Drone Kiosk and Station Control for Route-Guided Emergency Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drone control systems, such as manual controllers and computer-based ground control systems, require high operational skills and are prone to errors, while lithium polymer batteries degrade quickly when stored fully charged, necessitating constant power to maintain readiness for emergency use.
Innovation Solution
A drone operation system featuring a kiosk with a touch screen and a station that manages flight routes, charging, and safety, allowing for easy operation and safe takeoff, using a touch screen interface and advanced power management to maintain battery health.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a manual controller is used for drone piloting, then the drone can be operated with direct human control, but the operator requires high operation skills and has a large burden of workloads
Solution Approach 1:
The drone system performs self-navigation and self-control functions autonomously using pre-stored flight routes and onboard navigation capabilities, eliminating the need for continuous manual intervention and reducing operator skill requirements while maintaining reliable operation
Solution Approach 2:
Flight routes, waypoints, and operational parameters are pre-programmed and stored in the drone's memory before mission execution. This preliminary preparation allows the drone to automatically execute complex flight patterns without requiring the operator to manually control each movement, significantly reducing operational complexity
2Extent of automation
If a computer-based ground control system is used for drone piloting, then the drone can be operated with automated control, but the system is complicated to use and has a high accident possibility due to wrong setting
Solution Approach 1:
The complex ground control computer system is removed entirely from the operational setup. Instead, automated control functions are embedded directly into the drone's onboard systems, including pre-stored flight routes, navigation algorithms, and autonomous navigation capabilities, simplifying the overall system while maintaining automation
Solution Approach 2:
Pre-programmed flight routes and operational parameters are stored in the drone's memory, creating a digital copy of the desired flight path. This allows the drone to automatically reproduce the exact flight pattern without requiring complex real-time ground control computations or manual configuration during operation
3Duration of action of moving object
If lithium polymer batteries are stored in a 100% fully charged state for a long time, then the batteries are ready for immediate use, but the performance is quickly deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The charging manager continuously monitors battery charge levels and automatically adjusts charging operations to maintain batteries within the optimal 50-80% charge range for long-term storage. This feedback control prevents overcharging damage while ensuring batteries remain ready for deployment, balancing readiness with performance preservation
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the charge level parameter from the conventional 100% full charge state to an optimized 50-80% storage charge state. This parameter modification extends battery lifespan and maintains performance during storage while still allowing rapid recharging when needed for emergency operations
4Speed
If a drone is kept in an on-mode to maintain readiness for emergency delivery, then the drone can respond immediately to emergencies, but the battery requires constant power and needs management to maintain optimal charge level
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous operation, the system uses periodic charging cycles where the charging manager periodically monitors and replenishes battery charge levels. This allows the drone to remain in standby mode with optimal charge (50-80%) for rapid emergency response while consuming minimal power during storage, activating full power only when emergency delivery is required
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a drone operation system having a kiosk and a station for controlling a drone that includes: a drone control device; a station (200) providing a drone standby and landing place; and a drone (300) operated in accordance with instructions from the drone control device, wherein the drone control device includes: a flight route storage (110) storing designated flight routes (GPS information) stored in advance for delivery destinations, respectively; and a first transceiver (140) transmitting the designated flight routes (GPS information) to the drone (300) using LTE or RF.