Reconnaissance method using unmanned drone tactical vehicle

Abstract

According to a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle proposed in the present invention, it is possible to quickly and efficiently perform reconnaissance with only a simple operation without a complicated flight configuration and real-time flight manipulation of a drone by operating personnel by automatically generating reconnaissance configuration information and a reconnaissance scenario when a control console receives input information according to a reconnaissance purpose and to effectively use flight time by combining scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance so as to scan a wide area while conducting detailed reconnaissance of a suspicious target, a concealed object, or the like.

Description

Reconnaissance methods using unmanned drone tactical vehicles

[0001] The present invention relates to a reconnaissance method, and more particularly, to a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle.

[0002] The content described in this section merely provides background information for one embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003]

[0004] Drones are being utilized in a variety of fields due to their advantages over conventional aircraft, such as unmanned operation, automatic control, and hovering flight. For example, active development is underway to utilize drones in military, surveying, photography, security, and delivery applications. In particular, the military is developing technologies to strategically deploy drones for reconnaissance, precision strikes, and military supply transport. However, drones require charging and have limited operating time, so developing efficient methods for drone operation is also necessary.

[0005]

[0006] Meanwhile, tactical vehicles refer to high-performance, highly mobile, and multi-purpose military vehicles, most commonly taking the form of SUVs or pickup trucks. With the recent active development of technologies for applying drones to the military, there's a growing need to develop technologies for operating drones using tactical vehicles.

[0007]

[0008] Meanwhile, as a prior art related to the present invention, Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0108865 (Title of invention: Vehicle drone docking station and control method thereof, published on July 19, 2023) has been disclosed.

[0009]

[0010] The background technology described above is technical information that the inventor possessed for the purpose of deriving the present invention or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and cannot necessarily be said to be publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the application for the present invention.

[0011] The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems of the existing proposed methods, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, which automatically generates reconnaissance setting information and a reconnaissance scenario when input information according to the purpose of reconnaissance is input in a control console, thereby performing reconnaissance, thereby enabling fast and efficient reconnaissance with only simple operations, without complicated flight settings and real-time flight operations of the drone by the operating personnel, and by combining scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance, enabling detailed reconnaissance of suspicious targets or concealed objects, while efficiently using the flight time to scan a wide area.

[0012]

[0013] However, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem described above, and other technical problems may exist, and even if not explicitly mentioned, the purpose or effect that can be understood from the solution or embodiment of the problem is also included.

[0014] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to the features of the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned purpose is as follows:

[0015] Unmanned tactical drones comprising multiple reconnaissance drones and strike drones;

[0016] A shelter where the above unmanned tactical drone is stored and charged;

[0017] A tactical vehicle (200) equipped with the above shelter; and

[0018] A reconnaissance method in which each step is performed in an unmanned drone tactical system including a control console for operating the above unmanned tactical drone,

[0019] (1) A step of receiving input information for reconnaissance purposes from the above control console;

[0020] (2) A step of automatically generating reconnaissance setting information including the setting of the reconnaissance area according to the above input information;

[0021] (3) A step of generating a reconnaissance scenario by the reconnaissance drone using the reconnaissance setting information and the status information of the reconnaissance drone;

[0022] (4) A step of controlling the reconnaissance drone to perform scan reconnaissance according to the above reconnaissance scenario;

[0023] (5) A step of analyzing the image received from the reconnaissance drone performing the scan reconnaissance in the above step (4) to detect suspicious targets, concealed objects, and heavy weapons;

[0024] (6) A step of outputting information on a suspected target or concealed object detected in the above step (5) to the control console, and receiving a designated signal from the control console to store the location of the designated suspected target or concealed object;

[0025] (7) a step of executing an alarm when a neutralizer is detected in the above step (5); and

[0026] (8) The configuration is characterized by including a step of controlling the reconnaissance drone according to the reconnaissance scenario to perform detailed reconnaissance on the location of the suspected target or concealment stored in step (6).

[0027]

[0028] Preferably, between steps (2) and (3),

[0029] (2-5) A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that it further includes a step of editing the automatically generated reconnaissance setting information according to a signal input from the control console.

[0030]

[0031] Preferably, in the step (3),

[0032] Using the above reconnaissance setting information and the status information of the reconnaissance drone, the reconnaissance drone is assigned as a scan drone and a detailed reconnaissance drone, and a reconnaissance scenario using the scan drone and the detailed reconnaissance drone is created.

[0033] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that the scan reconnaissance of the above step (4) is performed by controlling the scan drone, and the detailed reconnaissance of the above step (8) is performed by controlling the detailed reconnaissance drone.

[0034]

[0035] More preferably, the reconnaissance scenario is:

[0036] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a flight schedule and a charging schedule including scanning, photographing and movement of the above-mentioned scanning drone, and a flight schedule and a charging schedule including movement, reconnaissance and return of the above-mentioned detailed reconnaissance drone.

[0037]

[0038] Preferably,

[0039] If the above reconnaissance purpose is to secure a safe route, the input information is the movement route.

[0040] In the above step (2), a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle is characterized in that reconnaissance setting information including the setting of a reconnaissance area, a reconnaissance exclusion area, and an intermediate base is automatically generated using the movement path.

[0041]

[0042] Preferably,

[0043] If the above reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance of a suspicious area, the above input information is a suspicious area,

[0044] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that in the above step (2), it is determined whether reconnaissance of the suspected area is possible, and if reconnaissance is possible, reconnaissance setting information including settings of a reconnaissance area and a reconnaissance exclusion area is automatically generated.

[0045]

[0046] Preferably,

[0047] If the above reconnaissance purpose is escort reconnaissance, the above input information is the movement route.

[0048] In the above step (2), reconnaissance setting information including the settings of the reconnaissance area and the reconnaissance exclusion area is automatically generated using the above movement path,

[0049] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that in the above step (3), the reconnaissance scenario is created so that a plurality of the reconnaissance drones conduct reconnaissance of the reconnaissance area in advance according to the movement of the escort target.

[0050]

[0051] Preferably,

[0052] If the above reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance around the command post, the above input information is the location of the command post.

[0053] In the above step (2), reconnaissance setting information including the setting of the reconnaissance area is automatically generated using the command post location,

[0054] A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that in the above step (5), the image received from the reconnaissance drone performing the scan reconnaissance in the above step (4) is analyzed to further detect a rapid approaching target approaching the command post at a speed exceeding a threshold.

[0055]

[0056] Preferably, after the above step (8),

[0057] (9) A step of determining and controlling the next mission of the reconnaissance drone based on the detailed reconnaissance results of the above step (8); and

[0058] (10) A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle, characterized in that it further includes a step of setting a strike point and controlling the strike drone to execute the strike based on the detailed reconnaissance results of the above step (8).

[0059] According to the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle proposed in the present invention, when input information according to the reconnaissance purpose is input from the control console, reconnaissance setting information and a reconnaissance scenario are automatically generated to perform reconnaissance, thereby enabling fast and efficient reconnaissance with simple operations without the need for complicated flight settings and real-time flight operations of the drone by the operating personnel, and by combining scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance, it is possible to scan a wide area efficiently using the flight time while reconnaissance suspicious targets or concealed objects in detail.

[0060]

[0061] In addition, the various advantageous advantages and effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents, and will be more easily understood in the process of explaining specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an unmanned drone tactical system in which a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is implemented.

[0063] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a reconnaissance purpose provided by a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the flow of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating, as an example, the flight schedule distribution of a scan drone included in a reconnaissance scenario created for reconnaissance to secure a safe route and the flight schedule distribution of a detailed reconnaissance drone in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flight and charging schedule of a scan drone and a detailed reconnaissance drone included in a reconnaissance scenario generated in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating, as an example, the flight schedule distribution of a scan drone included in a reconnaissance scenario created for reconnaissance of a suspected area and the flight schedule distribution of a detailed reconnaissance drone in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a safe route securing reconnaissance implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating reconnaissance of a suspicious area implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an escort reconnaissance implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating reconnaissance around a command post implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] <Explanation of symbols>

[0073] 10: Unmanned drone tactical system

[0074] 100: Unmanned Tactical Drone

[0075] 110: Reconnaissance drone

[0076] 120: Strike Drone

[0077] 200: Tactical vehicle

[0078] 210: Shelter

[0079] 300: Control Console

[0080] 400: Drone Controller

[0081] S110: Step for receiving input information for reconnaissance purposes

[0082] S120: Step for automatically generating reconnaissance setting information

[0083] S125: Steps to edit reconnaissance setup information

[0084] S130: Step for creating a reconnaissance scenario using a reconnaissance drone

[0085] S140: Steps to perform scan reconnaissance according to the reconnaissance scenario

[0086] S150: Step to analyze the image to detect suspicious targets, concealed objects, and heavy weapons.

[0087] S160: Step of receiving a designated signal from the control console and storing the location of a designated suspicious target or concealment.

[0088] S170: Step to trigger an alarm when a heavy weapon is detected

[0089] S180: Step to perform detailed reconnaissance of the location of suspected targets or concealment according to the reconnaissance scenario.

[0090] S190: Step of determining and controlling the next mission of the reconnaissance drone based on the detailed reconnaissance results.

[0091] S195: Step to set a strike point based on detailed reconnaissance results and control the strike drone to execute the strike.

[0092] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, irrelevant parts have been omitted for clarity of description, and similar reference numerals have been used throughout the specification to indicate similar parts.

[0093]

[0094] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected" but also the case where it is "indirectly connected" with another element in between. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this should be understood to mean that, unless specifically stated to the contrary, it may include other components rather than excluding them, and does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0095]

[0096] The following examples are provided as detailed explanations to aid understanding of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, inventions with the same scope and function as the present invention are also within the scope of the present invention.

[0097]

[0098] In addition, each configuration, process, procedure or method included in each embodiment of the present invention may be shared within a scope that is not technically inconsistent with each other.

[0099]

[0100] Additionally, some of the operations or functions described as being performed by a terminal, apparatus, or device in the present invention may instead be performed by a server connected to the terminal, apparatus, or device. Similarly, some of the operations or functions described as being performed by a server may also be performed by a terminal, apparatus, or device connected to the server.

[0101]

[0102] In particular, a means for executing a system according to each embodiment of the present invention may be an application or a web server, and a terminal that is a means for reading a recording medium recording the application or web server may include not only a general PC such as a general desktop or laptop, but also a mobile terminal such as a smart phone or tablet PC.

[0103]

[0104] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0105]

[0106] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an unmanned drone tactical system (10) implementing a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the unmanned drone tactical system (10) implementing a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include an unmanned tactical drone (100), a tactical vehicle (200), a shelter (210) mounted on the tactical vehicle (200), and a control console (300), and may further include a drone controller (400).

[0107]

[0108] An unmanned tactical drone (100) can perform reconnaissance or identify a strike target by taking surrounding images using a camera, and can be configured to include a plurality of reconnaissance drones (110) and strike drones (120). For example, an unmanned tactical drone (100) can be configured with four reconnaissance drones (110) and two strike drones (120). Here, the reconnaissance drone (110) is a drone that performs reconnaissance and relay missions and can be configured as a small drone (e.g., less than 6 kg), and can include a function to monitor the remaining battery level, automatically return to a docking station, and perform high-speed charging. If necessary, multiple reconnaissance drones (110) can fly simultaneously. The strike drone (120) is a drone that carries bombs (e.g., four or fewer bombs) and has the mission of dropping bombs on a target, and can be configured as a medium-sized drone weighing about 40 kg for loading and dropping bombs.

[0109]

[0110] Meanwhile, the unmanned tactical drone (100) includes a function to return to a designated location such as a starting point, a docking station equipped on a tactical vehicle (200), or an intermediate base, and can automatically return to a designated location even before the mission is completed when the battery is low. In addition, it detects enemy drones through real-time AI analysis of images captured by a camera, issues an alarm to the control console (300) when an enemy drone is detected, and can automatically perform evasive flight such as zigzag or rapid ascent when attacked by an enemy drone or a rifle from the ground. Depending on the embodiment, in an emergency situation, manual remote control can be performed from the control console (300), and evasive flight can be set automatically or manually.

[0111]

[0112] The tactical vehicle (200) may be equipped with a shelter (210) in which an unmanned tactical drone (100) is stored and charged. The tactical vehicle (200) may be implemented as an SUV, pickup truck, etc. equipped with a shelter (210), and an operating personnel for driving the vehicle and operating the unmanned tactical drone (100) may be on board.

[0113]

[0114] The shelter (210) is a configuration mounted on a tactical vehicle (200), and may be equipped with a docking station for docking an unmanned tactical drone (100), a storage box for a strike drone (120), a charging rack, a bomb loading box, an air conditioning unit, etc., and may be in the form of a wing body shelter (210) whose opening and closing is controlled by the tactical vehicle (200).

[0115]

[0116] The control console (300) can operate an unmanned tactical drone (100). More specifically, the control console (300) can automatically or manually control the unmanned tactical drone (100), and can create and execute a reconnaissance scenario according to a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the control console (300) can input reconnaissance commands to the reconnaissance drone (110), launch commands to the strike drone (120), etc. by including an input / output unit, and can display images captured by the unmanned tactical drone (100), analyze the images, and display the analysis results.

[0117]

[0118] The drone controller (400) can take over control of an unmanned tactical drone (100) in an emergency situation and control the unmanned tactical drone (100) according to the manual control signal of the operator. The drone controller (400) can be configured with one each for a reconnaissance drone (110) and a strike drone (120).

[0119]

[0120] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a reconnaissance purpose provided by a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention can implement a reconnaissance method of performing reconnaissance according to a reconnaissance purpose using a reconnaissance drone (110) mounted on the tactical vehicle (200) and striking a target using a strike drone (120) according to the reconnaissance result. Depending on the reconnaissance purpose, the flight method and reconnaissance capability of the reconnaissance drone (110) may vary, such as reconnaissance of distant areas and rapid situation assessment. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide reconnaissance for securing a safe route, reconnaissance of a suspicious area, escort reconnaissance, and reconnaissance around a command post, depending on the reconnaissance purpose. The operating personnel can select any one of the reconnaissance objectives presented through the control console (300) and input an input signal corresponding to the selected reconnaissance objective to automatically generate a reconnaissance scenario.

[0121]

[0122] At this time, the reconnaissance scenario can be created including scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance. Scan reconnaissance is a reconnaissance where a reconnaissance drone (110) scans and reconnaissances the reconnaissance area, and has the advantage of being able to reconnaissance a wide area at high speed. However, the images of people captured in the photos taken during scanning are too small to accurately determine whether they are enemies. Therefore, it is necessary to check detailed images by zooming in on the camera, etc., but the flight time of the reconnaissance drone (110) is limited, and since it must return to the tactical vehicle (200) after the scan reconnaissance, there is not enough time to capture detailed images. Therefore, in a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance can be combined so that the reconnaissance drone (110) first performs scan reconnaissance, and then another reconnaissance drone (110) performs detailed reconnaissance at a point where detailed image capture is required, thereby complementing the limitations of scan reconnaissance.

[0123]

[0124] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the flow of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 2, a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention is a reconnaissance method in which each step is performed in an unmanned drone tactical system (10), and may be implemented including a step of receiving input information according to a reconnaissance purpose (S110), a step of automatically generating reconnaissance setting information (S120), a step of generating a reconnaissance scenario by a reconnaissance drone (110) (S130), a step of performing scan reconnaissance according to the reconnaissance scenario (S140), a step of analyzing an image to detect a suspicious target, a concealed object, and a weapon (S150), a step of receiving a designated signal from a control console (300) and storing the location of a designated suspicious target or concealed object (S160), a step of executing an alarm when a weapon is detected (S170), and a step of performing detailed reconnaissance on the location of a suspicious target or concealed object according to the reconnaissance scenario (S180). In addition, between steps S120 and S130, a step (S125) for editing reconnaissance setting information may be further included, and after step S180, a step (S190) for determining and controlling the next mission of the reconnaissance drone (110) based on the detailed reconnaissance results and a step (S195) for setting a strike point based on the detailed reconnaissance results and controlling the strike drone (120) to execute the strike may be further included.

[0125]

[0126] Below, each step of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0127]

[0128] In step S110, input information according to the reconnaissance purpose can be input from the control console (300). That is, the operating personnel can select the reconnaissance purpose as illustrated in FIG. 2 from the control console (300) and input input information according to the reconnaissance purpose. More specifically, if the reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance to secure a safe route, the input information may be the movement route; if the reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance of a suspicious area, the input information may be the suspicious area; if the reconnaissance purpose is escort reconnaissance, the input information may be the movement route; if the reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance around a command post, the input information may be the command post location, etc.

[0129]

[0130] In step S120, reconnaissance setting information including the setting of a reconnaissance area can be automatically generated based on input information. For example, if a movement route is input for safe route securing reconnaissance, in step S120, an area at a predetermined distance (e.g., 1 km, 2 km, etc.) to the left and right of the movement route can be set as a reconnaissance area. In addition to the reconnaissance area information, the reconnaissance setting information can further include information on reconnaissance exclusion areas, intermediate bases (places to wait for drone reconnaissance), etc. In the safe route securing reconnaissance described above, areas where the movement route is not visible, such as beyond a ridge, or areas with a low possibility of ambush, such as a lake, can be set as reconnaissance exclusion areas, and bases requiring stop-and-go reconnaissance on the movement route can be set as intermediate bases.

[0131]

[0132] In step S125, the automatically generated reconnaissance setting information can be edited based on a signal input from the control console (300). That is, the operating personnel can use the control console (300) to check the automatically generated reconnaissance setting information in step S120 and edit it, such as by adjusting the reconnaissance area or adding, deleting, or adjusting the reconnaissance exclusion area, intermediate base, etc.

[0133]

[0134] In step S130, a reconnaissance scenario using a reconnaissance drone (110) may be generated using reconnaissance setting information and status information of the reconnaissance drone (110). More specifically, in step S130, the reconnaissance setting information and status information of the reconnaissance drone (110) may be used to assign the reconnaissance drone (110) to a scan drone and a detailed reconnaissance drone, and a reconnaissance scenario using the scan drone and the detailed reconnaissance drone may be generated. Here, the status information of the reconnaissance drone (110) may include information such as a charging status, a maintenance status, a sensor abnormality, and a flight time. In addition, the reconnaissance scenario may be configured to include a flight schedule and a charging schedule including scanning, photographing, and movement of the scan drone, and a flight schedule and a charging schedule including movement, reconnaissance, and return of the detailed reconnaissance drone.

[0135]

[0136] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating, as an example, the flight schedule distribution (left) of a scan drone included in a reconnaissance scenario created for reconnaissance to secure a safe path (left) and the flight schedule distribution (right) of a detailed reconnaissance drone in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating, as an example, the flight and charging schedules of a scan drone and a detailed reconnaissance drone included in a reconnaissance scenario created in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, in step S130 of the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to secure a safe route with a long movement distance, the flight time of the reconnaissance drone (110) is divided into movement, scan / reconnaissance, return, etc. according to scanning and detailed reconnaissance, and an alternate flight schedule of the reconnaissance drone (110) can be created such that the detailed reconnaissance drone performs detailed reconnaissance while the scan drone is charging. At this time, since the reconnaissance point and movement time of the detailed reconnaissance drone may vary depending on the scan result of the scan drone, the flight schedule distribution of the reconnaissance drone (110) can be modified in step S180, which will be described in detail later, to perform detailed reconnaissance.

[0137]

[0138] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating, as an example, the flight schedule distribution (left) of a scan drone included in a reconnaissance scenario created for reconnaissance of a suspicious area and the flight schedule distribution (right) of a detailed reconnaissance drone in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 6, in step S130 of a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, by distributing the flight schedule in accordance with reconnaissance of a suspicious area that reconnaissances only a specific area, it is possible to reconnaissance relatively remote areas and provide support to other units.

[0139]

[0140] In step S140, a reconnaissance drone (110) may be controlled to perform scan reconnaissance according to a reconnaissance scenario. More specifically, the scan reconnaissance of step S140 may be performed by controlling a scan drone. At this time, the scan drone performing the scan reconnaissance may be single, but may also be multiple depending on the reconnaissance scenario. The scan drone applies a flight algorithm for capturing target analysis images to capture scan images, and transmits the captured images to a control console (300) for monitoring by operating personnel.

[0141]

[0142] Scanning reconnaissance can be a flight intended to cover the entire reconnaissance area, capturing images of targets of a discernible size. Scanning drones fly in a zigzag path to cover the entire reconnaissance area. They can also perform scanning reconnaissance using an optimal path algorithm, calculated to scan the widest possible area within a given battery capacity.

[0143]

[0144] In step S140 of the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a scan reconnaissance can be performed through multi-altitude shooting to quickly scan a wide area. The time during which the unmanned drone is operated can be composed of a scan movement time, a return time, a shooting time, etc. For example, when scanning an area of ​​4 km x 4 km, the longest return distance is 4.5 km, and it takes 3.75 minutes for a reconnaissance drone (110) traveling at 20 m / s to return. If a scan path of 15 km in a zigzag manner is created to cover the entire area, it takes 12.5 minutes for a 20 m / s reconnaissance drone (110). In the scan reconnaissance of the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention, by configuring it to be able to photograph an area of ​​300 m x 300 m per image through multi-altitude photography, the goal is to complete the shooting within 10 minutes by taking pictures at 50 points when scanning a 15 km scan path.

[0145]

[0146] In step S150, the image received from the reconnaissance drone (110) performing scan reconnaissance in step S140 can be analyzed to detect suspicious targets, concealed objects, and heavy weapons. That is, in step S150, the scanned image can be analyzed by AI to detect suspicious targets such as people, concealed objects such as trees or buildings, and heavy weapons from the image. As the AI ​​analysis method, an object detection algorithm can be optimized and applied. Here, a suspicious target refers to a target that is difficult to confirm as an enemy due to its small size on the screen or a target that is suspected to be an enemy based on the circumstances, and a concealed object refers to an object that can conceal an enemy suspected of an ambush. Since such suspicious targets or concealed objects cannot be accurately determined in scan reconnaissance, detailed reconnaissance can be performed in step S180, which will be described in detail later.

[0147]

[0148] In step S160, information on the suspected target or concealment detected in step S150 is output to the control console (300), and the location of the designated suspected target or concealment can be stored by receiving a designated signal from the control console (300). In other words, step S160 is a process of designating targets and concealment for detailed reconnaissance, and image enlargement and sharpening application functions can be utilized. When the operating personnel designates a suspicious target or concealment requiring detailed reconnaissance using the control console (300), the corresponding location can be stored.

[0149]

[0150] At this time, in step S150, the image captured in the scan reconnaissance of step S140 is transmitted in real time to perform image analysis, and in step S160, the image analysis result of step S150 is output in real time, thereby enabling immediate image analysis and monitoring to be performed simultaneously with the scan reconnaissance.

[0151]

[0152] In step S170, an alarm may be triggered if a neutralizer is detected in step S150. Upon detection, the neutralizer (common weapon) may be triggered by displaying a message, displaying a color, flashing a lamp, or sounding an alarm through a control console (300), etc., thereby enabling an immediate response.

[0153]

[0154] In step S180, depending on the reconnaissance scenario, a reconnaissance drone (110) may be controlled to perform detailed reconnaissance on the location of the suspected target or concealment stored in step S160. More specifically, the detailed reconnaissance in step S180 may be performed by controlling a detailed reconnaissance drone. At this time, the detailed reconnaissance drone performing the detailed reconnaissance may be single, but may also be multiple, depending on the reconnaissance scenario.

[0155]

[0156] Meanwhile, in step S180, detailed reconnaissance can be started after the scan reconnaissance of step S140 is completed, but if urgent detailed reconnaissance is determined to be necessary in step S160, detailed reconnaissance can also be started during the scan reconnaissance. That is, steps S140, S150, and S160 process scan reconnaissance and immediate image analysis and monitoring in real time. If the operating personnel determines that urgent detailed reconnaissance is necessary for a suspicious target or concealed object while monitoring the scan reconnaissance results, they can order urgent detailed reconnaissance so that the detailed reconnaissance drone can immediately start detailed reconnaissance even during the scan reconnaissance.

[0157]

[0158] Detailed reconnaissance drones conduct detailed reconnaissance according to a reconnaissance scenario, which can be modified based on the location and number of suspicious targets or concealed objects saved in step S160. Multiple available detailed reconnaissance drones can be used to simultaneously reconnaissance suspicious targets or concealed objects in multiple locations. Reconnaissance scenarios can be created or modified to prioritize reconnaissance of highly dangerous suspicious targets, such as heavy weapons, and moving suspicious targets.

[0159]

[0160] In addition, the detailed reconnaissance drone secures the optimal field of view and takes pictures from a position where the shape of the target is clearly visible, such as by hovering over the line of fire of a suspected target or hovering around a concealed object while maintaining a safe distance, and automatically adjusts the camera zoom in and out according to the situation to take images that can identify the identity of the suspected target (whether it is an enemy or not) or enemy forces or weapons concealed by concealment.

[0161]

[0162] In step S190, the next mission of the reconnaissance drone (110) can be determined and controlled based on the detailed reconnaissance results of step S180. That is, if a target is confirmed through the detailed reconnaissance of step S180, the next mission can be determined and controlled, such as moving to the next suspected target or concealed object, switching to a relay mission from the current location, or returning to the tactical vehicle (200).

[0163]

[0164] In step S195, based on the detailed reconnaissance results of step S180, a strike point can be set and the strike drone (120) can be controlled to execute the strike. That is, if a target is identified in step S180 and a decision is made to strike the target, a rough strike point can be set in step S195 and a takeoff command for the strike drone (120) can be issued. At this time, the readiness status of the strike drone (120) can be checked through the shelter (210) operator and the strike drone (120) can be prepared, such as by loading a bomb.

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[0166] In addition, in step S195, a target lock-on function is provided, so that the target can be aimed at using a screen touch or the like on the control console (300), and a targeting system capable of zeroing can be applied. When the strike drone (120) executes a strike, the strike result can be captured using the camera zoom-in and zoom-out of the reconnaissance drone (110). The control console (300) can aggregate the strike results, such as enemy size, performance, strike success rate, and firearm inventory status, based on the captured strike results.

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[0168] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a safe route securing reconnaissance implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 7, in the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the reconnaissance purpose is safe route securing reconnaissance, the input information is a movement path, and in step S120, reconnaissance setting information including the settings of a reconnaissance area, a reconnaissance exclusion area, and an intermediate base can be automatically generated using the movement path.

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[0170] That is, the present invention can support safe route securing reconnaissance, which involves performing stop-and-go reconnaissance to secure a safe route when a unit moves. When an operator sets a movement route on a map via the control console (300), a reconnaissance area can be automatically set, such as a 2km range to the left or right of the movement route. For faster reconnaissance, the operator can set a reconnaissance exclusion area within the automatically set reconnaissance area. Additionally, in the case of a long-distance movement route, the system can recommend and propose intermediate base points, and the operator can set or reset the intermediate base points.

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[0172] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a reconnaissance of a suspicious area implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 8, in the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance of a suspicious area, the input information is the suspicious area, and in step S120, it is determined whether reconnaissance of the suspicious area is possible, and if reconnaissance is possible, reconnaissance setting information including settings of a reconnaissance area and a reconnaissance exclusion area can be automatically generated.

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[0174] That is, when only a specific area needs to be reconnaissance, suspicious area reconnaissance can be performed. When the operator sets an area requiring reconnaissance on the map, the system can provide guidance on whether reconnaissance is possible. If the area is too far or too wide for the flight capability of the reconnaissance drone (110), reconnaissance is impossible. Therefore, the system can provide guidance on the impossibility of reconnaissance and suggest other reconnaissance methods, such as reconnaissance to secure a safe route. This suspicious area reconnaissance begins after moving to a specific point, so if the movement distance is long, the area available for scanning and detailed reconnaissance is reduced. However, since reconnaissance is possible even at relatively distant points, it can be useful when reconnaissance of a specific suspicious area is required again, a specific area is urgently reconnaissanced, or when supporting the missions of other units in the vicinity.

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[0176] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an escort reconnaissance implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 9, in the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the reconnaissance purpose is escort reconnaissance, the input information is a movement path, and in step S120, reconnaissance setting information including settings of a reconnaissance area and a reconnaissance exclusion area is automatically generated using the movement path, and in step S130, a reconnaissance scenario can be generated so that a plurality of reconnaissance drones (110) conduct reconnaissance in advance of the reconnaissance area according to the movement of the escort target. In FIG. 9, the scan reconnaissance of the scan drone is expressed as “escort reconnaissance” in accordance with the reconnaissance characteristics.

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[0178] That is, in the present invention, when a unit is moving, escort reconnaissance can be supported when mobile reconnaissance is necessary to secure a safe route. When the operator inputs the movement route, a reconnaissance area of ​​500m on the left and right of the movement route is set, and the reconnaissance drone (110) can lead the moving reconnaissance vehicle by a certain distance and reconnaissance the enemy ambushes near the movement route. At this time, two or more multiple scan drones can take off and fly simultaneously and conduct scan reconnaissance (“escort reconnaissance”) up to 500m ahead of the reconnaissance vehicle. Depending on the battery status, the scan drones are automatically controlled in rotation, and in the case of difficult reconnaissance such as in buildings, multiple drones can be used simultaneously. At this time, if it is difficult to control the drones in rotation due to reasons such as all drones being operated simultaneously or insufficient charging time due to the simultaneous operation of multiple drones, the mobile stop can be guided.

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[0180] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating reconnaissance around a command post implemented through a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 10, in the reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance around a command post, the input information is the location of the command post, and in step S120, reconnaissance setting information including the setting of the reconnaissance area is automatically generated using the location of the command post, and in step S150, the image received from the reconnaissance drone (110) performing scan reconnaissance in step S140 is analyzed to further detect a rapidly approaching target approaching the command post at a speed higher than a threshold.

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[0182] Here, the command post may be a command post installed in a fixed location. Surrounding reconnaissance can be conducted to secure the perimeter of such a command post. While this is referred to as "surrounding reconnaissance" here, as it is a type of general reconnaissance and is consistent with other reconnaissance terms, it is strictly speaking not reconnaissance but rather a form of perimeter surveillance or patrol, as it involves patrolling the perimeter of a fixed command post. When the operator inputs the location of the command post, a 1km area around the command post is designated as a reconnaissance area, and a reconnaissance scenario, including the number of reconnaissance drones (110) to be used, as well as their flight and charging schedules, can be proposed. At this time, patrol drones and fixed drones can be operated in combination. In Figure 10, the scan reconnaissance of a scan drone is expressed as "patrol reconnaissance" to reflect its reconnaissance characteristics. Furthermore, unlike other types of reconnaissance, scan reconnaissance ("patrol reconnaissance") can detect rapidly approaching targets, and the scan drone can be equipped with a night vision camera that can be used at night.

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[0184] As described above, according to the reconnaissance method using the unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) proposed in the present invention, when input information according to the reconnaissance purpose is input in the control console (300), reconnaissance setting information and a reconnaissance scenario are automatically generated to perform reconnaissance, thereby enabling fast and efficient reconnaissance with only simple operations without complicated flight settings and real-time flight operations for the drone by the operating personnel, and by combining scan reconnaissance and detailed reconnaissance, it is possible to scan a wide area efficiently using the flight time while reconnaissance suspicious targets or concealed objects in detail.

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[0186] Meanwhile, the present invention may include a computer-readable medium containing program instructions for performing operations implemented by various communication terminals. For example, the computer-readable medium may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and perform program instructions such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories.

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[0188] Such computer-readable media may contain program commands, data files, data structures, and the like, either singly or in combination. The program commands recorded on the computer-readable media may be specifically designed and configured to implement the present invention, or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. For example, they may include not only machine language codes, such as those generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

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[0190] The foregoing description of the present invention is provided for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention can be readily modified into other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined manner.

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[0192] The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned tactical drone (100) comprising multiple reconnaissance drones (110) and strike drones (120); A shelter (210) where the above unmanned tactical drone (100) is stored and charged; A tactical vehicle (200) equipped with the above shelter (210); and A reconnaissance method in which each step is performed in an unmanned drone tactical system (10) including a control console (300) that operates the above unmanned tactical drone (100), (1) A step of receiving input information for reconnaissance purposes from the above control console (300); (2) A step of automatically generating reconnaissance setting information including the setting of the reconnaissance area according to the above input information; (3) A step of generating a reconnaissance scenario by the reconnaissance drone (110) using the reconnaissance setting information and the status information of the reconnaissance drone (110); (4) A step of controlling the reconnaissance drone (110) to perform scan reconnaissance according to the above reconnaissance scenario; (5) A step of analyzing the image received from the reconnaissance drone (110) performing scan reconnaissance in the above step (4) to detect suspicious targets, concealed objects, and heavy weapons; (6) A step of outputting information on a suspected target or concealed object detected in the above step (5) to the control console (300), and receiving a designated signal from the control console (300) to store the location of the designated suspected target or concealed object; (7) a step of executing an alarm when a neutralizer is detected in the above step (5); and (8) A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized by including a step of controlling the reconnaissance drone (110) according to the reconnaissance scenario to perform detailed reconnaissance on the location of a suspected target or concealment stored in step (6).

2. In paragraph 1, between step (2) and step (3), (2-5) A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized by further including a step of editing the automatically generated reconnaissance setting information according to a signal input from the control console (300).

3. In the first paragraph, in the step (3), Using the above reconnaissance setting information and the status information of the reconnaissance drone (110), the reconnaissance drone (110) is assigned as a scan drone and a detailed reconnaissance drone, and a reconnaissance scenario using the scan drone and the detailed reconnaissance drone is created. A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized in that the scan reconnaissance of the above step (4) is performed by controlling the scan drone, and the detailed reconnaissance of the above step (8) is performed by controlling the detailed reconnaissance drone.

4. In paragraph 3, the reconnaissance scenario is: A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized in that it comprises a flight schedule and a charging schedule including scanning, shooting and movement of the above-mentioned scanning drone, and a flight schedule and a charging schedule including movement, reconnaissance and return of the above-mentioned detailed reconnaissance drone.

5. In paragraph 1, If the above reconnaissance purpose is to secure a safe route, the input information is the movement route. In the above step (2), a reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200) is characterized in that reconnaissance setting information including the setting of a reconnaissance area, a reconnaissance exclusion area, and an intermediate base is automatically generated using the movement path.

6. In paragraph 1, If the above reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance of a suspicious area, the above input information is a suspicious area, A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized in that in the above step (2), it is determined whether reconnaissance of the suspected area is possible, and if reconnaissance is possible, reconnaissance setting information including settings of a reconnaissance area and a reconnaissance exclusion area is automatically generated.

7. In paragraph 1, If the above reconnaissance purpose is escort reconnaissance, the above input information is the movement route. In the above step (2), reconnaissance setting information including the settings of the reconnaissance area and the reconnaissance exclusion area is automatically generated using the above movement path, A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized in that in the above step (3), the reconnaissance scenario is created so that a plurality of the reconnaissance drones (110) conduct reconnaissance of the reconnaissance area in advance according to the movement of the escort target.

8. In paragraph 1, If the above reconnaissance purpose is reconnaissance around the command post, the above input information is the location of the command post. In the above step (2), reconnaissance setting information including the setting of the reconnaissance area is automatically generated using the command post location, A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized in that in the above step (5), the image received from the reconnaissance drone (110) performing the scan reconnaissance in the above step (4) is analyzed to further detect a rapidly approaching target approaching the command post at a speed exceeding a threshold value.

9. In paragraph 1, after step (8), (9) A step of determining and controlling the next mission of the reconnaissance drone (110) based on the detailed reconnaissance results of the above step (8); and (10) A reconnaissance method using an unmanned drone tactical vehicle (200), characterized by further including a step of setting a strike point and controlling the strike drone (120) to execute a strike based on the detailed reconnaissance results of the above step (8).

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