Jet Engine Drone Removal Using Suction and Exhaust Thrust
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of drones in restricted airspace poses safety, privacy, and security concerns due to potential nefarious uses and accidental intrusions, necessitating an effective method to remove unauthorized flying objects.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing 3D Motion and Sound Sensors to detect unauthorized drones, coupled with a computerized monitoring system that activates a jet engine to either draw in or expel the drone from the restricted airspace using the engine's suction or thrust, ensuring safe and secure removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional monitoring systems are used to detect unauthorized drones, then detection capability is provided, but the system cannot actively remove drones from restricted airspace
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines detection systems (cameras, sensors) with active removal mechanisms (jet engines, compressed air systems) into a single integrated security system. This merging allows the system to both detect unauthorized drones and actively remove them, resolving the contradiction between detection capability and removal capability by making both functions available within one system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system acts as an intermediary between detection and removal functions. When sensors detect an unauthorized drone, the control system processes this information and activates appropriate removal mechanisms (jet engine for large drones, compressed air for small drones). This intermediary coordination enables the system to transition from passive detection to active removal based on real-time conditions.
2Productivity
If jet engine suction is used to draw drones into the engine, then removal effectiveness is improved, but safety risks increase due to potential engine damage or pilot hazard
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different removal methods based on the local characteristics of the detected drone. Jet engine suction is reserved for large, heavy drones that cannot be affected by other methods, while smaller drones are removed using compressed air systems or other less hazardous methods. This localized application of appropriate force levels resolves the contradiction by matching removal intensity to drone size and threat level.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts the parameters of removal mechanisms based on detected drone characteristics. For jet engine suction, the system monitors drone size, weight, and distance before activating suction, ensuring parameters are set to achieve removal without creating hazardous conditions. This parameter-based control allows the system to maintain removal effectiveness while minimizing safety risks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple removal methods are available (jet engine suction, thrust, compressed air), then adaptability to different drone types is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removal system is segmented into multiple independent subsystems (jet engine for large drones, compressed air systems for small drones, net launchers for medium drones). Each subsystem is optimized for specific drone types and can be independently controlled. This segmentation provides adaptability to different drone threats while managing complexity through modular design, where each module handles specific cases rather than one complex system handling all cases.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides significant security and privacy benefits by preventing unauthorized drone access, reducing security breaches, and enhancing flight safety by automatically and efficiently removing drones from restricted areas.
Implementation Method 1
suction created by the jet engine draws the unauthorized flying object in
Implementation Method 2
thrust created by the jet engine pushes the unauthorized flying object away from the restricted airspace
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AI summary
A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).