the upper part of the vehicle so as to be vertical, and the tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) is characterized by being linked with a control unit (950) so as to be automatically deployed when the drone takes off or lands.

[0017] Meanwhile, the drone station rack (500) is characterized by being provided in multiple locations on the left and right sides of the vehicle body.

[0018] In addition, the drone take-off and landing plate (503) is characterized by being configured to allow the drone to take off and land at a position spaced apart from the vehicle body by a predetermined distance or more through horizontal deployment and vertical ascent. Effects of the invention

[0020] The present invention has the following effects.

[0021] First, by embedding the drone station into the side of the vehicle, interference with other special systems such as satellite communication antennas, air conditioning equipment, and solar panels can be prevented.

[0022] Second, by utilizing the left and right sides of the vehicle, space utilization is improved compared to the existing top-mounted method, and the operation of multiple drones is facilitated.

[0023] Third, by allowing the drone to take off and land while sufficiently separated from the vehicle body through a horizontal deployment and vertical lifting structure, the risk of interference with the vehicle body and collision can be minimized.

[0024] Fourth, since the station is accessible from the side of the vehicle, personnel do not need to move to the roof of the vehicle, which improves the safety and convenience of maintenance work.

[0025] Fifth, by forming the drone station with a modular structure, replacement, expansion, and functional upgrades of the station are easy. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIGS. 1 to 7 are drawings for explaining embodiments of a special vehicle for operating a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an embodiment of a side of a special vehicle and a modular drone station for the operation of a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIGS. 9(a) to 9(d) are perspective views showing embodiments of door opening of a drone station and driving of a drone take-off and landing plate for ejecting a drone to the side of a vehicle in a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d) are side cross-sectional views showing embodiments of door opening of a drone station and driving of a drone take-off and landing plate for drawing a drone to the side of a vehicle in a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an embodiment of an electric elevator in a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an embodiment of a control system for the operation of a vehicle-side drone station in a vehicle-side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an example of a system configuration for operating a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings as follows.

[0029] In this specification, when a component is described as being on another component, it means that it may be formed directly on the other component or that a third component may be interposed between them. Also, in the drawings, the thicknesses of the components are exaggerated for the effective description of the technical content.

[0030] The terms used herein are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used herein, 'comprises' and / or 'comprising' do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components to the mentioned components.

[0031] In describing the specific embodiments below, various specific details have been included to explain the invention more specifically and to aid understanding. However, a reader with sufficient knowledge in the art to understand the invention will recognize that it can be used without these various specific details. In some cases, it is noted in advance that commonly known parts that are not significantly related to the invention have been omitted to prevent confusion in describing the invention.

[0033] FIGS. 1 to 7 are drawings for explaining embodiments of a special vehicle for operating a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0034] An embodiment of a special vehicle for operating a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 7. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the side injection-type drone special vehicle (10) has an awning (11), a drone station rack (500), a location linkage PTG module (301~304), an environmental data collection unit (200), a satellite communication module (410), a side monitor device unit (600), and an external charging box (101) arranged on the upper and side of the vehicle. In addition, a light bar is configured on the upper front part of the vehicle. The present invention is characterized by forming the drone station (500) in a structure embedded in the side of the vehicle.

[0035] And as shown in FIG. 2, an antenna (421) and a solar panel (110) are configured on the upper part of the side-injection type drone special vehicle (10), and LED bars are configured on the upper part of both sides of the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 14, the solar panel (110) of the present invention supplies power to the battery (130) of the power supply unit (100), and the antenna (421) is connected to a wireless communication module (420). Through this, the present invention has the characteristic of having a self-sufficient power structure for the vehicle itself.

[0036] In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a foldable ladder (12) is formed on the rear of the side-injection type drone special vehicle (10) to allow a manager or worker to move to the upper part of the vehicle, thereby facilitating maintenance of the vehicle's upper structure and providing a structure with improved maintenance accessibility compared to a conventional roof-type station.

[0037] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the deployment state of a tower-type equipment in a side-injection type drone special vehicle (10), in which a tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) and a tower-type lighting module (800) are configured to be vertically raised and lowered. This can be used to enable wide-area surveillance, lighting provision, and disaster broadcasting by securing altitude.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of drone stations formed on the side of a vehicle, wherein a plurality of drone station racks (500) and a side monitor unit (600) are arranged on the side of the vehicle. These plurality of drone station racks (500) can be configured on the left and right sides of the vehicle, thereby enabling the operation of multiple drones.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the deployment state of a drone station. When the drone station door (502) of the drone station rack (500) is opened, the drone take-off and landing plate (503), the drone forward and rear movement plate (509), the guide rail (507), and the electric lift (508) operate to allow the drone to be ejected to the outside of the vehicle. That is, the present invention is a vehicle side-type electronic automatic control drone station. After the side drone station door (502) is opened, the drone forward and rear movement plate (509) moves horizontally to the outside of the vehicle via the guide rail (507), and then the electric lift (508) operates to cause the drone take-off and landing plate (503) to rise vertically to secure a take-off position.

[0040] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the state of preparation for drone takeoff. As shown in FIG. 7, the drone takes off with the takeoff and landing plate (503) protruding sufficiently outward and spaced apart from the outside of the vehicle. This allows for minimizing interference with the vehicle body, preventing propeller collisions, and preventing collisions with the upper part of the vehicle during drone takeoff and landing. At this time, it also shows the drone operation management and operating status, or the display module (620) being open.

[0042] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an embodiment of a side of a special vehicle and a modular drone station for the operation of a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0043] An embodiment of the side and modular drone station of a special vehicle for the operation of the vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 8, wherein a drone station housing (501) is formed on the outer wall of the vehicle side so as to be inserted and withdrawn in a modular form. That is, the drone station is not integrated with the vehicle body but is configured with a sliding insertion structure, thereby enabling easy maintenance, replacement, and upgrade, and has structural features that allow for application in multiple modular forms.

[0045] FIGS. 9(a) to 9(d) are perspective views showing an embodiment of the opening of the door of a drone station and the driving of a drone take-off and landing plate for ejecting a drone to the side of a vehicle in a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention, and FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d) are side cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of the opening of the door of a drone station and the driving of a drone take-off and landing plate for ejecting a drone to the side of a vehicle in a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0046] In the embodiment of the opening of the drone station door and the driving of the drone take-off and landing plate for ejecting a drone to the side of a vehicle in the vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention, FIGS. 9(a) and FIGS. 10(a) show a standby state, and when the drone station door (502) of the drone station housing (501) is closed, the drone station door (502) is opened outward by the operation of the door cylinder (504) as shown in FIGS. 9(b) and FIGS. 10(b).

[0047] And in FIG. 9(c) and FIG. 10(c), the guide rail bar (506) is deployed to the outside of the drone station housing (501) through the guide rail (507) by the forward / rear movement electric cylinder (505), and accordingly, the drone take-off and landing plate (503) is fully deployed to the outside.

[0048] Then, as shown in FIG. 9(d) and FIG. 10(d), the drone landing plate (503) rises to the upper part as the electric elevator (508) moves up and down. Accordingly, the drone landing plate (503a), which was embedded inside the vehicle body, is exposed to the outside.

[0050] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an embodiment of an electric elevator in a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0051] An embodiment of the electric lift in the vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 11, wherein the electric lift (508) has a scissor-type link structure and the plate is raised by the lift cylinder (510). This electric lift (508) is configured to have a folding state and an unfolding state, so that a person skilled in the art can configure it to secure sufficient height from the outside of the vehicle to prevent interference with the vehicle body.

[0052] That is, the electric lifting lift (508) of the present invention is configured as a vertical lift to raise the landing panel in a folded state to a designated height, and the designated height is based on a height at which the vehicle body wall is not recognized as an obstacle during the takeoff and landing of the aircraft (drone).

[0054] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of a control system for the operation of a vehicle-side drone station in a vehicle-side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0055] In the vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention, the control system for the operation of the vehicle side drone station is a main PCB-based control system that sequentially controls the drone operation scenario through sensor input collection, electric cylinder control, lift control, status LED output, and communication port management.

[0056] For this purpose, OUT in the main switch (M / SW) is for starting takeoff mode by performing a deployment start command input, STOP is for emergency stop and is for stopping all operations immediately, ON is for power application and Reset is for returning to the initial state.

[0057] And the status indicator LEDs (R / G / B) allow the administrator to visually confirm that R is in error status, G is in normal standby status, and B is in operation.

[0058] The landing guidance LED (OUT LED) is for indicating the landing position, ensuring nighttime visibility, and guiding the landing when the drone lands on the drone landing plate (503), and can be composed of LEDs on the edge of the drone landing plate (503).

[0059] And the two electric cylinders of ① are cylinders for opening and closing the external gate, that is, the drone station door (502), and sensor 1 is a drone station door (502) position detection sensor to check whether the drone station door (502) is fully open or to detect whether the drone station door (502) is closed to provide conditions for allowing the next step operation.

[0060] Also, the two electric cylinders of ② are cylinders for the forward and backward movement of the drone forward and backward movement plate (509), and sensor 2 is for detecting the horizontal movement state of the drone forward and backward movement plate (509), and is for detecting whether the plate has completely moved outward or has completely returned inward.

[0061] Meanwhile, one of the electric cylinders in ③ is a cylinder for raising and lowering the drone's forward and backward movement plate (509), and sensor 3 is a sensor that detects the raising / lowering of the electric lifting lift (508) and can be configured as a vertical height detection sensor, detecting reaching the target height, completion of the raising, and completion of the lowering.

[0062] In addition, the communication ports consist of RJ-45 and RJ-11; the RJ-45 is used for LAN communication and for transmitting and receiving external control signals for EXT-CTRL (LAN common area remote control), while the RJ-11 is an RS-232C serial communication port used for auxiliary control lines or external interfaces.

[0063] It can be configured to supply DC 12V, 5A power.

[0064] Through this configuration, it is possible to confirm the opening of the drone station door (502) (Sensor 1), confirm deployment via the drone front and rear movement plate (509) (Sensor 2), confirm the ascent of the electric lifting lift (508) (Sensor 3), and confirm the standby state for the drone's takeoff and landing via LED lighting (R, G, B).

[0065] For reference, the operation scenario for drone takeoff is,

[0066] An environmental data collection device (sensor) configured on the top exterior of the vehicle senses local weather information (wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, temperature) near the vehicle and presents the environmental data to the manager before the aircraft (drone) enters the takeoff scenario.

[0067] Under the control of the manager, the opening and closing device, which is structurally and externally embedded in the vehicle, automatically opens (Door-Open), and the operating status of the opening and closing device is displayed on the control unit's display.

[0068] Then, the horizontal rail section of the rail device operates to deploy the buried station to a designated distance outside the vehicle, and the operating status of the rail device is displayed on the control device's display.

[0069] Subsequently, the vertical lift of the lift device operates to raise the landing panel in the folded state to a designated height, and displays the operating status of the lift device on the control unit display. However, the designated height is based on a height at which the vehicle body wall is not recognized as an obstacle during the takeoff and landing of the aircraft (drone).

[0070] Meanwhile, when the aircraft's main body and propeller proceed in the takeoff mode scenario, it indicates a complete takeoff readiness state free from physical and spatial obstructions (stuck conditions).

[0071] In this case, under normal conditions, when the aircraft body and propeller proceed with the takeoff mode scenario, a complete takeoff is prepared without any physical or spatial obstructions (stuck state); in the case of a failure, when the aircraft body and propeller proceed with the takeoff mode scenario, a state is displayed where a complete takeoff is impossible due to physical or spatial obstructions (stuck state) occurring.

[0072] When the station's 'takeoff mode scenario' is completed, 'Takeoff Standby' is displayed on the control unit (control device).

[0073] Accordingly, the aircraft (drone) located on the take-off and landing panel takes off.

[0075] Meanwhile, the landing mode operation scenario is,

[0076] It is performed in a complete take-on readiness state free from physical and spatial obstructions (jamming); under normal circumstances, the aircraft body and propellers are in a complete take-on readiness state free from physical and spatial obstructions (jamming) during the landing mode scenario.

[0077] During the landing mode scenario, the aircraft's main body and propeller are physically and spatially obstructed (stuck), making a complete take-on impossible.

[0078] Then, for the landing of the drone, the vertical lift of the lift device operates to lower the landing panel in the unfolded state to a designated height and displays the operating status on the display of the control device. However, the designated height is based on a height at which no obstruction occurs when the station structure is retracted to the station rack inside the vehicle.

[0079] Then, the horizontal rail section of the rail device operates to retract the deployed station to the cargo docking position within the station rack inside the vehicle, and displays the operating status on the control device display.

[0080] Next, the opened switch is closed (Door-Close), and the operating status of the switch is displayed on the control device's display.

[0081] Finally, when the station's 'landing mode scenario' is completed, the standby status is displayed on the control unit (control device).

[0083] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an example of a system configuration for operating a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0084] An embodiment of the system configuration for operating a vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention comprises a drone station control module (1000), a drone station manager terminal (PC) (1100), a drone station control server (2000), and a communication network (3000).

[0085] The drone station control module (1000) is a local control system mounted inside a vehicle and performs drone takeoff / landing sequence control, door / slide / lift control, sensor status detection, environmental data collection, and status information transmission.

[0086] The drone station manager terminal (1100) is a PC or control terminal used by an operator and is used to execute commands for takeoff mode, commands for landing mode, status monitoring, error checking, and log checking.

[0087] Meanwhile, if the drone station control module (1000) is the main PCB of FIG. 12, it can be electrically (communicated) connected to the drone station manager terminal (PC) (1100) via RJ45.

[0088] The drone station control server (2000) is a central integrated management server that performs integrated management of the status of multiple vehicles, storage of drone operation logs, analysis of flight data, transmission of remote deployment commands, and maintenance schedule management, and is configured to manage multiple vehicles simultaneously.

[0089] The communication network (3000) is composed of LTE / 5G, satellite communication (Starlink, etc.), wired LAN and dedicated wireless network, and provides data transmission and reception between the field vehicle and the drone station control server (2000).

[0091] FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention.

[0092] An embodiment of the vehicle side injection type electronic automatic control drone station control system according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 14, and such automatic control drone station control system can be configured in a drone station control module (1000) and a drone station manager terminal (PC) (1100).

[0093] First, the power supply unit (100) is for supplying power to the drone station control module (1000), and the power supply unit (100) is configured to include a solar panel (110), a charging control module (120), and a battery (130).

[0094] The solar panel (110) converts sunlight into electrical energy, and the charging control module (120) controls the power to be stably stored in the battery (130). The battery (130) supplies driving power to the drone station rack (500), communication module (400), control unit (950), etc.

[0095] Accordingly, the present invention can form a vehicle-independent power structure.

[0096] The environmental data collection unit (200) is for collecting weather environment information around the vehicle and may include a sensor that detects weather information such as wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, and temperature, and the collected data is transmitted to the control unit (950) and used to determine whether the drone can take off or land.

[0097] The location-linked PTG module (300) may be composed of multiple units (301 to 304) and may be positioned on the front, rear, or side of the vehicle. This location-linked PTG module (300) includes a shooting function and a location information linkage function, and can be used for video surveillance, monitoring of the surrounding environment, and control of the shooting direction during drone operation. In addition, it can be used to generate reference coordinate information of the vehicle in conjunction with a location information reception function.

[0098] And the communication module (400) is for performing data transmission and reception with an external system and may include a satellite communication module (410), a wireless communication module (420), a first communication module (430, RS-232C), and a second communication module (440, LAN).

[0099] The satellite communication module (410) is configured to perform long-distance communication using an artificial satellite, enabling stable data transmission and reception even in areas where a ground communication network is not established, disaster areas, or mountainous and maritime areas.

[0100] In addition, the satellite communication module (410) can transmit drone operation status information, video data, location information, etc. to the remote control server (2000) or receive remote control commands.

[0101] Accordingly, the present invention can be operated even in an environment where communication infrastructure is limited.

[0102] The wireless communication module (420) is configured to perform data transmission and reception using a mobile communication network or a wireless network, and may include LTE / 5G, Wi-Fi, and dedicated RF communication.

[0103] This wireless communication module (420) performs real-time status information exchange between the drone station control module (1000) and the external control server (2000), and can also be used for transmitting drone video streaming data.

[0104] In addition, when configured in parallel with a satellite communication module (410), a communication redundancy structure can be formed.

[0105] The first communication module (430) is a wired interface based on serial communication such as S-232C, and can be used for interoperability with industrial control devices, external sensors, and existing control systems. Through this RS-232C-based communication, transmission and reception of mechanism control signals, control of external expansion equipment, and debugging for maintenance can be performed.

[0106] The second communication module (440) is a wired network-based communication interface such as LAN (Ethernet) and can be connected to a vehicle internal control terminal (1100), external network equipment and a control server (2000), etc.

[0107] This enables high-speed data transmission and reception, and allows for the stable delivery of video data or control commands.

[0108] The drone station rack (500) may be configured in multiple units (#1 to N) on both sides of the vehicle and formed as an embedded structure on the side of the vehicle. This drone station rack (500) may include a door cylinder (504), a drone take-off and landing plate (503), a front and rear movement plate (509), a front and rear movement electric cylinder (505), a guide rail bar (506), a guide rail (507), an electric lifting lift (508), a lift cylinder (510), an aircraft condition detection sensor (520), and a landing guidance light (530).

[0109] In this drone station rack (500), after the drone station door (502) is opened, the front and rear moving plate (509) is deployed to the outside of the vehicle, and the drone take-off and landing plate (503) is raised by an electric lifting lift (508) to secure a drone take-off space.

[0110] The side monitor unit (600) is a component that performs user (manager) interface functions and is configured to include a power switch module (610), a display module (620), and a drone operation module (630), and can be configured to control the deployment and return operations of the drone station rack (500) according to user input.

[0111] The power switch module (610) is for controlling the operation power of the drone station control system to be on or off, and can perform the application of the system's main power, the initiation of operation of the control unit (950), and the activation of the communication module (400).

[0112] Additionally, the power switch module (610) may be linked to an emergency stop function or a system initialization function and may be configured to start or stop the operation of the entire system according to the user's physical input. Accordingly, the user can intuitively control the operating status of the system on-site.

[0113] The display module (620) is intended to visually display system status and drone operation information, and can display, for example, the drone station deployment status, whether the door is open, the slide position status, the lift raising status, information from the aircraft status detection sensor (520), the communication connection status, the remaining battery level, and information from the environmental data collection unit (200).

[0114] In addition, the display module (620) is configured in a touch manner to simultaneously receive user input and can perform real-time status updates in conjunction with the control unit (950). The display module (620) of the present invention is configured to perform an operation interface function, going beyond a simple display device.

[0115] The drone operation module (630) is a control input unit for executing the drone's takeoff mode and landing mode, and such control inputs may include a takeoff mode execution button, a landing mode execution button, an automatic return command, and an emergency stop command.

[0116] Accordingly, when the user selects a specific operation mode through the drone operation module (630), the control unit (950) can be configured to sequentially perform operations such as opening the door, deploying the slide, and raising the lift according to a pre-set sequence.

[0117] Additionally, the drone operation module (630) can execute an automatic operation mode in conjunction with a command received from the remote control server (2000).

[0118] The tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) is configured to be vertically movable and can perform wide-area surveillance and voice broadcasting functions.

[0119] The tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) is an integrated module for surveillance and broadcasting that is installed vertically on the upper part of a vehicle. This tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) is configured with a video capturing unit (e.g., PTG camera), a voice output unit (speaker), etc. The tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) can be formed in a buried or folded state on the upper part of the vehicle roof and can be deployed upward when necessary.

[0120] This enables securing a high field of view relative to the ground, expanding the wide surveillance range, and taking shots while avoiding obstacles.

[0121] In addition, the tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) may include PTG functions and can perform pan rotation, tilt adjustment, and zoom functions.

[0122] The captured video can be transmitted to a control server (2000) or an administrator terminal (1100) via a communication module (400).

[0123] In addition, it can be used to verify takeoff status, assist with landing guidance, and monitor the surroundings during drone flight.

[0124] And the tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) can perform on-site broadcasting, warning voice output, drone take-off and landing guidance broadcasting, and disaster warning broadcasting, including a speaker.

[0125] At this time, it may be configured to output a voice signal received from the control unit (950) or the control server (2000). Additionally, it may be configured to enable rotation and direction control so that it can be automatically aligned in a specific direction according to the control of the control unit (950).

[0126] This enables automatic rotation toward the drone's location, alignment toward specific coordinate points, and fixing the direction toward hazardous areas.

[0127] This tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) is electrically connected to a drone station control terminal (PC) to perform automatic lifting control, shooting direction control, voice output control, and video data transmission, and can be operated in conjunction with a location-linked PTG module (300).

[0128] This can be used for wide-area monitoring at disaster sites or during drone swarm operations.

[0129] This tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) can be configured to automatically deploy in conjunction with the drone's takeoff or landing state.

[0130] The tower-type lighting module (800) is configured to provide lighting in a nighttime work environment by securing altitude. It can also be used to secure visibility during drone takeoff and landing.

[0131] The data storage unit (900) is configured to store drone operation data, weather data, sensor information, and control logs, and is linked with the control unit (950) to perform data recording and history management.

[0132] The control unit (950) is electrically connected to the power supply unit (100), environmental data collection unit (200), location linkage PTG module (300), communication module (400), drone station rack (500), side monitor device unit (600), tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700), tower-type lighting module (800), and data storage unit (900), and sequentially controls the takeoff and landing scenarios of the drone.

[0133] This control unit (950) is composed of a processor (e.g., MCU or MPU), memory, input / output interface and communication interface, and the memory may store a drone takeoff mode and landing mode sequence control program.

[0134] Additionally, the control unit (950) sequentially controls the mechanical operation of the drone station rack (500). For example, it may be configured to sequentially perform operations such as opening the door (502), deploying the forward and backward moving plate, raising the electric lift, and turning on the landing guidance light (530).

[0135] This configuration may include an interlock structure that proceeds to the next step after checking the status value of the sensor (520, etc.).

[0136] Meanwhile, the control unit (950) can be programmed to prevent safety accidents based on whether the door is opened, whether the slide is unfolded, whether the lift is raised, and the weather conditions of the environmental data collection unit (200).

[0137] Additionally, the control unit (950) can determine whether the drone can take off by analyzing data such as wind speed and rainfall received from the environmental data collection unit (200). For example, it can perform controls such as blocking takeoff when the wind speed exceeds a reference value or switching to a landing mode when rainfall is detected.

[0138] And the control unit (950) can transmit status information to the control server (2000), receive remote takeoff / landing commands, transmit drone flight logs, etc. through the communication module (400).

[0139] Additionally, the control unit (950) can control the lifting and operation of the tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module (700) and the tower-type lighting module (800). This can perform automatic deployment when the drone takes off, automatic lighting at night, and camera rotation upon a control request.

[0140] And the control unit (950) can be configured to store records of drone takeoff time, landing time, weather conditions, and error occurrences in conjunction with the data storage unit (900). This enables operational history management and post-analysis.

[0141] In this way, the control unit (950) can be configured to automatically control the mechanical deployment and return operation of the drone station rack (500), determine whether the drone can take off or land by analyzing weather information from the environmental data collection unit (200), and transmit and receive remote control and status information by linking with an external control server (2000) through the communication module (400).

[0143] Although the present invention has been described with the examples above, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these examples and can be implemented with various modifications within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Accordingly, the examples disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these examples. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0145] 10: Side-injection type drone special vehicle 11: Awning 12 : Folding ladder 100 : Power supply 101 : External charging box 110 : Solar panel 120: Charging control module 130: Battery 200 : Environmental Data (Meteorological Environment) Collection Department 300, 301, 302, 303, 304: Location-linked PTG Modules (#1~#4) 400: Communication module 410: Satellite communication module 420: Wireless communication module 421: Antenna 430 : 1st communication module (RS-232C) 440 : 2nd communication module (LAN) 500 : Drone Station Rack (#1~N) 501 : Drone Station Housing 502: Drone Station Door 503: Drone Take-off and Landing Plate 504: Door cylinder 505: Forward / rear movement electric cylinder 506 : Guide rail bar 507 : Guide rail 508: Electric elevator 509: Drone forward and rear movement plate 510: Lift cylinder 520: Gas condition detection sensor 530: Landing guidance lights 600: Side monitor unit 610: Power switch module 620: Display module 630: Drone Operation Module 700: Tower-type multi-purpose camera / speaker module 800: Tower-type lighting module 900: Data storage unit 950: Control unit 1000: Drone station control module 1100 : Drone Station Control Terminal (PC) 2000 : Drone Station Control Server 3000 : Communication network

Claims

Claim 1 A vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system comprising a drone station formed embedded in the left and / or right side of the vehicle body, the system comprising: a drone station rack (500) which is a modular device formed embedded in the side of the vehicle body to perform storage, preparation for takeoff and landing, and deployment operations of a drone; a drone station housing (501) which is formed to be inserted and withdrawn in a sliding manner from the drone station rack (500) and is replaceable in modular units; a drone station door (502) for opening the drone station housing (501) and a door cylinder (504) for driving the opening and closing of the drone station door (502); a drone front-rear movement plate (509) which is horizontally deployed to the outside of the vehicle along a guide rail (507) after the drone station door (502) is opened, and a front-rear movement electric cylinder (505) for driving the drone; a drone takeoff and landing plate (503) provided on the drone front-rear movement plate (509) which rises vertically to a designated height; and an electric lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the drone takeoff and landing plate (503). A lift cylinder (510) for driving a lift (508); a plurality of sensors (520) including a sensor 1 for detecting the completion of opening and closing of the drone station door (502), a sensor 2 for detecting the completion of outward deployment and inward return of the drone front and rear movement plate (509), and a sensor 3 for detecting the completion of rising and lowering of the electric lifting lift (508); an environmental data collection unit (200) configured on the upper exterior of the vehicle to detect weather information near the vehicle including wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, and temperature; and a main PCB-based control unit (950) that collects signals from the plurality of sensors (520) and sequentially controls according to a pre-set takeoff mode scenario and landing mode scenario.The control unit (950) controls the mechanical operation of the drone station rack (500) in stages using an interlock structure that proceeds to the next stage after confirming the completion of each stage with the corresponding sensor, such that in the takeoff mode scenario, the door cylinder (504) is driven to open the drone station door (502), and after confirming the completion of opening with sensor 1, the front-rear movement electric cylinder (505) is driven, and after confirming the completion of deployment with sensor 2, the lift cylinder (510) is driven, and after confirming the completion of ascent with sensor 3, the takeoff standby state is displayed. In the landing mode scenario, after the drone lands on the drone takeoff / landing plate (503), the lift cylinder (510) is driven to lower the drone takeoff / landing plate (503) to a height where no obstruction occurs during retraction into the drone station rack (500), and after confirming the completion of descent with sensor 3, the front-rear movement electric cylinder (505) is driven to move the drone forward and backward. A vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system characterized by sequentially controlling the drone in reverse order of the takeoff mode scenario, such that the plate (509) is returned to a docking position within the drone station rack (500), the door cylinder (504) is driven to close the drone station door (502) after confirming the completion of the return with the sensor 2, and a standby state is displayed after confirming the completion of the closure with the sensor 1, and the system analyzes weather information received from the environmental data collection unit (200) to determine whether the drone can take off, and is configured to block the takeoff if the wind speed exceeds a reference value, and the designated height is set so that the drone does not recognize the vehicle body wall as an obstacle during the drone's takeoff and landing, and the drone takeoff and landing plate (503) is configured so that the drone can take off and land at a position separated from the vehicle body by a predetermined distance or more through horizontal deployment and vertical ascent. Claim 2 A vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system, characterized in that, in claim 1, the vehicle further comprises a power supply unit (100) including a solar panel (110) provided on the upper part of the vehicle, a charging control module (120) that controls the storage of power converted from the solar panel (110) in a battery (130), and the battery (130), and the battery (130) is connected to supply driving power to the door cylinder (504), the front and rear movement electric cylinder (505), and the lift cylinder (510) of the drone station rack (500), the plurality of sensors (520), and the control unit (950) to form a vehicle self-supporting power structure. Claim 3 A vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system, characterized in that, in the first paragraph, the vehicle further includes a tower-type multi-purpose camera and speaker module (700) which is installed so as to be vertically movable on the upper part of the vehicle and has a video recording unit and a voice output unit configured together in one module, and the control unit (950) automatically deploys the tower-type multi-purpose camera and speaker module (700) upward in conjunction with the progress of the takeoff mode scenario or the landing mode scenario, automatically rotates the video recording unit toward the drone's position direction to be used for confirming the drone's takeoff status and guiding landing, and outputs a drone takeoff and landing guidance broadcast through the voice output unit. Claim 4 A vehicle side injection-type electronic automatic control drone station control system characterized in that, in claim 1, the drone station rack (500) is provided in a plurality on the left and right sides of the vehicle body, and the drone station housing (501) of each drone station rack (500) is formed to be replaceable by being inserted and withdrawn in a modular unit, thereby enabling the operation of a plurality of drones. Claim 5 delete

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