TWM680840U - Defensive high-speed drone - Google Patents

Abstract

A defensive high-speed drone mainly comprises a high-speed drone and a flight control platform. The high-speed drone's internal components include control circuitry with modules for command reception and image capture. A fiber optic tube is located at the bottom edge, housing a fiber optic cable of appropriate length that connects to the drone's internal control circuitry. The flight control platform includes a second control circuit connected to the fiber optic cable, which is then connected to a reel. When the high-speed drone is in flight, fiber optic cables are released from the fiber optic tube, allowing the flight control platform to transmit flight commands and transmit image signals captured by the drone back to the flight control platform. When the drone is being recovered, the fiber optic cables are wound around the shaft of the reel by rotation. This prevents interference with the drone's control signals from other wireless signals or with surrounding equipment.

Description

Defensive high-speed drones

This invention relates to a defensive high-speed drone, particularly a defensive high-speed drone that transmits flight commands and image signals via fiber optics to prevent interference with its control signals from other wireless signals.

Note: The flight principle of a drone is to generate lift and thrust through aerodynamics, with energy provided by the power system. The flight control system uses various sensors to collect and process data, then controls the motor-level control surfaces (for fixed-wing aircraft) to maintain stability and execute flight commands. Finally, information is exchanged with the ground station through the communication system. Currently, the use of drones is becoming increasingly widespread, typically for aerial photography, film shooting, event recording, and other photography and videography purposes; for public safety purposes such as search and rescue, disaster assessment, traffic monitoring, and law enforcement patrols; and for environmental monitoring purposes such as wildlife tracking, environmental pollution monitoring, and topographic mapping.

Current drone control methods primarily rely on radio control. However, as is well known, wireless transmission can be interfered with by unidentified signals, affecting drone control. For example, drone flight control may become unresponsive or even malfunction due to interference, or the captured image signals may fail to transmit to the ground.

The control signals of drones can also affect surrounding wireless transmission equipment. For example, if a drone operator uses a drone near a civilian airport, its control transmission radio waves may be interfered with and cause it to go out of control, or it may affect aircraft takeoff and landing. Therefore, airport authorities can only manually remove drone operators when wireless signals are detected, but this method is relatively inflexible and inefficient.

In light of this, and through continuous research and experimentation, the applicant conceived the idea of designing a defensive high-speed drone that transmits flight commands and image signals via fiber optics to prevent interference with the drone's control signals from other wireless signals or from interfering with surrounding equipment.

The primary objective of this invention is to provide a defensive high-speed drone that transmits flight commands and image signals via fiber optics, thereby addressing the shortcomings of conventional drones, which are susceptible to interference from other wireless signals or interference with surrounding equipment due to their wireless signal control.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone comprises a high-speed drone and a flight control platform. The high-speed drone's interior includes a first control circuit containing modules for command reception and image capture. A fiber optic tube is located at its bottom edge, housing a fiber optic cable of appropriate length that connects to the drone's internal control circuitry. The flight control platform has a second control circuit connected to the fiber optic cable, which is then connected to a reel. When the high-speed drone is in flight, fiber optic cables are released from the fiber optic tube, allowing the flight control platform to transmit flight commands and transmit image signals captured by the drone back to the flight control platform. When the drone is being recovered, the fiber optic cables are wound around the shaft of the reel by rotation. This prevents interference with the drone's control signals from other wireless signals or with surrounding equipment.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone includes a flight control platform with a storage compartment and a pull-out platform. This platform allows the high-speed drone to be placed on the platform, either stored within or pulled out of the storage compartment.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone's first control circuit includes, but is not limited to, a command receiving module, an image acquisition module, and a power supply module that supplies power to the entire high-speed drone.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone's flight control platform includes, but is not limited to, a command transmission module, a control module, an image receiving module, and a charging module. This allows the high-speed drone's power module to be charged via the charging module when it is housed in the flight control platform's storage space.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone has a solar panel of appropriate size on the upper surface of its flight control platform. The solar panel absorbs sunlight and converts it into electricity to power the charging module.

The aforementioned defensive high-speed drone features a wind turbine mounted on the upper surface of its flight control platform. The electricity generated by the wind turbine's rotation powers the charging module.

1: High-speed drones

11: Optical fiber tube

12: Optical Fiber

2: Flight Control Platform

21: Terminal

22: Roller

23: Solar Panels

24: Wind turbines

3: First control circuit

31: Command Receiving Module

32: Image Capture Module

33: Power Module

4: Second control circuit

41: Command Transmission Module

42: Control Module

421: Control Unit

422: Processing Unit

43: Image Receiving Module

44: Charging Module

5: GPS positioning antenna

51: Straight rod

52: Circle Body

Figure 1 is a 3D rendering of the high-speed drone created in this work.

Figure 2 is a 3D view of the flight control platform of this invention.

Figure 3 is a 3D view of the flight control platform of this creation in operation.

Figure 4 is a circuit block diagram of a preferred embodiment of this invention.

Figure 5 shows the flight status of this high-speed drone.

Figure 6 shows the recovery status of the high-speed drone in this creation.

Figure 7 is a 3D view of another embodiment of this invention: a high-speed drone.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 2, and in conjunction with Figures 3 and 4, which show the three-dimensional view of the drone, the three-dimensional view of the flight control platform, the three-dimensional view of the flight control platform in operation, and the circuit block diagram of a preferred embodiment. As shown in the figures, this invention includes a high-speed drone 1 and a flight control platform 2. The high-speed drone 1 has a first control circuit 3 internally, and an optical fiber tube 11 is located at its bottom edge. An optical fiber 12 of appropriate length is housed in the optical fiber tube 11 and connected to the first control circuit 3 inside the high-speed drone 1. In this embodiment, the first control circuit 3 includes, but is not limited to, a command receiving module 31, an image acquisition module 32, and a power supply module 33 supplying power to the entire high-speed drone 1.

The flight control platform 2 is equipped with a storage space and a landing platform 21 that can be pulled out from the storage space, so that the high-speed drone 1 can be placed on the landing platform 21, stored in the storage space, or pulled out from the storage space. The flight control platform 2 is equipped with a second control circuit 4, which is connected to an optical fiber 12 and the optical fiber 12 is wound around a spool 22 located at the lower front edge of the flight control platform 2. In this embodiment, the second control circuit 4 includes, but is not limited to, a command transmission module 41, a control module 42, an image receiving module 43, and a charging module 44, wherein the control module 42 includes a control unit 421 and a processing unit 422. The upper surface of the flight control platform 2 is equipped with a solar panel 23 of appropriate size and a wind turbine 24. The solar panel 23 generates electricity from sunlight to power the charging module 44, and the wind turbine 24 generates electricity from wind-driven rotation to power the charging module 44.

The combination of the aforementioned components constitutes a defensive high-speed drone. When the high-speed drone 1 is not in use, it can be housed in the flight control platform 2, and the power module 33 can be charged by the charging module 44 (wireless charging is possible). When in use, the landing platform 21 is pulled out from the flight control platform 2 for controlling the flight of the high-speed drone 1. When the high-speed drone 1 is in flight, the optical fiber 12 is released from the optical fiber tube 11, allowing the flight control platform 2 to transmit flight commands via the optical fiber 12, and to transmit the image signals captured by the drone back to the flight control platform 2 via the optical fiber 12. When the high-speed drone 1 is retrieved, the optical fiber 12 is wound around the shaft of the reel 22 by the rotation of the reel 22. This prevents the control signals of the high-speed drone 1 from being interfered with by other wireless signals or by other surrounding equipment.

Please refer to Figure 5, which shows the flight status of the drone in this invention. Please also refer to Figure 4. As shown, in use, the landing platform 21 is pulled out from the flight control platform 2 to control the flight of the high-speed drone 1. When the high-speed drone 1 is in flight, the optical fiber 12 is released from the optical fiber tube 11, allowing the flight control platform 2 to transmit flight commands to the high-speed drone 1 via the control unit 421 and processing unit 422 of the control module 42 through the optical fiber 12. The command receiving module 31 of the high-speed drone 1 receives the commands and controls the flight of the high-speed drone 1. Furthermore, the image capture module 32 can capture images and transmit the captured image signals back to the flight control platform 2 via the optical fiber 12. This prevents the drone's control signals from being interfered with by other wireless signals or interfering with other surrounding equipment.

Figure 6 shows the drone recovery status of this invention. As shown, after the high-speed drone 1 completes its mission, the flight control platform 2 controls the rotation of the reel 22, winding the optical fiber 12 around its shaft, thereby pulling the high-speed drone 1 back to the landing platform 21. The landing platform 21 is then stored in the flight control platform 2 for charging. In an ideal implementation of this invention, the optical fiber 12 is replaced after each use to prevent damage from bending or twisting from affecting signal transmission.

The aforementioned invention is applicable to deterring drone operators from using their drones near civilian airports. Since conventional wireless control transmissions can be interfered with and become uncontrollable, or may affect aircraft takeoff and landing, this invention utilizes fiber optic 12 for signal transmission, thus avoiding interference with surrounding equipment. It can effectively deter drone operators while maintaining smooth flight control. This improves upon the current practice where airport authorities can only manually deter drone operators upon detecting wireless signals, lacking flexibility and efficiency.

This invention can be further applied to airspace defense operations. In wartime, if the enemy attacks with drones, while current methods can counter with drones, the problem of control signal interference leading to loss of control and defeating the purpose of counterattack remains. This invention's high-speed drone 1, by transmitting control signals via fiber optic cable 12, effectively and reliably prevents signal interference, allowing for successful ramming of enemy aircraft and causing them to crash, thus achieving the purpose of airspace defense.

Please refer to Figure 7, which is a three-dimensional view of another embodiment of the high-speed drone of this invention. As shown in the figure, the high-speed drone 1 of this invention can be equipped with a plurality of GPS positioning antennas 5 at appropriate positions at its leading edge. Each GPS positioning antenna 5 includes a vertical rod 51 and a spring-like coil 52 wound around the vertical rod 51. Besides receiving GPS signals or long-wave signals such as those from maritime patrol vessels to facilitate flight missions, the GPS positioning antenna 5 can also be used to launch an effective attack when enemy forces launch drone attacks.

The foregoing examples are merely illustrative of preferred embodiments of this work and are not intended to limit its scope. Any minor modifications or alterations will not deviate from the essence or spirit of this work.

In summary, this invention utilizes a high-speed drone equipped with control circuitry and fiber optics, combined with a flight control platform featuring a landing pad and charging module, to form a defensive high-speed drone. By transmitting flight commands and image signals via fiber optics, it overcomes the shortcomings of conventional drones, which rely on wireless signal control and are susceptible to interference from other wireless signals or interference with surrounding equipment. This is a practical and truly innovative design, and therefore, a patent application is filed in accordance with the law. We respectfully request the Bureau of Civil Engineering to examine and grant the patent as soon as possible.

1: High-speed drones

11: Optical fiber tube

2: Flight Control Platform

21: Terminal

22: Roller

23: Solar Panels

24: Wind turbines

3: First control circuit

32: Image Capture Module

33: Power Module

Claims (6)

A defensive high-speed drone includes: a high-speed drone internally equipped with a first control circuit, and an optical fiber tube at its bottom edge, housing an optical fiber of appropriate length, one end of which is connected to the optical fiber of the first control circuit; and a flight control platform internally equipped with a second control circuit, and a reel at its lower front edge, the second control circuit being connected to the other end of the optical fiber, causing the optical fiber to be wound around the reel at the lower front edge; so that when the high-speed drone is in flight, the optical fiber is released from the optical fiber tube, allowing the flight control platform to transmit flight commands via the optical fiber, and to transmit image signals captured by the high-speed drone back to the flight control platform via the optical fiber. As described in claim 1, the defensive high-speed drone includes a flight control platform with a storage compartment and a pull-out docking station, allowing the high-speed drone to be placed on the docking station, stored in the storage compartment, or pulled out from the storage compartment. As described in claim 1, the defensive high-speed drone includes a first control circuit with a power supply module; and a second control circuit of the flight control platform with a charging module for charging the power supply module. As described in claim 3, the defensive high-speed drone has a solar panel and a wind turbine mounted on its upper surface. The solar panel absorbs sunlight, and the wind turbine generates electricity to power the charging module. The defensive high-speed drone as described in claim 1, wherein the high-speed drone may be equipped with a plurality of GPS positioning antennas at its leading edge for receiving GPS signals or long-wave signals from maritime patrol vessels, thereby facilitating flight missions. As described in claim 5, the defensive high-speed drone includes a GPS positioning antenna comprising a vertical rod and a spring-shaped coil wound around the vertical rod.