One-Handed Drone Controller With Lever and Rotation Buttons
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drone controllers require manual operation with two hands, making it difficult for users to intuitively control drone movements and rotations, especially for beginners, which limits their usability in leisure and sports fields.
Innovation Solution
A drone controller designed to be operated with one hand, featuring a pivotable lever for vertical and horizontal motion, button units for axis rotation, and a sync button for aligning the drone's direction with the controller's, allowing for intuitive control of upward, downward, and rotational movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the drone controller is operated by holding it with two hands, then the control stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into distinct functional zones: a grip portion for hand placement and a separate operation portion with controls. This segmentation allows the user to securely hold the controller while easily accessing controls with fingers, resolving the contradiction between stable holding and easy operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the controller have different structural characteristics optimized for their specific functions. The grip portion has a shape and texture optimized for secure holding, while the operation portion has buttons and controls positioned for easy finger access. This local optimization allows both stable holding and easy operation simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the drone controller has multiple operation functions, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation portion is designed to perform multiple functions through a unified control mechanism. The controls can execute various drone operations including takeoff, landing, hovering, and directional movement, allowing one control structure to serve multiple purposes rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple control functions are merged into a compact operation portion. Instead of having separate control mechanisms distributed throughout the device, all operation controls are integrated into one localized area, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility.
3Measurement precision
If the drone requires manual operation training, then the measurement precision of control is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed with intuitive control布局和 ergonomic features that prepare the user for precise operation before formal training begins. The grip portion and operation portion are positioned to match natural hand movements, and controls are arranged to predictably respond to user input, reducing the training needed to achieve precise control.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a drone controller capable of controlling a movement and a rotation of a drone. The present invention discloses a drone controller capable of controlling a rotation and a movement of a drone, the drone controller including: a main body which is formed in a cylindrical shape and may be held by a user with one hand; a lever which is disposed at one side of the main body, formed such that the user's finger may be inserted into the lever, and operated to move the drone in front and rear directions or left and right directions; and a button unit which is disposed at a predetermined portion of the main body, and operated so that the drone may be rotated.