Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle control system, and vehicle

Abstract

Provided are a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle control system (100) and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle control system (100) comprises a remote sensing control module (1) and an unmanned aerial vehicle connection antenna (3), wherein the remote sensing control module (1) is configured to be connected to an unmanned aerial vehicle remote controller (200); and the unmanned aerial vehicle connection antenna (3) is connected to the remote sensing control module (1), at least a part of the unmanned aerial vehicle connection antenna (3) extends out of the vehicle body of a vehicle, and an unmanned aerial vehicle (400) is connected to the remote sensing control module (1) by means of the unmanned aerial vehicle connection antenna (3).

Description

Vehicle-mounted drone control system and vehicle

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202410331869.8, filed on March 21, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted drone control system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0003] With the development and popularization of the automobile industry, cars are no longer just a means of transportation. The intelligence and entertainment of cars have attracted much attention. The intelligent and entertaining attributes of cars have given cars more usage scenarios. Self-driving tours have become the travel method chosen by more and more people, and the demand for self-driving cars equipped with drones is becoming more and more urgent.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure aims to address at least one of the technical issues in the related art. To this end, one objective of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle-mounted drone control system that can address the signal attenuation issue of the drone controller caused by vehicle obstruction, thereby enhancing the control and experience of the drone for users inside the vehicle.

[0006] The present disclosure further proposes two vehicles.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle-mounted drone control system includes a remote sensing control module and at least one drone connection antenna. The remote sensing control module is adapted to be connected to a drone handle; the drone connection antenna is connected to the remote sensing control module, with at least a portion of the drone connection antenna extending outside the vehicle body, and the drone is connected to the remote sensing control module via the drone connection antenna.

[0008] Therefore, by setting up this vehicle-mounted drone control system, the signal attenuation problem of the drone handle caused by vehicle body obstruction can be solved, thereby improving the control and experience of the drone for users inside the vehicle.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a hangar configured to store the drone, the hangar being arranged outside the vehicle body, and the drone connection antenna being arranged inside the hangar.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one drone connection antenna includes a plurality of drone connection antennas, and the plurality of drone connection antennas are arranged at intervals within the hangar.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the hangar is arranged on the top of the vehicle body and includes: a chassis, and the multiple drone connection antennas are respectively arranged on the chassis and spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the remote sensing control module is connected to a first wiring harness, which is provided with a first plug end; the drone connection antenna is connected to a second wiring harness, which is provided with a second plug end, which is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar, and the first plug end is plugged into the second plug end.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second plug end of the drone connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar; the second plug end is arranged adjacent to the hangar and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second plug end of the drone connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar, and in the width direction of the vehicle, the second plug end is located in the middle of the hangar.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the hangar includes: a chassis, and the second wire harness is provided with a first restraint portion, and the first restraint portion is restrained and engaged with the chassis.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a first host computer connected to the remote sensing control module; and a terminal connection antenna connected to the first host computer, configured to connect to a terminal device, and disposed within the hangar.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first host is connected to a third wiring harness, and the third wiring harness is provided with a third plug end; the fourth plug end of the terminal connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar; the fourth plug end is arranged adjacent to the hangar and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the fourth plug-in end of the terminal connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar; the fourth plug-in end is arranged adjacent to the hangar and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the hangar includes: a chassis, and the fourth wire harness is provided with a second restraint portion, and the second restraint portion is restrained and engaged with the chassis.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a first host and a terminal connection antenna, the first host is connected to the remote sensing control module; the terminal connection antenna is connected to the first host, the terminal connection antenna is configured to be connected to a terminal device, and the terminal connection antenna is arranged in the vehicle body.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal connection antenna includes: a housing, at least one first circuit board, disposed within the housing, and having at least one communication antenna disposed thereon; and a second circuit board, disposed within the housing and spaced apart from the first circuit board, having a GPS antenna disposed thereon.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one first circuit board includes two first circuit boards, and the two first circuit boards are respectively located on opposite sides of the second circuit board.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one communication antenna includes two communication antennas.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a first host and a first wireless transmission module. The first host is connected to the remote sensing control module; the first wireless transmission module is connected to the first host, and the first wireless transmission module is configured to connect to a terminal device.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a first host and a second host, wherein the first host is connected to the remote sensing control module; and the second host is electrically connected to the first host and the remote sensing control module, respectively.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a second wireless transmission module, the second wireless transmission module is electrically connected to the second host, and the second wireless transmission module is configured to connect to a terminal device.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted drone control system further includes: a drone handle connection module, the drone handle connection module is connected to the remote sensing control module, and the drone handle is connected to the remote sensing control module through the drone handle connection module.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the drone handle connection module is connected to the remote sensing control module by wire, and the drone handle connection module is connected to the drone handle by wire or wirelessly.

[0029] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the drone connection antenna is an image transmission antenna.

[0030] A vehicle according to a second aspect of the present disclosure includes: a vehicle body and the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted drone control system.

[0031] A vehicle according to a third aspect of the present disclosure includes: a vehicle body; a drone and a drone handle; and the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted drone control system.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be given in part in the description that follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description that follows, or will be learned through practice of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] FIG1 is a control flow chart of a vehicle-mounted drone control system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG2 is another control flow chart of a vehicle-mounted drone control system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a drone according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hangar on a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a terminal connection antenna and a drone connection antenna in a hangar according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG6 is another schematic diagram of another structure of a terminal connection antenna and a drone connection antenna in a hangar according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal connected to an antenna according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a drone connected to an antenna according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] Reference numerals:

[0043] 100. Vehicle-mounted drone control system; 200. Drone handle; 300. Drone; 400. Terminal device;

[0044] 1. Remote sensing control module;

[0045] 2. Drone handle connection module;

[0046] 3. UAV connection antenna; 31. Second wiring harness; 311. Second plug-in terminal; 312. First restraint portion;

[0047] 4. Hangar; 41. Chassis;

[0048] 5. First host;

[0049] 6. Terminal connection antenna; 61. Fourth wiring harness; 611. Fourth plug-in terminal; 612. Second restraining portion; 62. Housing; 63. First circuit board; 631. Communication antenna; 64. Second circuit board; 641. GPS antenna;

[0050] 7. First wireless transmission module; 8. Second wireless transmission module; 9. Second host. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below.

[0052] In related technologies, vehicle-mounted drones are all controlled using a handle. When users operate the handle in the car to control the drone, signals in different directions will be blocked, which greatly reduces the drone control experience.

[0053] The following describes a vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. The vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 can solve the problem of signal attenuation of the drone handle 200 caused by obstruction by the vehicle body, thereby improving the control and experience of the drone 300 for users inside the vehicle.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a remote sensing control module 1 and at least one drone connection antenna 3. The drone connection antenna 3 can establish a communication relationship with a drone 300.

[0055] In some embodiments, the drone handle 200 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, the drone connection antenna 3 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, at least a portion of the drone connection antenna 3 extends outside the vehicle body, and the drone 300 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 through the drone connection antenna 3.

[0056] In some embodiments, the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1 can be electrically connected via wiring. This reduces the risk of external electromagnetic interference in signal transmission between the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1, thereby preventing signal quality degradation and improving communication reliability and stability. Furthermore, the electrical connection between the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1 via wiring helps extend the service life and endurance of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100, thereby increasing the device's practicality and reliability.

[0057] In some embodiments, the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1 can also be wirelessly connected (for example, the two are connected via WiFi signals or Bluetooth signals). In this way, the signal coverage range and transmission distance can be increased, and real-time communication signals can be provided, thereby avoiding the limitations of geographical conditions and the layout of wires.

[0058] Furthermore, when the wireless signal between the drone handle 200 and the drone 300 is blocked (i.e., the signal needs to pass through an obstacle to reach the terminal device 400), the wireless signal will be interfered with and attenuated (the obstruction will absorb or reflect the signal, weakening the signal strength). Therefore, when the user is operating the drone handle 200 in the vehicle, the wireless signal emitted by the drone handle 200 will be blocked by the vehicle body during transmission to the drone 300 located outside the vehicle, which can easily lead to a weak wireless control signal.

[0059] It can be understood that compared with the drone control system in the related art, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the drone connection antenna 3 is arranged outside the vehicle, and the drone connection antenna 3 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, and the drone handle 200 located inside the vehicle is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, so that the drone handle 200 and the drone 300 are also communicated.

[0060] In this way, when the user operates the drone handle 200 in the car, the communication signal can be transmitted stably and in real time to the remote sensing control module 1 only within a short distance, while avoiding the geographical restrictions of wiring. The remote sensing control module 1 then stably transmits the received signal to the drone connection antenna 3 outside the vehicle, and the drone connection antenna 3 then transmits the wireless signal to the drone 300 (at this time, there is no obstruction between the drone connection antenna 3 and the drone 300, and the communication signal strength is high), thereby reducing the risk of signal attenuation between the drone handle 200 inside the vehicle and the drone 300 outside the vehicle, thereby improving the user's operating feel and experience of the drone 300.

[0061] Therefore, by setting up the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100, the signal attenuation problem between the drone handle 200 and the drone 300 caused by the obstruction of the vehicle body can be solved, thereby improving the control and experience of the user inside the vehicle on the drone 300.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 also includes a hangar 4 for storing the drone 300. The hangar 4 is arranged outside the vehicle body, and the drone connection antenna 3 is arranged inside the hangar 4.

[0063] For example, a hangar 4 is provided on the exterior of the vehicle body (e.g., on the roof) to provide a storage location for the drone 300, thereby facilitating the user's recovery of the drone 300. The drone connection antenna 3 may also be provided within the hangar 4. This, on the one hand, provides a mounting location for the drone connection antenna 3, preventing it from being exposed and extending its service life. On the other hand, it also shortens the distance between the drone connection antenna 3 and the drone 300, thereby facilitating improved stability of signal transmission between the drone connection antenna 3 and the drone 300.

[0064] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-6 and 8, at least one drone connection antenna includes multiple drone connection antennas 3, and the multiple drone connection antennas 3 are arranged at intervals in the hangar 4. In this way, the number of drone connection antennas 3 can be increased, thereby increasing the strength of the wireless signal transmitted by the drone connection antenna 3 to the drone 300 and the signal coverage range, thereby improving the flight range of the drone 300 and the reliability and stability of the communication of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-6 and 8, the hangar 4 is arranged on the top of the vehicle body, and the hangar 4 includes a base frame 41, and multiple drone connection antennas 3 are respectively arranged on the base frame 41, and the multiple drone connection antennas 3 are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0066] It is understandable that there are usually fewer obstructions on the top of the vehicle body, and the hangar 4 is located on the top of the vehicle body. With such an arrangement, on the one hand, the hangar 4 is not easily blocked by obstructions, thereby avoiding interference with wireless signal transmission inside and outside the hangar 4. On the other hand, it is conducive to the launch and recovery of the drone 300, thereby improving the rationality of the layout of the hangar 4.

[0067] Furthermore, multiple drone connection antennas 3 are spaced apart along the width of the vehicle. This increases the signal transmission range of the drone connection antennas 3 along the width of the vehicle, thereby increasing the signal reception range of the drone 300 and, in turn, the flight range of the drone 300. For example, multiple drone connection antennas 3 may also be spaced apart along the length of the vehicle, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, referring to Figures 3-5 , the width of a vehicle is the left-right direction, and the length of a vehicle is the front-back direction.

[0068] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-6 and 8, the remote sensing control module 1 is connected to a first wiring harness, which is provided with a first plug end; the drone connection antenna 3 is connected to a second wiring harness 31, which is provided with a second plug end 311, and the second plug end 311 is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar 4, and the first plug end is plugged into the second plug end 311.

[0069] For example, the remote sensing control module 1 and the drone connection antenna 3 are connected to the first wiring harness and the second wiring harness 31 respectively, and the first plug-in end of the first wiring harness is plugged into the second plug-in end 311 of the second wiring harness 31. In this way, the remote sensing control module 1 and the drone connection antenna 3 can establish a connection relationship in the form of electrical signals, thereby improving the systematicness and rationality of its circuit layout.

[0070] Furthermore, the first and second plug-in terminals 311 are mated in a simple, reliable, and easy-to-assemble / disassemble structure. The second plug-in terminal 311 is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar 4, allowing the user to establish an electrical connection between the drone antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1 without opening the hangar 4, thereby improving the rationality of the wiring harness layout and the convenience of connection.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-6 and 8, the second plug end 311 of the drone connection antenna 3 is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4. The second plug end 311 is arranged close to the hangar 4 and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4.

[0072] For example, the second connector 311 of the drone connection antenna 3 extends along the interior contour of the hangar 4, toward the front edge of the outer bottom wall. This allows the wiring harness to be hidden and extended along the front of the hangar 4, utilizing the interior space of the hangar 4. This prevents excessive exposure of the second wiring harness 31 to the exterior of the hangar 4 and shortens the distance between the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1, thereby improving the protection of the second wiring harness 31 and ensuring a more rational layout.

[0073] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-6 and 8, the second plug end 311 of the drone connection antenna 3 is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4, and in the width direction of the vehicle, the second plug end 311 is located in the middle of the hangar 4.

[0074] For example, the second connector 311 of the drone connection antenna 3 extends toward and is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4. This allows the user to establish an electrical connection between the drone connection antenna 3 and the remote sensing control module 1 without opening the hangar 4. Furthermore, the second connector 311 is located in the middle of the hangar 4 in the width direction of the vehicle, which facilitates the planning and arrangement of the second wiring harness 31, improving the regularity of its layout.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the hangar 4 includes a base frame 41 , and the second wire harness 31 is provided with a first restraining portion 312 , which is restrained and cooperates with the base frame 41 .

[0076] For example, the chassis 41 is located at the bottom of the hangar 4 and primarily serves as the bottom support structure of the hangar 4. The chassis 41 is constrained and cooperates with the first restraining portion 312 of the second wiring harness 31. This constrains the arrangement and position of the second wiring harness 31, preventing the second wiring harness 31 from becoming entangled with itself or with other wiring harnesses, thereby improving the regularity of the arrangement and positional stability of the second wiring harness 31.

[0077] For example, the first restraining portion 312 may be provided with a buckle, and the base frame 41 may be provided with a buckle hole, and the buckle and the buckle are engaged with each other.

[0078] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1-2 and 4-7, the drone control system 100 further includes a first host 5 and a terminal connection antenna 6. The first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, and the terminal connection antenna 6 is connected to the first host 5. The terminal connection antenna 6 is configured to connect to the terminal device 400 and is disposed in the hangar 4. The first host 5 is configured to control the transmission and reception of signals by the terminal connection antenna 6 and the processing and display of images and videos.

[0079] For example, the terminal connection antenna 6 can establish a wireless communication relationship between the first host 5 and the terminal device 400 on the vehicle. Moreover, the terminal connection antenna 6 can be set in the hangar 4. Compared with the arrangement of the terminal connection antenna in the related art (for example, the terminal connection antenna is installed in the a and b pillars, so that the angle between the terminal connection antenna and the ground is too large, and the received signal is poor. For another example, the terminal connection antenna is installed in the instrument panel, so that the terminal connection antenna is blocked by the instrument panel material and the placed objects, and the received signal is poor. For another example, the terminal connection antenna is installed on the rear windshield, so that the cable is too long and the wiring is complicated), on the one hand, the terminal connection antenna 6 and the drone connection antenna 3 can be arranged together inside the hangar 4, thereby improving the space utilization of the hangar 4 and avoiding the problem of signal attenuation caused by the wireless transmission signal between the terminal device 400 and the terminal connection antenna 6 being blocked by the vehicle body; on the other hand, since the terminal connection antenna 6 is set in the hangar 4, the hangar 4 can also form a certain protection effect on the terminal connection antenna 6, thereby improving the waterproofness and durability of the terminal connection antenna 6, and thus improving the vehicle's own wireless communication capability.

[0080] In addition, the first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, so that the image and video signals received by the remote sensing control module 1 can be transmitted to the first host 5, and after processing by the first host 5, the images and videos can be displayed on the screen in real time. In this way, while taking into account the antenna system that can be used for the drone 300 to transmit signals and images (that is, the screen connected to the first host 5 in the car can display the videos and pictures taken by the drone 300 in real time), conventional vehicle communication functions can also be realized, thereby improving the versatility and practicality of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first host 5 is connected to a third wiring harness, which is provided with a third plug-in terminal; the terminal connection antenna 6 is connected to a fourth wiring harness 61, which is provided with a fourth plug-in terminal 611, and the fourth plug-in terminal 611 is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar 4, and the third plug-in terminal is plugged into and matched with the fourth plug-in terminal 611.

[0082] For example, the first host 5 is connected to the third wiring harness, and the terminal connection antenna 6 is connected to the fourth wiring harness 61, and the third plug-in end of the third wiring harness is plugged into the fourth plug-in end 611 of the fourth wiring harness 61. In this way, the first host 5 and the terminal connection antenna 6 can establish a connection relationship in the form of electrical signals, thereby improving the systematicness and rationality of its circuit layout.

[0083] Furthermore, the third plug-in terminal and the fourth plug-in terminal 611 utilize a plug-in mating mechanism, which is simple, reliable, and easy to assemble and disassemble. The fourth plug-in terminal 611 is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar 4, allowing the user to establish an electrical connection between the first host 5 and the terminal connection antenna 6 without opening the hangar 4, thereby improving the rationality of the wiring harness layout and the convenience of connection.

[0084] 1-2 and 4-7 , the fourth plug end 611 of the terminal connection antenna 6 is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4. The second plug end 311 is disposed near the hangar 4 and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall of the hangar 4.

[0085] For example, the fourth plug-in end 611 of the terminal connection antenna 6 extends along the interior contour of the hangar 4, toward the front edge of the outer bottom wall. This allows the fourth wiring harness 61 to be hidden and extended along the front of the hangar 4, utilizing the interior space of the hangar 4. This prevents the fourth wiring harness 61 from being excessively exposed to the outside of the hangar 4 and shortens the distance between the terminal connection antenna 6 and the first host 5, thereby improving the protection of the fourth wiring harness 61 and ensuring a more rational layout.

[0086] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1-FIG . 2 and FIG. 4 - FIG. 7 , the hangar 4 includes a base frame 41 , and the fourth wire harness 61 is provided with a second restraining portion 612 , which is restrained and cooperates with the base frame 41 .

[0087] For example, the chassis 41 is located at the bottom of the hangar 4 and primarily serves as the bottom support structure of the hangar 4. The chassis 41 is constrained and cooperates with the second constraining portion 612 of the fourth wire harness 61. This constrains the arrangement and position of the fourth wire harness 61, preventing the fourth wire harness 61 from becoming entangled with itself or with other wire harnesses (such as the second wire harness 31), thereby improving the arrangement regularity and positional stability of the second wire harness 31.

[0088] For example, the second restraining portion 612 may be provided with a buckle, and the base frame 41 may be provided with a buckle hole, and the buckle and the buckle are engaged with each other.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1-2 and 4-7, the drone control system 100 also includes a first host 5 and a terminal connection antenna 6, the first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, the terminal connection antenna 6 is connected to the first host 5, the terminal connection antenna 6 is configured to be connected to the terminal device 400, and the terminal connection antenna 6 is set in the vehicle body.

[0090] For example, the terminal connection antenna 6 in the vehicle body is connected to the first host 5, which can be used for conventional mobile communication operations, thereby ensuring normal communication functions of the vehicle. In addition, the first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1. In this way, when the user needs to equip the drone 300 with a modified drone, the modification work of the drone 300 can also be simplified.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-7, the terminal connection antenna 6 includes a housing 62, at least one first circuit board 63, and a second circuit board 64. The first circuit board 63 is disposed within the housing 62 and is provided with at least one communication antenna 631. The second circuit board 64 is disposed within the housing 62 and is spaced apart from the first circuit board 63. The second circuit board 64 is provided with a GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna 641. For example, the communication antenna 631 can be a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G antenna, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0092] For example, the housing 62 mainly plays a role of protection and installation, and serves as a main structural component of the outer contour of the terminal connection antenna 6 .

[0093] The first circuit board 63 and the second circuit board 64 are separated, making it easier to arrange the communication antenna 631 and the GPS antenna 641 separately. This facilitates the partitioning of the antennas according to their functions, thereby improving the rationality of the antenna layout. Furthermore, the simultaneous arrangement of the communication antenna 631 and the GPS antenna 641 can meet the communication needs of different scenarios, thereby improving the practicality and versatility of the terminal connection antenna 6.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first circuit board 63 and the second circuit board 64 are housed within a housing 62, which can be secured to the crossbeam of the hangar 4 via bolts. The communication wiring harness and the GPS antenna 641 harness are routed to the host computer via the vehicle's wiring harness for communication and positioning. The housing 62 is plastic, and the communication antenna 631 and GPS antenna 641 are secured to the underside of the vehicle's sunroof via a snap-on connection, preventing signal obstruction by the metal vehicle body.

[0095] In addition, the communication antenna 631 is configured to transmit and receive radio waves (when transmitting radio waves, it converts high-frequency current into electromagnetic waves; when receiving radio waves, it converts electromagnetic waves into high-frequency current). The communication antenna 631 is used for communication between the drone 300 and the ground control system. Although the drone 300 is capable of autonomous flight, it needs to maintain communication with the ground control system during flight to provide operational feedback under the control of the ground control system. The communication antenna 631 can process various data and instructions and transmit the processed data and instructions to the drone 300 to enable functions such as remote control, telemetry, and network connectivity. It should be noted that the GPS antenna is primarily configured to receive GPS signals emitted from satellites and transmit these signals to navigation devices or other equipment to obtain geographic location information and accurate universal coordinated time. The drone 300 requires the support of the GPS antenna 641 to obtain positioning and navigation information. The GPS antenna 641 includes a navigation receiver and antenna that can receive signals from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

[0096] Understandably, modern GPS antennas have excellent performance and are able to operate reliably in adverse weather conditions.

[0097] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 to FIG7 , the at least one first circuit board 63 includes two first circuit boards 63 . The two first circuit boards 63 are located on opposite sides of the second circuit board 64 .

[0098] For example, along the width of the vehicle, a first circuit board 63 is provided on either side of the second circuit board 64. This increases the number of first circuit boards 63, thereby increasing the signal strength of the communication antenna 631 (primarily used in daily life scenarios and areas with many signal base stations), thereby reducing communication costs and improving communication capabilities. Furthermore, it also allows for the placement of the GPS antenna 641, thereby meeting the communication needs of the terminal connection antenna 6 in special scenarios (such as deserts, uninhabited areas, and other areas without signal base stations), thereby improving the vehicle's survival communication capabilities in extreme situations.

[0099] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-7 , the at least one communication antenna 631 includes at least two communication antennas 631. For example, at least two communication antennas 631 are provided on the first circuit board 63. This increases the number of communication antennas 631, thereby increasing the radiation signal strength and signal reception capability of the communication antennas 631, thereby improving the communication capability of the vehicle.

[0100] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 also includes a first host 5 and a first wireless transmission module 7, the first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, the first wireless transmission module 7 is connected to the first host 5, and the first wireless transmission module 7 is configured to be connected to the terminal device 400.

[0101] For example, the first wireless transmission module 7 may be a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) transmission module or a Bluetooth transmission module, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0102] In some embodiments, the first wireless transmission module 7 can use radio signals to send data between devices, and the transmission distance of the radio signal transmitted by the first wireless transmission module 7 is relatively short compared to the communication antenna 631. When the first wireless transmission module 7 uses a Bluetooth transmission module, the terminal device 400 and the first host 5 can perform wireless transmission via Bluetooth communication technology. When the first wireless transmission module 7 uses a WiFi transmission module, the first host 5 can connect to the terminal device 400 via WiFi communication technology and connect itself to the Internet. In this way, through different antenna combinations, the user's experience of vehicle-machine interconnection communication in different scenarios can be effectively improved, thereby improving the system comprehensiveness and integration of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100.

[0103] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG2 , the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 further includes a first host 5 and a second host 9 , wherein the first host 5 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 , and the second host 9 is electrically connected to the first host 5 and the remote sensing control module 1 , respectively.

[0104] For example, the first host 5 may be located at a main instrument panel, and the second host 9 may be located at a sub-instrument panel.

[0105] For example, the second host 9 is electrically connected to the first host 5 and the remote sensing control module 1 respectively. In this way, the second host 9 can independently control the receiving and sending signals of the terminal connection antenna 6 and the processing and display of images and videos. It can also be connected to the drone connection antenna 3 through the first host 5, thereby improving the display range of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100, making it easier for more users to observe the video images taken by the drone 300 in real time.

[0106] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 further includes a second wireless transmission module 8, which is electrically connected to a second host 9 and configured to connect to a terminal device 400. For example, the second wireless transmission module 8 may be a WiFi transmission module or a Bluetooth transmission module, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0107] In some embodiments, the second wireless transmission module 8 can use radio signals to send data between devices, and compared with the communication antenna 631, the transmission distance of the radio signal transmitted by the second wireless transmission module 8 is relatively short, which can meet the user's needs to wirelessly connect the terminal device 400 with the second host 9 within a short distance.

[0108] For example, when the second wireless transmission module 8 uses a Bluetooth transmission module, the terminal device 400 and the second host 9 can perform wireless transmission via Bluetooth communication technology. For example, when the second wireless transmission module 8 uses a WiFi transmission module, the second host 9 can connect to the terminal device 400 via WiFi communication technology and connect itself to the Internet. In this way, through different antenna combinations, the user's experience of vehicle-machine interconnection communication in different scenarios can be effectively improved, thereby improving the system comprehensiveness and integration of the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100.

[0109] For example, the first host 5 is connected to the first wireless transmission module 7 and also communicates with the second host 9 via Ethernet. The first wireless transmission module 7 is arranged at the main dashboard of the car and is configured to wirelessly connect the terminal device 400 and the first host 5, thereby enabling the terminal device 400 to communicate with the second host 9 (such as making a phone call).

[0110] For example, the second host 9 is directly connected to the second wireless transmission module 8 and the remote sensing control module 1. The second wireless transmission module 8 is arranged at the auxiliary instrument position for interaction between the co-pilot screen and the terminal device 400. The remote sensing control module 1 is connected to the drone handle connection module 2 and two image transmission antennas. The WiFi device in the drone handle connection module 2 (such as WiFi, Bluetooth) is configured to communicate with the drone handle 200. The image transmission antennas connected to the remote sensing control module 1 are arranged on both sides of the top of the hangar 4 for communication with the drone 300. When operating the drone 300 in the car, the drone handle 200 is connected to Bluetooth to control the drone 300 through the image transmission antenna to solve the problem of signal obstruction in the car.

[0111] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the drone handle connection module 2 communicates wirelessly with the drone handle 200. Since the distance between the drone handle connection module 2 and the drone handle 200 is usually short, the wireless communication between the two is not easily affected by interference from the wiring harness structure and geographical location, as well as weak signal strength. In addition, the operation method is more flexible and convenient, which can improve the user experience.

[0112] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 further includes a drone handle connection module 2, which is connected to the remote sensing control module 1. The drone handle 200 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 via the drone handle connection module 2. For example, the remote sensing control module 1 can be used to establish a communication relationship between the drone 300 and the drone handle 200.

[0113] In some embodiments, the drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, the drone handle 200 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 through the drone handle connection module 2, the drone connection antenna 3 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1, at least a portion of the drone connection antenna 3 extends outside the vehicle body, and the drone 300 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 through the drone connection antenna 3.

[0114] In some embodiments, the drone handle connection module 2 can establish a signal connection relationship between the remote sensing control module 1 and the communication radio frequency module in the drone handle 200.

[0115] For example, in this case, wireless communication can be achieved between the drone handle connection module 2 and the drone handle 200 (for example, the drone handle connection module 2 is a WiFi antenna or a Bluetooth antenna). This can increase the signal coverage range and transmission distance, provide real-time communication signals, and avoid being restricted by geographical conditions and the layout of wires.

[0116] For example, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, there may be wired communication between the drone handle connection module 2 and the drone handle 200 (for example, the drone handle connection module 2 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection module), which can improve the reliability and stability of the communication signal.

[0117] In some embodiments, the drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 by wire, and the drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the drone handle 200 by wire or wirelessly.

[0118] For example, the drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the remote sensing control module 1 by wire, which can make the signal transmission quality between the drone handle connection module 2 and the remote sensing control module 1 more stable and reliable, the signal transmission speed faster, and there will be no signal interference problem.

[0119] In addition, the drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the drone handle 200 by wire, which can improve the stability of signal transmission between the drone handle connection module 2 and the drone handle 200. The drone handle connection module 2 is connected to the drone handle 200 wirelessly, which can avoid being restricted by geographical conditions and wiring when connecting the drone handle connection module 2 to the drone handle 200, thereby improving applicability in multiple scenarios.

[0120] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the drone connection antenna 3 is a video transmission antenna. For example, the video transmission antenna is used to transmit video signals between the drone 300 and ground equipment (for example, the video transmission antenna transmits images and videos captured by the drone 300 to the host terminal for display on the in-vehicle screen or terminal device 400). The video transmission antenna mainly captures the video transmission signal and transmits it to the ground equipment to display the images captured by the drone 300 camera in real time.

[0121] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes a vehicle body and the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment. A vehicle with the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 can solve the signal attenuation problem of the drone handle 200 caused by the obstruction of the vehicle body, thereby improving the control and experience of the user inside the vehicle for the drone 300.

[0122] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes a vehicle body, a drone 300, a drone handle 200, and the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment. A vehicle with the vehicle-mounted drone control system 100 can solve the signal attenuation problem of the drone handle 200 caused by vehicle body obstruction, thereby improving the control and experience of the drone 300 for users inside the vehicle.

[0123] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0124] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0125] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0126] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted drone control system, comprising: A remote sensing control module, adapted to be connected to a drone handle; as well as At least one drone connection antenna is connected to the remote sensing control module, at least a portion of the drone connection antenna extends out of the vehicle body, and the drone is connected to the remote sensing control module through the drone connection antenna.

2. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 1, further comprising: A hangar configured to store the drone, the hangar is arranged outside the vehicle body, and the drone connection antenna is arranged in the hangar.

3. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 2, wherein: The at least one drone connection antenna includes a plurality of drone connection antennas, and the plurality of drone connection antennas are arranged at intervals in the hangar.

4. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 3, wherein: The hangar is arranged on top of the vehicle body and comprises: The multiple drone connection antennas are respectively arranged on the chassis and spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle.

5. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The remote sensing control module is connected to a first wiring harness, and the first wiring harness is provided with a first plug end; The drone connection antenna is connected to a second wiring harness, the second wiring harness is provided with a second plug end, the second plug end is exposed from the outer wall of the hangar, and the first plug end is plugged into and matched with the second plug end.

6. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 5, wherein: The second plug end of the drone connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar; the second plug end is arranged adjacent to the hangar and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall.

7. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 5, wherein: The second plug-in end of the drone connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar, and in the width direction of the vehicle, the second plug-in end is located in the middle of the hangar.

8. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein: The hangar includes: The chassis, the second wire harness is provided with a first restraining portion, and the first restraining portion is restrained and matched with the chassis.

9. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 2 to 8, further comprising: a first host computer connected to the remote sensing control module; as well as A terminal connection antenna is connected to the first host, the terminal connection antenna is configured to be connected to a terminal device, and the terminal connection antenna is set in the hangar.

10. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 9, wherein: The first host is connected to a third wiring harness, and the third wiring harness is provided with a third plug end; The terminal connection antenna is connected to a fourth wiring harness, the fourth wiring harness is provided with a fourth plug end, the fourth plug end is exposed from the outer wall surface of the hangar, and the third plug end is plugged into and matched with the fourth plug end.

11. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 10, wherein: The fourth plug-in end of the terminal connection antenna is exposed from the outer bottom wall of the hangar; the fourth plug-in end is arranged adjacent to the hangar and is located at the front edge of the outer bottom wall.

12. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 10, wherein: The hangar comprises a chassis, and the fourth wire harness is provided with a second restraining portion, and the second restraining portion is restrained and engaged with the chassis.

13. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising: a first host computer connected to the remote sensing control module; as well as A terminal connection antenna is connected to the first host, the terminal connection antenna is configured to be connected to a terminal device, and the terminal connection antenna is set in the vehicle body.

14. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein: The terminal connection antenna includes: case; at least one first circuit board, the first circuit board being disposed in the housing, the first circuit board being provided with at least one communication antenna; and The second circuit board is disposed in the housing and is spaced apart from the first circuit board. The second circuit board is provided with a GPS antenna.

15. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 14, wherein: The at least one first circuit board includes two first circuit boards, and the two first circuit boards are respectively located on two opposite sides of the second circuit board.

16. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 14, wherein: The at least one communication antenna includes at least two communication antennas.

17. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising: a first host computer connected to the remote sensing control module; as well as A first wireless transmission module, wherein the first wireless transmission module is connected to the first host and is configured to be connected to a terminal device.

18. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein: Also includes: a first host computer connected to the remote sensing control module; and A second host is electrically connected to the first host and the remote sensing control module respectively.

19. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 18, further comprising: A second wireless transmission module, the second wireless transmission module is electrically connected to the second host, and the second wireless transmission module is configured to be connected to a terminal device.

20. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising: A drone handle connection module is connected to the remote sensing control module, and the drone handle is connected to the remote sensing control module via the drone handle connection module.

21. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to claim 20, wherein: The drone handle connection module is connected to the remote sensing control module by wire, and the drone handle connection module is connected to the drone handle by wire or wirelessly.

22. The vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein: The drone connection antenna is an image transmission antenna.

23. A vehicle comprising: body; as well as A vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 22.

24. A vehicle comprising: body; Drones and drone controllers; as well as A vehicle-mounted drone control system according to any one of claims 1 to 22.

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