UAV Flight Route Templates for Faster Map-Based Path Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current route generation methods for movable platforms, such as UAVs, involve manually marking GPS coordinate points on a map, leading to low operating efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize pre-designed route templates, which can be selected, edited, and bound to map coordinates to determine a flight route efficiently, incorporating operations like zooming, rotating, and adjusting altitude to create personalized and diversified flight paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual point marking method is used to generate routes, then route generation can be performed, but operating efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-designing route templates with standard trajectories and key waypoints before actual route generation is needed. These templates are stored in a database and can be quickly selected and applied, eliminating the need for manual point-by-point marking during operation. This resolves the contradiction by preparing routes in advance, thus improving productivity while reducing the time loss during actual route generation.
2Productivity
If route templates are used for rapid route generation, then operating efficiency is improved, but flexibility in customizing specific routes may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the route templates adjustable and modifiable. The system allows users to select from multiple template types (aerial photography, inspection, mapping) and customize parameters such as altitude, speed, and waypoints based on specific mission requirements. The route can be dynamically adjusted by modifying template parameters or adding custom waypoints, thus maintaining adaptability while benefiting from the efficiency of pre-designed templates.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex route parameters are allowed for customization, then route versatility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the route configuration into modular components: route templates (with predefined trajectories), parameters (altitude, speed, waypoints), and mission types. Each component can be independently selected and configured. This modular approach allows users to customize routes by combining different segments without overwhelming system complexity, as each segment handles a specific aspect of route configuration.
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AI summary
A route generation device may include at least one processor and at least one memory. The at least one memory may store a computer program. The at least one processor, when executing the computer program, may be configured to in response to an operation on a route template, display the route template on a display interface displaying a map after the operation, wherein the route template includes a route trajectory corresponding to one or more route segments; determine a route starting point corresponding to the route template on the map; and determine a flight route of a movable platform according to the route starting point and the route template.