JP2019026121A - Unmanned aircraft control system, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mechanism which takes into consideration a use situation of a drone, and flies a drone whose type is suited for the situation.SOLUTION: An unmanned aircraft control device that is capable of selecting an unmanned aircraft made to fly among multiple types of unmanned aircrafts comprises: unmanned aircraft type storage means for storing type information of unmanned aircrafts made to fly according to a flight environment of the unmanned aircrafts; reception means for receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aircraft containing at least either a destination or a flight route; flight state acquisition means for acquiring a flight state of the destination or the flight route of the unmanned aircraft received by the reception means; and unmanned aircraft selection means for selecting an unmanned aircraft made to fly that corresponds to the flight instruction received by the reception means, by utilizing flight conditions acquired by the flight information acquisition means and the type information of the unmanned aircraft stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an unmanned aircraft control system, a control method thereof, and a program.

  Conventionally, there is an unmanned aerial vehicle that is an aircraft on which a person is not on board. Unmanned aerial vehicles vary from large to small, but in recent years, small unmanned aerial vehicles (commonly called drones) that can be remotely controlled have attracted attention (hereinafter, small unmanned aerial vehicles are simply referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles). Called).

  An unmanned aerial vehicle is also called a quadcopter or a multicopter, and includes a plurality of rotor blades. By increasing or decreasing the number of rotations of the rotor blades, the unmanned aircraft advances, retreats, turns, and hovers. Such an unmanned aerial vehicle can be operated in response to an operation instruction from a remote operation terminal called a propo, and can be controlled from a console with an integrated monitor and input device.

  Patent Document 1 discloses general wireless drones and wired drones, and discloses a wired drone that is supplied with power by a power supply cable in response to the battery capacity of a general drone being small.

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  As disclosed in Patent Document 1, wireless drones and wired drones have advantages and disadvantages, respectively. In addition to the battery capacity, for example, a wired drone is often safer in consideration of safety in case of dropping, and a wireless drone is advantageous when it is desired to fly farther.

  Although it would be convenient if an advantageous type of drone could be used depending on the situation of use, the drone of Patent Document 1 only describes control of a wired drone using a power supply cable. No disclosure has been made regarding the usage status.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism capable of flying a type of drone suitable for the situation depending on the situation where the drone is used.

  An unmanned aerial vehicle control device capable of selecting an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly from a plurality of types of unmanned aerial vehicles, the unmanned aerial vehicle type storage means storing at least the type information of the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly according to the flight environment of the unmanned aircraft Receiving means for receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aircraft including either a destination or a flight path; flight status acquiring means for acquiring a flight status of the destination or flight path of the unmanned aircraft received by the receiving means; and the flight information An unmanned aerial vehicle for selecting an unmanned aircraft to fly in response to a flight command received by the accepting unit, using the flight state acquired by the acquiring unit and the unmanned aircraft type information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storing unit Selecting means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, according to the condition which uses a drone, it becomes possible to provide the structure which can fly the drone of the classification suitable for the condition.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of an unmanned aerial vehicle control system in embodiment of this invention. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an unmanned aircraft 101. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a control computer 105. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of an unmanned aircraft control system. It is an example of unmanned aerial vehicle type information in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the whole process of the unmanned aerial vehicle control system in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the unmanned aircraft selection process (drone selection process) in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle control system according to the present embodiment.

  The unmanned aerial vehicle control system according to the present embodiment includes an unmanned aircraft 101, a transmitter 102, a network camera 103, a relay BOX 104, a control computer 105 (unmanned aircraft control device), and an operation console 106. (Including a communication network) 120 so that communication connection is possible. Note that the system configuration in FIG. 1 is an example, and there are various configuration examples depending on the application and purpose.

  An unmanned aerial vehicle 101, also called a drone, is an unmanned aircraft that can be remotely controlled by a prop 102. In response to an instruction from the propo 102, the plurality of rotor blades are operated to fly.

  By increasing or decreasing the rotational speed of the rotor blades, the unmanned aircraft moves forward, backward, turns, hovers, and the like. Although the unmanned aircraft 101 shown in FIG. 1 has four rotor blades, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be three, six, or eight.

  In addition, there are two types of unmanned aircraft 101 that fly wirelessly and those that fly by wire. In the present invention, a plurality of types of unmanned aircraft are deployed in a state where they can fly, and select which method to fly. To do.

  When flying in a wired manner, a wired connection is made from the arrival / departure point 130 via the cable 131. In this case, the departure / arrival point 130 is provided with a power supply unit and a communication unit for power supply and communication with respect to the unmanned aircraft 101. Further, a cable control unit for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 by winding or pulling the cable 131 is provided.

  The cable 131 has a length that allows the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 to fly freely. Further, the cable 131 can be controlled so that it can be wound in a reel shape, thereby limiting the flight range of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101. is there.

  The transmitter 102 is a transmitter (remote control terminal) for operating the unmanned aerial vehicle 101. Since it is a proportional system (proportional control system), the rotational speed of the rotor blades of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 can be controlled in proportion to the amount of movement of the operation unit of the prop 102. The propo 102 may be a mobile terminal such as a so-called smartphone or tablet terminal.

  The network camera 103 is installed at a position where the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 can be photographed, and photographs the unmanned aircraft 101 or other photographing objects (the unmanned aircraft 101 flies over a position where the network camera 103 can photograph).

  For example, it can be used as a weather camera installed on the roof of a building, or can be used as a surveillance camera installed at the entrance of a building or in the city. Multiple units can be installed and connected in the same system.

  The network camera 103 incorporates a lens and a camera, and has a pan function for moving the camera lens to the left and right, a tilt for moving the camera up and down, and a zoom function for making it telephoto and wide-angle in order to change the shooting direction. However, it can be operated from a remote location (PTZ control).

  The relay BOX 104 has a function of supplying power to the network camera 103 and the unmanned aircraft 101 and transmitting a control signal from the console 106.

  The control computer 105 (information processing apparatus) and the console 106 may be installed in a remote place that is physically separated from the place where the network camera 103 is installed. The general distance may be set at a short distance that is not so far away.

  It is also possible to set a centralized management center that collectively manages a plurality of unmanned aircraft 101 and network cameras 103.

  The control computer is a device that connects the control lines of the console 106 for controlling the plurality of unmanned aircraft 101 and the network camera 103, and the console 106 is a device for controlling the unmanned aircraft 101 and the network camera 103. It is.

  The network 110 and the wireless LAN 120 are networks that connect each device of the unmanned aerial vehicle control system in a communicable manner, and each device is connected to the mobile communication network regardless of whether it is connected by a network or a wireless LAN. This system can be implemented even if connected by.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101. Note that the hardware configuration of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 shown in FIG. 2 is an example, and there are various configuration examples depending on the application and purpose.

  The flight controller 200 is a microcontroller for performing flight control of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101, and includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and a peripheral bus interface 204 (hereinafter referred to as a peripheral bus I / F 204).

  The CPU 201 comprehensively controls each device connected to the system bus. The external memory 280 connected to the ROM 202 or the peripheral bus I / F 304 stores a basic input / output system (BIOS) that is a control program of the CPU 201 and an operating system program.

  The external memory 280 (storage means) stores various programs and the like necessary for realizing the functions executed by the unmanned aircraft 101. A RAM 203 (storage means) functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 201.

  The CPU 201 implements various operations by loading a program necessary for execution of processing into the RAM 203 and executing the program.

  The peripheral bus I / F 204 is an interface for connecting to various peripheral devices. Connected to the peripheral bus I / F 204 are a PMU 210, a SIM adapter 220, a wireless LAN BB unit 230, a mobile communication BB unit 240, a GPS unit 250, a sensor 260, a GCU 270, and an external memory 280.

  The PMU 210 is a power management unit and can control power supply from the battery included in the unmanned aircraft 101 to the ESC 211. The ESC 211 is an electronic speed controller and can control the rotation speed of the motor 212 connected to the ESC 211. By rotating the motor 212 using the ESC 211, the propeller 213 (rotary blade) connected to the motor 212 is rotated.

  Note that a plurality of sets of ESCs 211, motors 212, and propellers 213 are provided according to the number of propellers 213. For example, in the case of a quadcopter, the number of propellers 213 is four, so four sets are required.

  The SIM adapter 220 is a card adapter for inserting the SIM card 221. The type of the SIM card 221 is not particularly limited. Any SIM card 221 may be used depending on the carrier that provides the mobile communication network.

  The wireless LAN BB unit 230 is a baseband unit for performing communication via a wireless LAN. The wireless LAN BB unit 230 can generate a baseband signal from data or signals to be transmitted and send it to the modem circuit. Furthermore, original data and signals can be obtained from the received baseband signal.

  The wireless LAN RF unit 231 is an RF (Radio Frequency) unit for performing communication via a wireless LAN. The wireless LAN RF unit 231 can modulate the baseband signal transmitted from the wireless LAN BB unit 230 into the frequency band of the wireless LAN and transmit it from the antenna. Furthermore, when a signal in the wireless LAN frequency band is received, it can be demodulated into a baseband signal.

  The mobile communication BB unit 240 is a baseband unit for performing communication via a mobile communication network. The mobile communication BB unit 240 can generate a baseband signal from data or signals to be transmitted and send it to the modem circuit. Furthermore, original data and signals can be obtained from the received baseband signal.

  The mobile communication RF unit 241 is an RF (Radio Frequency) unit for performing communication via a mobile communication network. The mobile communication RF unit 241 can modulate the baseband signal transmitted from the mobile communication BB unit 240 into the frequency band of the mobile communication network and transmit it from the antenna. Further, when a signal in the frequency band of the mobile communication network is received, it can be demodulated into a baseband signal.

  The GPS unit 250 is a receiver that can acquire the current position of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 using a global positioning system. The GPS unit 250 can receive a signal from a GPS satellite and estimate the current position.

  The sensor 260 is a sensor for measuring the tilt, direction, speed, and surrounding environment of the unmanned aircraft 101. The unmanned aircraft 101 includes a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and the like as the sensor 260. Based on the data acquired from these sensors, the CPU 201 controls the attitude and movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101.

  The GCU 270 is a gimbal control unit and is a unit for controlling the operations of the camera 271 and the gimbal 272. The unmanned aerial vehicle 101 will vibrate or become unstable when the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 flies. Therefore, the gimbal 272 absorbs the vibration of the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 so that the camera 271 does not shake when captured by the camera 271. Maintain level. Further, the camera 271 can be remotely operated by the gimbal 272.

  Various programs and the like used by the unmanned aerial vehicle 101 of the present invention to execute various processes, which will be described later, are recorded in the external memory 280 and are executed by the CPU 201 by being loaded into the RAM 203 as necessary. . Furthermore, definition files and various information tables used by the program according to the present invention are stored in the external memory 280.

  FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the control computer 105.

  The CPU 301 comprehensively controls each device and controller connected to the system bus 304.

  Further, the ROM 302 or the external memory 305 is necessary for realizing the functions executed by the control computer 105 such as a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System), an operating system program (hereinafter referred to as OS), which are control programs of the CPU 301. Various programs to be described later are stored. A RAM 303 functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 301.

  The CPU 301 implements various operations by loading a program or the like necessary for execution of processing into the RAM 303 and executing the program.

  The memory controller (MC) 306 is a compact connected via an adapter to a hard disk (HD) or PCMCIA card slot for storing a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, editing files, various data, image data, and the like. Controls access to an external memory 305 such as a flash (registered trademark) memory or a smart media (registered trademark).

  The camera unit 307 photoelectrically converts light obtained by passing through a lens directed toward the monitoring target using a light receiving cell such as a CCD or CMOS, and then transmits an RGB signal or a complementary color signal to the image processing unit 308. Output.

  The image processing unit 308 performs white balance adjustment, gamma processing, and sharpness processing based on the RGB signal and the color collection signal, and further performs YC signal processing to generate a luminance signal Y and a chroma signal (hereinafter referred to as YC signal). Then, the YC signal is compressed in a predetermined compression format (for example, JPEG format or Motion JPEG format), and the compressed data is temporarily stored in the external memory 305 as image data.

  A communication I / F controller (communication I / FC) 309 connects and communicates with an external device via a network, executes communication control processing on the network, and stores an image stored in the external memory 305. Data is transmitted to the external device by the communication I / F controller 309.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the unmanned aerial vehicle control system. The functions of the control computer 105 (information processing apparatus) will be described.

  The unmanned aircraft control system has functions of an unmanned aircraft type storage unit 411, a flight command reception unit 412, a flight status acquisition unit 413, and an unmanned aircraft selection unit 414.

  The unmanned aircraft type storage unit 411 stores the type of unmanned aircraft to be selected according to the flight environment of the unmanned aircraft (drone). Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  The flight command receiving unit 412 receives a start command to fly an unmanned aircraft from a user. In addition, a command to fly at a predetermined time by starting a timer or the like is also included.

  The flight status acquisition unit 413 acquires a destination (destination), a route (flight route), and the like from a flight instruction to the unmanned aircraft, and acquires a flight status such as a wind speed received by the unmanned aircraft and a distance to the destination. Whether the destination or route is an urban area or a mountainous area, it may be obtained from a map service, etc., or whether it is an urban area according to the destination or route in advance (other than an urban area) This information may be stored.

  As the wind speed, a wind speed sensor provided in the unmanned aircraft may be used, or wind speed information of a destination or a route may be acquired from a service that provides weather information. The distance can be obtained by acquiring information on the destination and the current location using GPS or the like.

  The unmanned aerial vehicle selection unit 414 has a function of determining the type of unmanned aircraft to fly according to the flight status acquired by the flight status acquisition unit 413.

  FIG. 5 is an example of unmanned aerial vehicle type information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  This is information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage 411. In the setting 501, No that can identify the pattern to be set is written. In the embodiment, three patterns for selecting the type of unmanned aerial vehicle are set, but the number is not limited to this, and it may be more or less.

  In the flight status 502, flight conditions for determining the type of unmanned aircraft to fly are set. For example, in the case of Pattern 1, when the destination of the unmanned aircraft is an urban area or the urban area is included in the route, a wired unmanned aircraft is selected, and in other cases, the wireless type is selected. The settings are as follows.

  Also, the pattern No. As in 1 ', when only the mountainous area / wireless type is set (no urban area is set), the mountainous area can be wireless and the other can be wired.

  By setting both patterns 1 and 1 ', both urban and mountainous areas can be set.

  According to this setting, if the location where you want to fly the drone (the location you want to shoot) is a city area, it will be wired to increase safety, and if it is not (mountain, sea, etc.) You can fly an aircraft.

  In pattern 2, the flight situation takes into account the wind speed around the unmanned aerial vehicle. It is possible to obtain the wind speed around the unmanned aircraft from a wind speed sensor or an external service provided in the unmanned aircraft.

  In the embodiment, when the wind speed is 10 m or more, a wired unmanned aircraft is selected, and when the wind speed is less than 10 m, a wireless unmanned aircraft is selected.

  According to this setting, it is possible to use a wired unmanned aircraft with high safety when the wind speed is strong, and a wireless unmanned aircraft with high freedom of flight when the wind speed is weak.

  In pattern 3, the distance from the current position of the unmanned aircraft to the destination (destination) is considered as the flight state.

  According to this setting, it is possible to select a wired type if the flight distance to the destination (destination) is long, and to select a wireless unmanned aircraft if the distance is short.

  In the embodiment, when the distance to the destination is less than 30 m, a wired unmanned aircraft is selected, and when the distance to the destination is 30 m or more, a wireless unmanned aircraft is selected.

  In this way, it is possible to select an unmanned aerial vehicle for flying from a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles. Note that the setting pattern of this embodiment is an example, and other flight conditions may be considered. For example, it is possible to select the type of unmanned aerial vehicle according to weather conditions such as rain or snowfall.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of overall processing of the unmanned aerial vehicle control system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S601, the process is started when the unmanned aerial vehicle control system receives a start (flight) instruction for the unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).

  In step S602, the setting content set in the unmanned aircraft type information shown in FIG. 5 is confirmed, and the process proceeds to step S603. In step S603, the flight status corresponding to the set content is acquired, and the process proceeds to unmanned aircraft selection processing in step S604. The details of the unmanned aircraft selection process will be described with reference to FIG. 7. An unmanned aircraft to be started (flighted) is selected according to the setting content confirmed in step S602 and the flight status acquired in step S603. The

  In step S605, when the type of the unmanned aircraft selected by the unmanned aircraft selection process in step S604 is wireless, the process proceeds to step S606 to start a wireless drone. On the other hand, when it is a wired type, it progresses to step S607 and starts a wired type drone.

  In step S608, the camera of the unmanned aircraft is turned on to start aerial photography. Note that the processing in step S608 is processing that can be performed by an unmanned aerial vehicle other than starting aerial photography, and may be a predetermined operation that emits sound or emits light. . Next, details of the unmanned aerial vehicle selection processing in step S604 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an unmanned aerial vehicle selection process (drone selection process) in the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S701, the currently set pattern is acquired. The pattern is a number described in the setting 501 shown in FIG.

  In the case of pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S702, in the case of pattern 2, the process proceeds to step S703, and in the case of pattern 3, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S702, the process is performed when pattern 1 is set. First, the destination and route information to the destination are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, it is determined whether the destination is an urban area or the urban area is included in the route. If the urban area or the urban area is included, the process proceeds to step S708, where the wired type is determined, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S705 that the area is not an urban area or an urban area is not included, the process proceeds to step S709, where the wireless type is determined, and the process ends. In the case of the pattern 1 ', it is determined whether or not it is a mountainous area.

  In step S703, the process is performed when pattern 2 is set. First, obtain the wind speed in the vicinity of the flying drone.

  In step S706, it is determined whether or not the acquired wind speed is 10 m or more. If it is 10 m or more, the process proceeds to step S708 to determine the wired type. On the other hand, if it is less than 10 m, the process proceeds to step S709, where the wireless type is determined.

  In step S704, the process is performed when pattern 3 is set. First, the flight distance of the unmanned aircraft is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the flight distance is 30 m or more. If it is determined that the flight distance is 30 m or more, the process proceeds to step S709 to determine the wireless type. On the other hand, if it is determined that the distance is less than 30 m, the process proceeds to step S708 to determine the wired type. When this process ends, the process returns to step S605 in FIG. 6 to continue the process.

  As described above, the present invention has been described by using the embodiments. However, the present invention can be implemented as, for example, a system, an apparatus, a method, a program, a storage medium, or the like. You may apply to the system comprised, and may apply to the apparatus which consists of one apparatus.

  Note that the present invention includes a software program that implements the functions of the above-described embodiments directly or remotely from a system or apparatus. The present invention also includes a case where the system or the computer of the apparatus is achieved by reading and executing the supplied program code.

  Therefore, in order to realize (executable) the functional processing of the present invention by a computer, the program code itself installed in the computer also realizes the present invention. In other words, the present invention includes a computer program itself for realizing the functional processing of the present invention.

  In that case, as long as it has the function of a program, it may be in the form of object code, a program executed by an interpreter, script data supplied to the OS, and the like.

  Examples of the recording medium for supplying the program include a flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, MO, CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. In addition, there are magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, DVD (DVD-ROM, DVD-R), and the like.

  As another program supply method, a browser on a client computer is used to connect to an Internet home page. The computer program itself of the present invention or a compressed file including an automatic installation function can be downloaded from the homepage by downloading it to a recording medium such as a hard disk.

  It can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server that allows a plurality of users to download a program file for realizing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer is also included in the present invention.

  In addition, the program of the present invention is encrypted, stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, distributed to users, and key information for decryption is downloaded from a homepage via the Internet to users who have cleared predetermined conditions. Let It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the downloaded key information and install the program on a computer.

  Further, the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the computer executing the read program. In addition, based on the instructions of the program, an OS or the like running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments can also be realized by the processing.

  Further, the program read from the recording medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. Thereafter, the CPU of the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instructions of the program, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

  The above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

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Claims (11)

An unmanned aerial vehicle control device capable of selecting an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly from a plurality of types of unmanned aerial vehicles,
Unmanned aircraft type storage means for storing type information of the unmanned aircraft to fly according to the flight environment of the unmanned aircraft,
Receiving means for receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aerial vehicle including at least either a destination or a flight path;
Flight status acquisition means for acquiring a flight status of a destination or flight path of the unmanned aircraft received by the reception means;
Using the flight status acquired by the flight status acquisition means and the unmanned aircraft type information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage means, select an unmanned aircraft to fly in response to the flight command received by the reception means Unmanned aircraft selection means to
An unmanned aerial vehicle control device comprising:   The unmanned aerial vehicle type information is stored as a wireless type or a wired type, and the unmanned aircraft selection means selects whether to fly a wireless unmanned aircraft or a wired unmanned aircraft. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1. The flight status is destination or route information of an unmanned aerial vehicle included in the flight instruction,
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle selecting means selects the unmanned aircraft to fly depending on whether the destination of the unmanned aircraft is an urban area or whether the route information includes an urban area. Aircraft control device. The flight status is destination or route information of an unmanned aerial vehicle included in the flight instruction,
The unmanned aerial vehicle selecting means selects a wireless unmanned aerial vehicle when the destination of the unmanned aircraft is a city area or a city area is included in the route information, while the destination of the unmanned aircraft is other than the city area or the route information. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a wired unmanned aerial vehicle is selected when the city area is not included. The flight status is a wind speed in the vicinity of a flying unmanned aircraft,
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle selecting means selects an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly according to a wind speed in the vicinity of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The flight status is a wind speed in the vicinity of a flying unmanned aircraft,
The unmanned aircraft selecting means selects a wired unmanned aircraft when the wind speed in the vicinity of the unmanned aircraft is faster than a predetermined wind speed, while the wind speed in the vicinity of the unmanned aircraft is slower than a predetermined wind speed. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a wireless unmanned aerial vehicle is selected. The flight status is a distance to a destination included in the flight instruction,
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle selecting means selects an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly according to a distance to a destination of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The flight status is a distance to a destination included in the flight instruction,
The unmanned aircraft selection means selects a wired unmanned aircraft when the distance to the destination of the unmanned aircraft is longer than a predetermined distance, while the distance to the destination of the unmanned aircraft is higher than a predetermined wind speed. 3. The unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a wireless unmanned aerial vehicle is selected when close to each other. An unmanned aerial vehicle control system capable of selecting an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly from a plurality of types of unmanned aerial vehicles,
Unmanned aircraft type storage means for storing type information of the unmanned aircraft to fly according to the flight environment of the unmanned aircraft,
Receiving means for receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aerial vehicle including at least either a destination or a flight path;
Flight status acquisition means for acquiring a flight status of a destination or flight path of the unmanned aircraft received by the reception means;
Using the flight status acquired by the flight status acquisition means and the unmanned aircraft type information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage means, select an unmanned aircraft to fly in response to the flight command received by the reception means Unmanned aircraft selection means to
An unmanned aerial vehicle control system. Control method of unmanned aircraft control apparatus having unmanned aircraft type storage means for storing type information of unmanned aircraft to fly according to flight environment of unmanned aircraft, and capable of selecting unmanned aircraft to fly from a plurality of types of unmanned aircraft Because
Receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aerial vehicle including at least either a destination or a flight path;
A flight status acquisition step of acquiring a flight status of a destination or a flight path of the unmanned aircraft received by the reception step;
Using the flight status acquired in the flight status acquisition step and the unmanned aircraft type information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage means, select an unmanned aircraft to fly in accordance with the flight command received in the reception step Unmanned aircraft selection step to
A control method for an unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus. Unmanned aerial vehicle type storage means that stores information on the type of unmanned aircraft to fly according to the flight environment of the unmanned aircraft, and can be read by an unmanned aerial vehicle control device that can select the unmanned aircraft to fly from among multiple types of unmanned aircraft A program that
The unmanned aerial vehicle control device,
Receiving means for receiving a flight instruction for the unmanned aerial vehicle including at least either a destination or a flight path;
Flight status acquisition means for acquiring a flight status of a destination or flight path of the unmanned aircraft received by the reception means;
Using the flight status acquired by the flight status acquisition means and the unmanned aircraft type information stored in the unmanned aircraft type storage means, select an unmanned aircraft to fly in response to the flight command received by the reception means Unmanned aircraft selection means to
The program for functioning as an unmanned aerial vehicle control apparatus characterized by having.

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