UAV Communication Network Combining Satellite, Terrestrial, and P2P Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional unmanned aerial systems are limited to communication and control via satellite or local area networks, lacking flexibility and redundancy, and do not effectively provide high precision location information and peer-to-peer communication between unmanned aerial vehicles.
Innovation Solution
The system employs a private enterprise network that communicates with unmanned aerial vehicles via a combination of satellite and terrestrial networks, including high precision location information and peer-to-peer messaging, using a server with a communication interface, memory, and electronic processor to transmit correction vectors for precise location estimation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional unmanned aerial systems use only satellite or local area networks for communication, then the system structure is simple, but the communication flexibility and reliability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication networks (satellite network, local area network, and terrestrial network) into a unified communication system. The unmanned aerial system can simultaneously access these networks through different interfaces, allowing it to switch between networks based on availability and requirements, thereby improving communication reliability without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is designed with multi-functionality to operate across different network types. The system includes universal communication interfaces that can connect to satellite networks, local area networks, and terrestrial networks, enabling the same unmanned aerial system to function reliably across diverse operational environments and network infrastructures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system uses only satellite or local area networks, then the device complexity is low, but the communication coverage and capacity are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into multiple independent network interfaces, each capable of connecting to different types of networks. This segmentation allows the system to access satellite networks for wide-area coverage, local area networks for high-speed data transfer, and terrestrial networks for additional redundancy, thereby expanding overall communication coverage while maintaining manageable complexity through modular architecture.
3Productivity
If conventional systems lack peer-to-peer communication capability, then the system is easier to control centrally, but the operational efficiency and coordination between multiple vehicles are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a message broker or intermediary component that facilitates peer-to-peer communication between unmanned aerial vehicles. This intermediary manages the communication protocols and message routing, allowing vehicles to exchange information directly for coordinated operations while the central system maintains oversight. This approach improves operational efficiency through direct vehicle-to-vehicle communication while managing protocol complexity through the intermediary layer.
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AI summary
The present disclosure includes devices, systems, and methods for communicating with unmanned aerial vehicles. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a server including a communication interface, a memory, and an electronic processor communicatively connected to the memory. The electronic processor is configured to communicate with one or more unmanned aerial vehicles via the communication interface and a satellite network, communicate with the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles via the communication interface and a terrestrial network, and communicate with the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles via the communication interface and a combination of the satellite network and the terrestrial network.