UAS Perimeter Monitoring With Operator Warning for Privacy Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) often operate in proximity to individuals and businesses, posing privacy concerns due to unintentional or intentional flying over people, necessitating a system to identify UAS and communicate with operators to address these issues.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a user device with a wireless receiver and processor to identify unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), determine their operators, and send messages or report to authorities if conditions warrant, utilizing a non-transitory computer readable medium and processor to process communication signals and obtain operator contact information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If UAS operators fly drones in proximity to individuals and businesses, then the utility and popularity of UAS is improved, but privacy concerns and harmful factors increase due to unintentional or intentional flying over people
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors UAS proximity to individuals and businesses using wireless receivers and processors, providing real-time feedback to operators through notifications and warnings. This feedback mechanism enables operators to adjust their flight paths and altitudes to maintain safe distances from people and properties, thereby reducing privacy invasion while preserving operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between UAS operators and the environment by deploying wireless receivers and processing systems that act as mediators. These intermediaries detect proximity conditions, retrieve operator contact information, and facilitate communication, thereby enabling privacy-protective actions without directly restricting UAS operations
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a system is implemented to identify UAS and communicate with operators, then privacy protection is improved, but device complexity and system requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs multi-functional components that perform multiple tasks: wireless receivers both detect UAS presence and retrieve operator contact information; processors both identify UAS and facilitate communication with operators. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby managing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive privacy protection capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service operation where the wireless receiver and processor automatically detect UAS proximity, retrieve operator contact information from stored data, and facilitate communication without requiring manual intervention. This automation reduces operational complexity while enhancing privacy protection through continuous monitoring and automatic response
3Loss of time
If real-time monitoring and communication with UAS operators is implemented, then response time to privacy issues is improved, but energy consumption and system resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic monitoring rather than continuous intensive processing, where the wireless receiver and processor check for UAS proximity at regular intervals. This periodic action maintains responsive monitoring of privacy conditions while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous real-time analysis, balancing response time requirements with power efficiency
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AI summary
Systems and methods for detecting, monitoring, and communicating with unmanned aircraft systems are provided. The system allows an individual to establish a desired perimeter. The system monitors communication signals from UA within proximity to determine if the UA encroaches within the desired perimeter. The system is configured to identify a UA within the desired perimeter and collect and store flight information about the UA. The system is configured to send a communication to the operator of the UA and is also configured to send a communication to appropriate authorities if desired.