Multi-rotor Autonomous Tracking via Terminal Position Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-rotor unmanned aircraft systems require two experienced operators to maintain the shot object in view, one for flying and one for pan-and-tilt control, leading to high operational costs and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A control system comprising an airborne flight control system and a smart terminal that communicate position information to automatically calculate and adjust yaw angles and flight speeds, allowing the aircraft to autonomously follow a target, thereby reducing the need for manual operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two operators are used to control the aircraft and pan-and-tilt, then the shot object can be kept in view, but the operational cost increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the aircraft to autonomously track the shot object by using the terminal's position as reference. The aircraft automatically adjusts its flight path and orientation based on real-time position data exchange between the airborne flight control system and terminal, eliminating the need for manual intervention from operators while maintaining reliable tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual control system with an automated electronic control system. Instead of operators manually controlling the aircraft and pan-and-tilt based on visual observation, the system uses automated position information processing and control algorithms to achieve autonomous tracking, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining reliability.
2Measurement precision
If two experienced operators are required, then the shot object can be tracked accurately, but the operational complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces position information as an intermediary element that mediates between the aircraft and terminal. By exchanging position data through a standardized communication interface, the system achieves precise tracking without requiring complex manual coordination between operators. The position information serves as a common reference that simplifies the control process.
3Ease of operation
If manual control by multiple operators is used, then the aircraft can be controlled, but the shooting cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the aircraft to autonomously perform tracking operations by processing position information and automatically adjusting its flight path and orientation. This self-service capability eliminates the need for multiple operators, thereby reducing operational costs while maintaining full control capability over the aircraft and shooting equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
A control system includes an airborne flight control system and a smart terminal; the airborne flight control system is configured to acquire a first position information, and send the first position information to the smart terminal; the smart terminal is configured to acquire a second position information, and obtain a yaw angle and at least one of a horizontal flight speed and a vertical flight speed according to the second position information and the first position information sent by the airborne flight control system, and send the yaw angle and at least one of the horizontal flight speed and the vertical flight speed to the airborne flight control system, wherein the first position information is the position information of an aircraft where the airborne flight control system is located, and the second position information is the position information of the smart terminal.