Drone Light Emitter Direction Control for Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators face difficulties in visually observing and controlling drones located far from the controller, especially at night, due to limitations in existing remote control systems for drones.
Innovation Solution
A light emission control apparatus and method that includes a light emitter on the drone, which determines and controls the direction of light emission based on flight state information, allowing the operator to visually observe the drone's state from a distance by emitting light in specific directions, such as towards the controller or indicating movement and wind conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the drone flies at a distance from the operator, then the operator's field of view and operational flexibility are improved, but the operator's ability to visually observe the drone deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies light emission (visual signal) from the drone to improve visibility. The drone emits light in specific directions to indicate its position, orientation, and flight state, enabling the operator to observe the drone even when it is far away or in poor visibility conditions.
2Area of stationary object
If the drone flies at a distance from the operator, then the operator's field of view and operational flexibility are improved, but the operator's understanding of drone positioning and wind effects deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the drone emits light signals that provide information about its flight state, positioning, and wind effects. The light emission direction and pattern convey information back to the operator, enabling continuous monitoring and understanding of the drone's state even at distance.
Solution Approach 2:
The light emission pattern and direction provide visual feedback about the drone's orientation and wind conditions, allowing the operator to understand positioning and environmental factors affecting flight.
Data Source
AI summary
A drone includes a light emitter that emits light and circuitry which, in operation, obtains flight state information regarding a flight state of the drone, determines, on the basis of the flight state information, a direction in which the light emitter is to emit light, and controls the light emitter such that the light emitter emits light in the determined direction.