UAV Delivery Kiosk With Route Automation and Battery Charge Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current manual controllers for drones require high operation skills, and computer-based ground control systems are complex and prone to accidents, while lithium polymer batteries used in drones deteriorate quickly when stored fully charged, necessitating a solution for easy operation and safe charging management, especially for emergency and military article deliveries.
Innovation Solution
A UAV delivery and operation station featuring a kiosk with a touch screen that allows for convenient drone operation, storing designated flight routes and managing battery charging levels between 50% and 80% to prevent battery deterioration, using transceivers for communication and a human sensor for safe takeoff prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a manual controller is used for drone operation, then the drone can be controlled, but the operator requires high operation skills and has large workload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a ground control system as an intermediary device between the operator and the drone. This system includes a computer with user-friendly software that automatically manages drone flight parameters, route navigation, and mission execution, eliminating the need for operators to manually control drone movements while maintaining full operational capability
Solution Approach 2:
The drone operation system is designed to autonomously perform flight tasks based on pre-programmed routes and parameters. The system automatically handles navigation, altitude control, and mission execution without requiring continuous manual intervention, thereby reducing operator workload and skill requirements
2Extent of automation
If a computer-based ground control system is used, then drone operation is automated, but the system becomes complicated and has high accident possibility
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates pre-programmed safety protocols and emergency response procedures that automatically activate in case of anomalies. These include automatic return-to-home functions, battery level monitoring with automatic landing triggers, and geofencing boundaries that prevent the drone from entering restricted zones, thereby preventing accidents before they occur
Solution Approach 2:
The ground control system continuously monitors drone status parameters such as battery level, GPS signal strength, and flight stability, providing real-time feedback to both the operator and the drone. This enables the system to automatically adjust flight parameters or initiate emergency procedures based on current conditions, enhancing overall system reliability
3Duration of action of moving object
If lithium polymer battery is stored in 100% charged state, then the battery is ready for immediate use, but the battery performance deteriorates quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts battery charging levels based on operational needs and storage duration. The intelligent power management system monitors battery health metrics and automatically optimizes charging cycles, maintaining batteries at optimal charge levels (e.g., 60-80% for short-term storage) to balance readiness with longevity, thereby extending battery service life while ensuring operational availability
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a UAV delivery and operation station that includes: a drone control device; a station providing a drone standby and landing place; and a drone operated in accordance with instructions from the drone control device, wherein the drone control device includes: a flight route storage storing designated flight routes (GPS information) stored in advance for delivery destinations, respectively; and a first transceiver transmitting the designated flight routes (GPS information) to the drone using LTE or RF.