Modular fpv drone training facility

Abstract

FIELD: sports equipment.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to sports equipment for flying drones. Drone training kit contains a set of removable elements (1) for assembling geometric figures. The constructor includes a fastening system (2) for connecting the elements together and an electromechanical module (3) of a movable obstacle. The electromechanical module contains a housing (5), a motor (6), a mounting grip (7) and a streamlined obstacle (4). The motor output shaft is kinematically connected to a streamlined obstacle (4). The electrical control module (9) is configured to be connected to the electromechanical module and contains a controller (10), a power supply element (11) and communication means for setting the operating parameters of the motor.EFFECT: versatility, modularity and functionality of the constructor are increased.10 cl, 4 dwg

Description

[0001] This offer relates to the field of educational and sports equipment, namely to designers for assembling training tracks and platforms for flights on unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular on FPV drones (First Person View).

[0002] There are a wide variety of training areas, each with a different design and layout; they are equipped with various types of obstacles, error detection systems, telemetry sensors, and flight path visualization tools, allowing them to be adapted to tasks of varying complexity.

[0003] Most existing training areas for aircraft and drones are often static tracks composed of rigidly mounted obstacles (gates and arches of various configurations). The main drawback of such training areas is their fixed configuration and the lack of dynamic elements, which limits the variety of training scenarios and prevents them from fully reproducing real-world racing conditions that require a response to external disturbances and moving objects.

[0004] A device for a drone-passing multiple detection sensor gate and drone game system using the same is known (patent number US11890552B2, priority date October 28, 2019, application 17 / 434,969, IPC A63F 9 / 14, B64C39 / 02, A63F 9 / 24, authors: Wan Il SOHN, Mi Kyoung SOHN, Sung IL Kim et al., applicant Madventure Co Ltd), disclosing a gate system with multiple sensors for drone passage. The system comprises a permanently installed frame, a display device, and a plurality of sensors placed on it to detect the flight of a drone through the gate. The disadvantage of the known device is its static nature and the lack of moving, dynamically changing elements, which does not allow for effective training of the pilot's reaction to moving obstacles.

[0005] A known design for an inflatable drone racing course (Inflatable Drone Racing Course, patent number US20240408510A1, priority date June 11, 2023, application 18 / 208,285, IPC A63K 1 / 00, author Christopher Tonn, applicant Rocket Drones LLC), consists of inflatable elements forming arches and tunnels. This known technical solution is quickly erected and more mobile. Disadvantages include the fact that the proposed track design does not include active movable obstacles, and although its configuration can be changed, it is not a quickly reconfigurable modular system.

[0006] The closest in technical essence to the claimed device is the game track for drones selected as a prototype (Drone game system, patent number KR101900859B1, priority date 07 / 20 / 2017, application 10-2017-0092205, IPC A63K 1 / 00, A63H 18 / 02, B64C39 / 02, B64D 47 / 08, author ), which contains multiple gates that can be connected to form a track. The advantage of the existing technical solution is that each gate contains drone detection equipment. The main drawback of the existing technical solution chosen as the prototype is that the track consists exclusively of static elements. The track configuration is changed only by physically rearranging the rigid structures, but the elements themselves are not active and do not create dynamic, moving obstacles for the drone. This limits its training potential and does not fully simulate the complex conditions of real racing.

[0007] The objective of the declared technical solution is to eliminate the indicated shortcomings.

[0008] The technical problem that the claimed invention is aimed at solving is the creation of a universal, modular and multifunctional constructor that allows for the rapid assembly of diverse and variable track configurations equipped with dynamic obstacles for pilots (operators) to practice complex and advanced piloting skills.

[0009] The advantage and result achieved by implementing the proposed technical solution is the expansion of the training ground's functionality. This is achieved through:

[0010] - introduction of active moving obstacles with a customizable operating mode;

[0011] - full modularity of the design, ensuring quick assembly, disassembly and reconfiguration of the route;

[0012] - possibilities of lighting track elements to improve visibility and entertainment;

[0013] - opportunities for site branding using removable panels.

[0014] To achieve the specified technical result, the following set of essential features is used: a construction set for drone training, containing a set of removable elements for assembling geometric figures, which, unlike the prototype, includes: a fastening system for connecting the elements together; an electromechanical module of a movable obstacle, containing a housing, an electric motor and a fastening grip for fixing it on an element of the construction set, wherein the output shaft of the motor is kinematically connected to a streamlined obstacle; at least one electric control module, configured with the possibility of connection to the electromechanical module and containing a controller, a power source and communication means for adjusting the operating parameters of the motor.

[0015] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the fastening system contains connecting elements with elastic notches for fixing hollow tubes.

[0016] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the fastening system contains a lock to prevent longitudinal displacement of the tubes, made in the form of a pin or bolt that secures the tube.

[0017] Furthermore, the drone training kit can be designed so that it additionally contains hollow tubes, at least part of which is made light-diffusing and contains at least one LED, and plugs are installed at the ends of the tubes for fixation.

[0018] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the hollow tube plugs are provided with a hole for the LED power cable to be routed out.

[0019] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the electromechanical module of the movable obstacle additionally contains a gearbox installed between the motor shaft and the obstacle.

[0020] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the obstacle has an offset center of gravity, ensuring its asymmetrical rotation.

[0021] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the obstacle is symmetrically located relative to the center of rotation, ensuring its balanced rotation.

[0022] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed so that the electromechanical module is built into the motor housing or made as a separate module installed on the kit element.

[0023] In addition, the drone training kit can be designed in such a way that the kit elements, in particular the hollow tubes, are designed with the possibility of installing removable panels on their surface for applying a picture, text or advertising.

[0024] A comparison of the proposed technical solution and the claimed prototype showed that the objectives set - the creation of a universal, modular and multifunctional constructor that allows for the rapid assembly of diverse and variable track configurations equipped with dynamic obstacles for pilots (operators) to practice complex and advanced piloting skills - are achieved as a result of a new set of features, which proves the compliance of the proposed technical solutions with the patentability criterion of "novelty", and therefore can be protected by a patent for an invention.

[0025] The essence of the technical solutions is explained by the drawings shown in Fig.1 - Fig.4 where:

[0026] Fig. 1 shows various design options for obstacles used on a sports ground (arches);

[0027] Fig. 2 shows possible options for streamlined obstacles: A - symmetrical, for balanced rotation; B - asymmetrical, for creating a chaotic and unpredictable trajectory, C - creating an obstacle inside the gate using a movable obstacle (a view of the electromechanical module of the movable obstacle is shown - an option with a gearbox and a separate control module);

[0028] Fig. 3 shows a view of a connecting element with elastic notches;

[0029] Fig. 4 shows a section of a part of a hollow tube with an LED and a plug and cable.

[0030] The drone training kit, the design of which is shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, contains a set of removable elements - hollow tubes 1 for assembling geometric figures. The drone training kit includes: a fastening system - connectors with elastic notches 2 for connecting the removable elements - hollow tubes 1 to each other; an electromechanical module 3 of a movable obstacle 4. The electromechanical module 3 contains: a housing 5; an electric motor 6 and a fastening grip 7 for fixing on an element of the kit. The output shaft of the motor 6 is kinematically connected to a streamlined obstacle 8. At least one electric control module 9, configured to be connected to the electromechanical module 3 and contains a controller 10, a power supply 11 and communication means for adjusting the operating parameters of the motor 6.

[0031] The constructor for training on drones can be made so that the fastening system shown in Fig. 3 contains connecting elements with elastic notches 2 for fixing hollow tubes 1.

[0032] The drone training kit can be designed so that the fastening system shown in Fig. 3 contains a retainer 12 for preventing longitudinal displacement of the tubes 1. The retainer 12 can be designed in the form of a stud or bolt that secures the tube 1.

[0033] The constructor for training on drones can be made so that it can contain hollow tubes 1 shown in Fig. 4, having a light-diffusing surface and contains at least one LED 13. At the ends of the tube 1, plugs 14 are installed for fixation.

[0034] The constructor for training on drones can be made so that the plugs 14 shown in Fig. 4 are made with an opening for the output of the cable 15 for powering the LEDs 13.

[0035] A drone training kit containing an electromechanical module 3 of a movable obstacle 4 may additionally contain a gearbox 16 installed between the motor shaft 6 and the obstacle 4.

[0036] A drone training kit that can contain obstacle 4, which has an offset center of gravity, ensuring its asymmetric rotation.

[0037] The drone training kit may contain obstacle 4, which is symmetrically located relative to the center of rotation, ensuring its balanced rotation.

[0038] A drone training kit may contain an electromechanical module 3 built into the motor housing 6 or be made as a separate module installed on a kit element.

[0039] A constructor for training on drones can be made so that the elements of the constructor, in particular the hollow tubes 1, are made with the possibility of installing removable panels 17 on their surface for applying a picture, text or advertising.

[0040] Implementation of the invention:

[0041] A set of geometric obstacles arranged in a specific pattern form the course of a drone training ground for training, practice, and competitions for drone pilots. This ground is a modular construction set containing a set of standardized elements for assembling the framework of obstacles and functional modules.

[0042] The frame of each obstacle is assembled from a set of hollow tubes 1 (Fig. 1, Fig. 2). To connect the hollow tubes 1 together, a fastening system is used, which includes: connectors with elastic notches 2 (Fig. 3) for quick assembly and fixation of the tubes 1, clamps 12, which can be bolts, studs, etc. The main purpose of clamps 12 is to prevent longitudinal displacement of the tubes 1 after assembly of the structure.

[0043] Part of the tubes 1, the design of which is shown in Fig. 4, may be made of a light-diffusing material and contain an LED (or LEDs) 13 to illuminate the entire course or individual obstacle elements or sections. The ends of the tubes 1 are closed with plugs 14, which may have an opening for the outlet of a power cable 15 for the LED (or LEDs) 13.

[0044] The electromechanical module 3 of the movable obstacle 4 (Fig. 2) is the key active element. The electromechanical module 3 comprises: a housing 5, an electric motor 6, and a mounting clamp 7 for securing the module to the frame elements.

[0045] Streamlined obstacle 8 is kinematically connected to the shaft of motor 6. Optionally, electromechanical module 3 of movable obstacle 4 may additionally contain a gearbox 16 installed between the shaft of motor 6 and obstacle 4 to change the speed and torque.

[0046] Streamlined obstacle 8 can be made symmetrical (Fig. 2, A) for balanced rotation or asymmetrical (Fig. 2, B) to create a chaotic and unpredictable trajectory, which significantly complicates the task of the pilot (operator).

[0047] The electrical control module 9 (Fig. 2, B) is configured to be connected to the electromechanical modules 3 and comprises: a controller 10 for controlling the operating modes of the motors 6 (speed, direction of rotation, motion algorithms); a power element 11 (a battery or a connector for an external power supply); communication means (for example, a receiver for remote control from the pilot's console or a central station). The electrical control module 9 can be built into the housing of the motor 6 or implemented as a separate remote unit.

[0048] The obstacle frame, assembled from a set of hollow tubes 1, may contain removable panels 17 (Fig. 1) designed for mounting construction elements (tubes, connectors) on the surface. Removable panels 17 are used to apply images, text, advertising, or identification marks.

[0049] Thus, the proposed drone training kit has a modular structure that allows you to create obstacles of various shapes, not only static geometric figures, but also allows you to create dynamically changing obstacles on the track.

[0050] The advantage of the proposed technical solution lies in its integrated approach to creating a dynamic, programmable, safe and spectacular training environment.

[0051] The proposed technical solution allows:

[0052] - simulate real racing conditions with moving obstacles;

[0053] - quickly adapt the difficulty of the route to the skill level of the pilot (operator);

[0054] - to conduct spectacular and impressive competitions and events;

[0055] - provide the possibility of branding and commercial use.

Claims

1. A drone training kit comprising a set of removable elements for assembling geometric figures, characterized in that it includes: a fastening system for connecting the elements together; an electromechanical module for a movable obstacle, comprising a housing, an electric motor, and a fastening grip for fixing it on an element of the kit, wherein the output shaft of the motor is kinematically connected to a streamlined obstacle; at least one electric control module, configured to be connected to the electromechanical module and containing a controller, a power source, and communication means for adjusting the operating parameters of the motor.

2. A constructor for training on drones according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the fastening system contains connecting elements with elastic notches for fixing hollow tubes.

3. A drone training kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the fastening system contains a lock to prevent longitudinal displacement of the tubes, made in the form of a pin or bolt that secures the tube.

4. A drone training kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it additionally contains hollow tubes, at least part of which are made light-diffusing and contain at least one LED, and plugs for fixation are installed at the ends of the tubes.

5. A drone training kit according to paragraph 4, characterized in that the plugs are made with an opening for the output of the LED power cable.

6. A drone training kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the electromechanical module of the movable obstacle additionally contains a gearbox installed between the motor shaft and the obstacle.

7. A drone training device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the obstacle has a shifted center of gravity, ensuring its asymmetric rotation.

8. A drone training constructor according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the obstacle has a symmetrical location relative to the center of rotation, ensuring its balanced rotation.

9. A drone training kit according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the electromechanical module is built into the motor housing or is made in the form of a separate module installed on an element of the kit.

10. A drone training kit according to paragraph 1 or 4, characterized in that the kit elements, in particular the hollow tubes, are designed with the possibility of installing removable panels on their surface for applying a drawing, text, or advertising.

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