SK8559Y1 - Device for remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone - Google Patents

Abstract

Drone remote environmental monitoring device consists of an intelligent multi copter (1) with a camera, a transmitter (2) with controls, a suspension device (3) for detecting the sensor (4), located in the pod on the base of the multi copter (1) to allow camera rotation and monitoring of monitored data from the sensor (4), which are then processed in a tablet computer (6), wherein the starting position of the multi copter (1) is on the stand (5).

Description

S K 8559 Υί

Technical field

The technical solution relates to a method of arranging individual components of a parameter measuring device to obtain data on the current state of the environment. The technical solution can be included in the field of monitoring and creation of intelligent environmental monitoring systems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Measurements of environmental parameters at altitudes, such as meteorological data or immission values of various environmental pollutants, are made using different techniques. Initially, balloons were used for military purposes, later meteorological balloons, which are now more sophisticated and carry cargo - instrument (probe) through the parachute radar corner reflector. The disadvantage of balloons is that they are carried by the air currents, and although there are tools to predict the flight and landing location of the balloon, the landing location cannot be determined with complete accuracy. Therefore, the balloon is equipped with a GPS module for positioning. In-flight electronics transmit telemetric data (temperature, pressure, GPS position, etc.) to the ground by radio transmission, and thanks to telemetry, it is possible to monitor the current position and height of the balloon and find the point of impact when descending. The cargo should also transmit a radio signal even after it has hit the ground, making it possible to track the cargo (probes) even on more difficult terrain. The disadvantage of this solution is therefore the difficult maneuverability of the balloon and the possibility of damage to the probe when landing by parachute, but a great advantage is the range of up to 30 km, which is not reached by aircraft. Later, airships, aircraft, helicopters, satellites and satellites were deployed for this remote sensing. The first applications were for military purposes, and later for civilian use in meteorology, geographic information systems and the like. Depending on the location of sensors - remote sensing is divided into aerospace and space.

Drones can also provide aerial remote sensing at lower altitudes, approximately a few tens of meters. The drone is a remote controlled UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Intelligent drones - GPS multicopters memorize and return to take-off, avoid obstacles due to built-in sensors, create photos and videos via built-in camera, know their route, hang in one place and benefit from monitoring parameter measurements appropriate sensors at a given height. It is therefore a new application for measuring physical, chemical or biological environmental factors. The operation of the multicopter is considered to be the performance of flight work, therefore this activity is subject to authorization by the Transport Authority. The use of multicopters up to now depends on their design, load capacity, operation - battery functionality. The current use is in terrain imaging (state of forests, animals, cadastre - monitoring of black buildings), parcel delivery, transportation of construction costs (without the need of scaffolding), searching for missing persons using thermovision and so on. The described proposed application concerns the use of a drone - multicopter for the needs of environmental monitoring and measurement of its parameters.

The essence of the technical solution

The essence of the drone remote monitoring of environmental parameters is the camera drone itself - an intelligent multicopter with at least four propellers and a camera capable of producing video and photographs. A four-way obstacle detection system avoids obstacles in flight. This multicopter has a camera hinge and obstacle detection systems (bottom and front), USB port, camera LED indicator, camera micro-SD card slot, front LED, module flight indicator, motors, propellers, props, landing, an intelligent propulsion battery with status indicator and a main switch.

The drone is controlled by a transmitter with controls for taking pictures, videos, adjusting exposure, controlling the camera hinge, and drone navigation itself. The camera image can be viewed in real time on the monitor tilting screen. In addition to various controls and tell-tales, the transmitter also includes antennas, holder, battery and charging socket. The drone and transmitter are commercially available in a variety of quality versions.

In order to monitor the environmental parameters, it is necessary to attach a pendant device to the bottom of the drone to the props and place the sensor for the required measurement. The hinge must be at a distance from the camera so that the camera can be rotated not only to monitor the surroundings, but also to read the measured values on the sensor display. For this reason, a sensor for measuring environmental parameters is usually in the pod below the drone foot. To fasten the suspension device and the sensor, the drone must be placed on the stand before starting. The stand shall have room for manipulation in the center and its height shall allow a free suspension of the hinge and sensor to test the camera rotation on the sensor tell-tale. Tablet computer

S K 8559 na is used to record data from the drone flight (time, measured parameter, height, etc.), respectively. after the measurements have been completed to retrieve them with the appropriate software and to play back the video or photo and to process the measurement logs from the USB stick. Operation of the device can be performed by at least one person, if it is not necessary to record continuously measured data on a tablet computer, which is usually a programmable environmental parameter sensor for continuous data recording. Otherwise, more people are required to operate.

The interaction between the person operating the drone and the transmitter is to navigate it to the measurement site, sending back information and image from the drone to the transmitter. The transmitter display shows flight data and camera recording options for taking photos or video clips. Another activity is to record and evaluate measurement data from a sensor or multiple sensors via a drone camera to the tablet during measurements or after playback by playing a video.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The technical solution is explained by means of FIG. 1, which is a perspective view of individual components of a remote monitoring device for environmental parameters outdoors using a drone.

EXAMPLES

In FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a device for remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone consisting of an intelligent multicopter 1 with a camera and a transmitter 2 with controls, a hanger device 3 for attaching the sensor 4 to the required measurement in the pod. This assembly is placed on a stand 5, which serves for mounting the hitching device 3 and starting. The tablet computer 6 is used to record and evaluate flight measurement data of the multicopter 1.

Industrial Usability

Remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone and associated sensors can be used to measure temperature, humidity, illumination - both non-ionizing and ionizing radiation, atmospheric gas concentrations, thermal imaging, and the like. It is used in the realization of measurements by a sensor at a certain height above the terrain, at emission sources, for example at the chimney head, also in hard-to-reach and dangerous places for humans. Applications are possible indoors or indoors.

It is possible to use it in the area of monitoring and creation of intelligent systems for monitoring the state of the environment while observing all legislative regulations and authorizations to operate the drone.

Claims (3)

S K 8559 ΥΙ PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS A device for remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone, characterized in that it consists of an intelligent multicopter (1) with a camera, a separate transmitter (2) with controls, a hitching device (3) connected to the props at the bottom of the multicopter (1), a sensor (4) connected to the suspension device, a stand (5) for mounting the suspension device (3) with the sensor (4), and a tablet computer (6) for recording and evaluating measurement data. A device for remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor (4) is on the suspension device (3) in the pod in the distance 10 enabling the camera of the multicopter (1) 4). A device for remote monitoring of environmental parameters using a drone according to claims 1, 2, characterized in that the multicopter (1) is placed on a stand (5) enabling fastening of the suspension device (3) and the sensor (4) before starting monitoring. wherein the stand (5) has the necessary mounting space in the middle.