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- the present invention relates to unmanned aerial vehicles. More specifically, the present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system that delivers an electric pulse, mace, marking dye or other non-lethal device to incapacitate a person.
- UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
- law enforcement agencies have been used by law enforcement agencies for a number of specialized purposes including search and rescue operations, traffic collision reconstruction, crime scene analysis, general surveillance and crowd monitoring.
- UAVs have also been used by law enforcement officers to investigate suspects and locate active shooters that are believed to be “armed and dangerous” while maintaining a safe distance. While this gives officers real-time, actionable intelligence to use to assess the threat and formulate a strategy to respond, it still requires officers to be put into harm's way to diffuse the situation and subdue the shooter.
- an unmanned aerial vehicle that carries with it a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system that is capable of not only providing officers with intel to assess the threat, but the tools to diffuse the threat without putting officers in harm's way.
- the present invention meets this objective by providing an unmanned aerial vehicle that carries an on-board non-lethal incapacitation system.
- a cage surrounds the UAV and a plurality of metal barbs that are connected to a high-voltage pulse supply are carried on the cage and configured to deliver an electrical stun to a person when the metal barbs come into contact with the skin of the target person.
- a UAV that includes a RF power supply and transmitter system capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy to heat the skin of the target causing incapacitating pain without causing any permanent damage.
- a third aspect of the invention is a UAV that is capable of spraying a liquid or powder such as an electrically charged stinging liquid in a mist, mace or a marking dye that will incapacitate or illuminate the target person.
- a further aspect of the invention is a UAV with an additional rotating element that has electrically charged stingers on the tips thereof that deliver a stunning charge to the target when they come in contact with the target's skin.
- Yet another aspect of the invention provides a telescoping stinger that can be fired at the subject and, through a connected wire, deliver an electrical shock to the subject when it comes in contact with the subject's body.
- an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; and a telescoping stinger assembly mounted on the body.
- the telescoping stinger assembly comprises an elongated projectile having a barb at a first end thereof; a wire having a first end attached to a second end of the elongated projectile; a high voltage pulse power supply attached to a second end of the wire; and firing means for launching the projectile from the telescoping stinger assembly toward a target.
- the telescoping stinger assembly may further include a spool about which the wire is removably wound.
- the spool may be rotatably mounted on the telescoping stinger assembly.
- the firing means may further include a barrel having a spring located therein and a locking mechanism.
- the elongated projectile may be configured for insertion into the barrel into engagement with the spring to compress the spring, and the lock releasably engaging the elongated projectile.
- the firing means may further include a trigger mechanism attached to the lock to release the connection between the lock and the elongated projectile upon actuation.
- the spool may bee rotatably mounted on the barrel of the telescoping stinger assembly.
- the firing means may include a barrel into which the elongated projectile is inserted, an air compressor for delivering a burst of compressed air into a first end of the barrel through a valve disposed between the air compressor and the barrel, and a valve controller for opening and closing the valve.
- the spool may be rotatably mounted on the barrel of the telescoping stinger assembly.
- a plurality of barrels, elongated projectiles, wires, spools and valves may be provided.
- an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; a protective cage attached to the body and surrounding the body and the plurality of rotary assemblies; and nonlethal incapacitation means attached to the protective cage.
- the protective cage may be attached to the body by a plurality of leaf springs, and it may be spherically shaped.
- the nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a plurality of stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage.
- Each of the stinging stickers may include a plurality of metal barbs projecting outwardly from the stinging sticker and the protective cage.
- the metal barbs may be electrically coupled to a high voltage pulse supply affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
- the plurality of stinging stickers may comprise a plurality of positively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a positive terminal of the high voltage pulse supply, and a plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a negative terminal of the high voltage pulse supply.
- the plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers may be alternatively placed on the protective cage between and adjacent to corresponding positively charged stinging stickers.
- the metal barbs of the negative stinging stickers may be located in a central area surrounded by a surface with an adhesive thereon.
- the nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a RF power supply and RF transmitter attached to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
- the RF transmitter may be capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy.
- the nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a mechanism affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for discharging a liquid or powder substance at a target.
- the liquid/powder discharging mechanism may comprise a reservoir affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for holding a liquid or a powder to be discharged; a pump having an inlet attached to the reservoir to draw the liquid or powder from the reservoir; a tube having an inlet end attached to an outlet of the pump and an outlet end positioned at a periphery of the protective cage to discharge the liquid or powder at the target.
- the nonlethal incapacitation means may further comprise a high voltage power supply having a positive post connected by a first lead wire to the tube of the first liquid/powder discharging mechanism and a negative post connected by a second lead wire to the tube of the second liquid/powder discharging mechanism.
- the tubes may be formed from an electrically conductive material and the liquid or powder may be capable of conducting electricity.
- an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; a rotary sting arm affixed to the body by a rotary brush high-voltage connection; and a sting arm motor mounted proximate to a center of the body for imparting rotary motion to the rotary sting arm.
- the stinger element may be provided at each end of the rotary stinging arm.
- Each of the stinger elements may be electrically coupled to a high voltage power supply positioned on the body through the rotary brush high-voltage connection.
- FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a first presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a second presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 A is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a third presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 B is a close-up view of the portion of FIG. 3 A bounded by the box B.
- FIG. 4 A is a side plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a fourth presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 B is a close-up view of the portion of FIG. 4 A bounded by the box B.
- FIG. 4 C is a top plan view of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown in FIG. 4 A .
- FIG. 5 A is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a fifth presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 B is a close-up view of the telescoping stinger of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown in FIG. 5 A .
- FIG. 5 C is a close-up view of an alternative configuration of the telescoping stinger of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown in FIG. 5 A .
- one presently preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 10 having a body 12 and a plurality of propellers 14 driven by a corresponding plurality of electric motors 15 as are commonly known in the art for aerial propulsion.
- the UAV further includes an onboard video camera 16 , onboard flight control electronics 18 , an onboard power source such as a battery 20 , all of which are coupled to a radio control and video transmitter 22 that communicates wirelessly with a handheld remote control unit 24 that is held by the operator.
- the handheld remote control unit 24 includes a speed control mechanism 26 and a direction control mechanism 28 .
- a first person view (FPV) unit 30 is also provided which, in conjunction with the onboard video camera 16 radio control and video transmitter 22 displays the images from the onboard camera 16 on a liquid crystal display (LCD) 32 located on the FPV unit 30 .
- a strap 34 may also be provided to tether the FPV unit 30 to the operator.
- the battery 20 powers the electric motors 15 coupled to the propellers 14 as well as the camera 16 and flight control electronics 18 .
- a protective cage 36 surrounds the UAV 10 and is attached to the UAV body 12 by a plurality of connectors such as leaf springs 38 having a first end attached to the protective cage 36 and a second end attached to the UAV body 12 .
- the protective cage 36 is preferably formed of a plurality of criss-crossed wires that surround the UAV body 12 , but can consist of any configuration that surrounds the UAV body 12 and propellers 14 providing a protective cage.
- the cage 36 is spherical or ball-shaped, although other shapes are certainly contemplated.
- a plurality of stinging stickers 40 are attached to the periphery of the cage 36 .
- Each of the stinging stickers 40 includes a plurality of metal hooks or barbs 42 that, when they come into contact with an object such as human skin, engage and penetrate the surface of the skin.
- FIG. 1 depicts two different types of stinging stickers 40 a , 40 b , shown in FIG. 1 in a alternating pattern.
- the first type of stinging sticker 40 a includes a plurality of metal hooks or barbs 42 a that are electrically coupled to the positive terminal of a power source 44 , while the plurality of metal hooks or barbs 42 b on the second type of stinging sticker 40 b are electrically coupled to the negative terminal of the power source 44 such that, when activated, an arc of electricity is generated between adjacent stinging stickers 40 a , 40 b .
- the stinging stickers 40 a , 40 b are activated when the barbs 42 a , 42 b are in close proximity to the target person such that the arc of electricity delivers a charge to the suspect once the barbs 42 a , 42 b are in close proximity to the skin of the target.
- the plurality of metal barbs 42 a are electrically coupled to the positive terminal of a high voltage pulse supply 44 that is carried on the UAV body 12 via electrical leads 46 .
- a plurality of stinging stickers 40 a may be provided and connected in series as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the second type of stinging strikers 40 b include a plurality of metal hooks or barbs 42 b located in a central area surrounded by a surface with an adhesive thereon.
- FIG. 2 An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 2 .
- Many of the components of the UAV 10 are the same or similar to those in the first embodiment and like reference numerals are used here to indicate like component parts.
- the UAV according to the second embodiment includes a RF power supply and RF transmitter 50 that is capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy to heat the skin without causing any permanent damage. The beam is sent out at the speed of light by the transmitter. An intense burning sensation continues until the transmitter is turned off or the targeted individual moves outside of the beam's range.
- FIG. 3 A and FIG. 3 B A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 3 A and FIG. 3 B. Again, many of the components of the UAV 10 are the same or similar to those in the previous embodiments and like reference numerals are used here to indicate like component parts.
- the UAV according to the third embodiment includes a mechanism for discharging a liquid or powder substance at the target.
- the liquid/powder discharging mechanism includes one or more reservoirs 60 a , 60 b for holding the liquid or powder to be discharged.
- a pump 62 a , 62 b is associated with each reservoir 60 a , 60 b to draw the liquid or powder from the reservoirs 60 a , 60 b and direct it into tubes 64 a , 64 b .
- a high voltage power supply 66 has a positive post connected by a lead wire to the first tube 64 a and a a negative post connected by a lead wire to the second tube 64 b .
- the first and second tubes 64 a , 64 b are preferably formed from an electrically conductive material such that when the stinging liquid is discharged from the end of the tubes 64 a , 64 b it forms a mist which become electrically charged upon actuation of the high voltage power source via electricity passing through the electrically conductive tubes 64 a , 64 b and the mist which spans the area around the free ends of the tubes 64 a , 64 b.
- the liquid used is a stinging liquid and the liquid reservoirs are conductive liquid reservoirs, one being positively charged and the other negatively charged.
- the liquid reservoirs could contain mace.
- a marking dye could be contained in the reservoirs such that an ultraviolet or colored dye is discharged from the ends of the tubes 64 a , 64 b.
- a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a rotary sting arm 70 connected to the UAV body 12 by a rotary brush high-voltage connection 72 and powered by a sting arm motor 73 mounted at or near the center of the UAV body 12 .
- the main components of the UAV 10 are the same as in previous embodiments were like reference numerals indicate like components.
- Each end of the rotary stinging arm 70 has a stinger element 71 a , 71 b that is configured to deliver a stinging charge when it comes into contact with the skin of a target.
- a high voltage power supply 74 positioned on the UAV body 12 supplies power to the stinger elements 71 a , 71 b .
- a first lead wire 76 a has a first end attached to a positive post of the high voltage power supply 74 while a second lead wire 76 b has a first end attached to a negative post of the high voltage power supply.
- the lead wires 76 a , 76 b are connected to electrical contacts 72 a , 72 b that are a part of the rotary brush high-voltage connection 72 so that power can be delivered to the stinger elements while the rotary sting arm 70 is in rotary motion without the lead wires 76 a , 76 b becoming entangled.
- the distal end of the lead wires 76 a , 76 b are connected to stinging barbs 78 a , 78 b , respectively, that are positioned at the outer ends of the stinger elements 71 a , 71 b.
- a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a telescoping stinger 80 that can be fired at a target within range of the UAV body 12 .
- the telescoping stinger 80 may be equipped with an electrode barb 82 at the end thereof which is connected by a wire 83 to a high voltage pulse power supply 84 .
- a spool 85 may also be provided about which the wire 83 can be wound, and, subsequently unwound as the telescoping stinger 80 with the end of the wire 83 attached is fired at and moves toward the target.
- the telescoping stinger in inserted into a barrel that has a spring 86 located therein.
- the stinger 80 compresses the spring 86 and locks the stinger 80 into position with the spring 86 compressed.
- a trigger switch (not shown) on the handheld remote control unit 24 , the spring 86 is released and the stinger 80 fired toward the target.
- FIG. 5 C shows an alternative firing mechanism for the fifth embodiment wherein a pair of telescoping stingers 80 a , 80 b having electrode barbs 82 a , 82 b , respectively, are loaded into barrels and have electrical lead wires 83 a , 83 b which connect them to a high pulse power supply 84 .
- Spools 85 a , 85 b may also be provided about which the wires 83 a , 83 b can be wound, and, subsequently unwound as the telescoping stingers 80 a , 80 b with the end of the wires 83 a , 83 b attached are fired at and move toward the target.
- An air compressor 87 and valve controller 88 serve to open and close valves 89 a , 89 b and deliver a burst of compressed air to the barrel(s) causing the stinger(s) 80 a , 80 b to be discharged toward the target upon actuation of the trigger switch (not shown) by the user on the handheld remote control unit 24 .
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The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body, a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift, a control system disposed within the body, and a telescoping stinger assembly mounted on the body. The telescoping stinger assembly comprises an elongated projectile having a barb at a first end thereof, a wire having a first end attached to a second end of the elongated projectile, a high voltage pulse power supply attached to a second end of the wire, and firing mechanism for launching the projectile from the telescoping stinger assembly toward a target. A protective cage may be attached to and surround the body of the UAV. The non-lethal incapacitation mechanism may include a plurality of stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage, a RF power supply and RF transmitter attached to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, or a mechanism affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for discharging a liquid or powder substance at a target. Alternatively, a rotary sting arm may be affixed to the body by a rotary brush high-voltage connection; and a sting arm motor mounted proximate to a center of the body may be used to impart rotary motion to the rotary sting arm.
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- The present invention relates to unmanned aerial vehicles. More specifically, the present invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system that delivers an electric pulse, mace, marking dye or other non-lethal device to incapacitate a person.
- In recent years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, have been used by law enforcement agencies for a number of specialized purposes including search and rescue operations, traffic collision reconstruction, crime scene analysis, general surveillance and crowd monitoring. UAVs have also been used by law enforcement officers to investigate suspects and locate active shooters that are believed to be “armed and dangerous” while maintaining a safe distance. While this gives officers real-time, actionable intelligence to use to assess the threat and formulate a strategy to respond, it still requires officers to be put into harm's way to diffuse the situation and subdue the shooter.
- Accordingly, there is a need for an unmanned aerial vehicle that carries with it a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system that is capable of not only providing officers with intel to assess the threat, but the tools to diffuse the threat without putting officers in harm's way.
- It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle that carries a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system that is capable of being deployed remotely by officers via a handheld remote control.
- The present invention meets this objective by providing an unmanned aerial vehicle that carries an on-board non-lethal incapacitation system. According to one aspect of the invention, a cage surrounds the UAV and a plurality of metal barbs that are connected to a high-voltage pulse supply are carried on the cage and configured to deliver an electrical stun to a person when the metal barbs come into contact with the skin of the target person. Yet another aspect of the invention is a UAV that includes a RF power supply and transmitter system capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy to heat the skin of the target causing incapacitating pain without causing any permanent damage. A third aspect of the invention is a UAV that is capable of spraying a liquid or powder such as an electrically charged stinging liquid in a mist, mace or a marking dye that will incapacitate or illuminate the target person. A further aspect of the invention is a UAV with an additional rotating element that has electrically charged stingers on the tips thereof that deliver a stunning charge to the target when they come in contact with the target's skin. Yet another aspect of the invention provides a telescoping stinger that can be fired at the subject and, through a connected wire, deliver an electrical shock to the subject when it comes in contact with the subject's body.
- According to one presently preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; and a telescoping stinger assembly mounted on the body. The telescoping stinger assembly comprises an elongated projectile having a barb at a first end thereof; a wire having a first end attached to a second end of the elongated projectile; a high voltage pulse power supply attached to a second end of the wire; and firing means for launching the projectile from the telescoping stinger assembly toward a target.
- The telescoping stinger assembly may further include a spool about which the wire is removably wound. The spool may be rotatably mounted on the telescoping stinger assembly.
- The firing means may further include a barrel having a spring located therein and a locking mechanism. The elongated projectile may be configured for insertion into the barrel into engagement with the spring to compress the spring, and the lock releasably engaging the elongated projectile. The firing means may further include a trigger mechanism attached to the lock to release the connection between the lock and the elongated projectile upon actuation. The spool may bee rotatably mounted on the barrel of the telescoping stinger assembly.
- Alternatively, the firing means may include a barrel into which the elongated projectile is inserted, an air compressor for delivering a burst of compressed air into a first end of the barrel through a valve disposed between the air compressor and the barrel, and a valve controller for opening and closing the valve. The spool may be rotatably mounted on the barrel of the telescoping stinger assembly. A plurality of barrels, elongated projectiles, wires, spools and valves may be provided.
- According to an alternative preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; a protective cage attached to the body and surrounding the body and the plurality of rotary assemblies; and nonlethal incapacitation means attached to the protective cage. The protective cage may be attached to the body by a plurality of leaf springs, and it may be spherically shaped.
- The nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a plurality of stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage. Each of the stinging stickers may include a plurality of metal barbs projecting outwardly from the stinging sticker and the protective cage. The metal barbs may be electrically coupled to a high voltage pulse supply affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Further, the plurality of stinging stickers may comprise a plurality of positively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a positive terminal of the high voltage pulse supply, and a plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a negative terminal of the high voltage pulse supply. The plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers may be alternatively placed on the protective cage between and adjacent to corresponding positively charged stinging stickers. The metal barbs of the negative stinging stickers may be located in a central area surrounded by a surface with an adhesive thereon.
- According to a further aspect of the invention, the nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a RF power supply and RF transmitter attached to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The RF transmitter may be capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy.
- According to a yet further aspect of the invention, the nonlethal incapacitation means may comprise a mechanism affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for discharging a liquid or powder substance at a target. The liquid/powder discharging mechanism may comprise a reservoir affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for holding a liquid or a powder to be discharged; a pump having an inlet attached to the reservoir to draw the liquid or powder from the reservoir; a tube having an inlet end attached to an outlet of the pump and an outlet end positioned at a periphery of the protective cage to discharge the liquid or powder at the target. Two liquid/powder discharging mechanisms may be provided, and the nonlethal incapacitation means may further comprise a high voltage power supply having a positive post connected by a first lead wire to the tube of the first liquid/powder discharging mechanism and a negative post connected by a second lead wire to the tube of the second liquid/powder discharging mechanism. The tubes may be formed from an electrically conductive material and the liquid or powder may be capable of conducting electricity.
- According to yet another alternative preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; a rotary sting arm affixed to the body by a rotary brush high-voltage connection; and a sting arm motor mounted proximate to a center of the body for imparting rotary motion to the rotary sting arm. The stinger element may be provided at each end of the rotary stinging arm.
- Each of the stinger elements may be electrically coupled to a high voltage power supply positioned on the body through the rotary brush high-voltage connection.
- These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a review of the following drawings and detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
- The present invention can best be understood in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown in the drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a first presently preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a second presently preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 3A is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a third presently preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 3B is a close-up view of the portion ofFIG. 3A bounded by the box B. -
FIG. 4A is a side plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a fourth presently preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4B is a close-up view of the portion ofFIG. 4A bounded by the box B. -
FIG. 4C is a top plan view of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown inFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 5A is a top plan view of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system according to a fifth presently preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5B is a close-up view of the telescoping stinger of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown inFIG. 5A . -
FIG. 5C is a close-up view of an alternative configuration of the telescoping stinger of the unmanned aerial vehicle with a non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system shown inFIG. 5A . - For purposes of promoting and understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. The invention includes any alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices and described methods and further applications of the principles of the invention that would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
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FIG. 1 , one presently preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 10 having abody 12 and a plurality ofpropellers 14 driven by a corresponding plurality ofelectric motors 15 as are commonly known in the art for aerial propulsion. The UAV further includes anonboard video camera 16, onboardflight control electronics 18, an onboard power source such as abattery 20, all of which are coupled to a radio control andvideo transmitter 22 that communicates wirelessly with a handheldremote control unit 24 that is held by the operator. The handheldremote control unit 24 includes aspeed control mechanism 26 and adirection control mechanism 28. A first person view (FPV)unit 30 is also provided which, in conjunction with theonboard video camera 16 radio control andvideo transmitter 22 displays the images from theonboard camera 16 on a liquid crystal display (LCD) 32 located on theFPV unit 30. Astrap 34 may also be provided to tether theFPV unit 30 to the operator. Thebattery 20 powers theelectric motors 15 coupled to thepropellers 14 as well as thecamera 16 andflight control electronics 18. - A
protective cage 36 surrounds theUAV 10 and is attached to theUAV body 12 by a plurality of connectors such asleaf springs 38 having a first end attached to theprotective cage 36 and a second end attached to theUAV body 12. Theprotective cage 36 is preferably formed of a plurality of criss-crossed wires that surround theUAV body 12, but can consist of any configuration that surrounds theUAV body 12 andpropellers 14 providing a protective cage. Preferably, thecage 36 is spherical or ball-shaped, although other shapes are certainly contemplated. - A plurality of stinging stickers 40 are attached to the periphery of the
cage 36. Each of the stinging stickers 40 includes a plurality of metal hooks or barbs 42 that, when they come into contact with an object such as human skin, engage and penetrate the surface of the skin. Although numerous configurations of stinging stickers could be used,FIG. 1 depicts two different types ofstinging stickers FIG. 1 in a alternating pattern. The first type ofstinging sticker 40 a includes a plurality of metal hooks orbarbs 42 a that are electrically coupled to the positive terminal of apower source 44, while the plurality of metal hooks orbarbs 42 b on the second type ofstinging sticker 40 b are electrically coupled to the negative terminal of thepower source 44 such that, when activated, an arc of electricity is generated between adjacentstinging stickers stinging stickers barbs barbs metal barbs 42 a are electrically coupled to the positive terminal of a highvoltage pulse supply 44 that is carried on theUAV body 12 via electrical leads 46. A plurality ofstinging stickers 40 a may be provided and connected in series as shown inFIG. 1 . The second type ofstinging strikers 40 b include a plurality of metal hooks orbarbs 42 b located in a central area surrounded by a surface with an adhesive thereon. - An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in
FIG. 2 . Many of the components of theUAV 10 are the same or similar to those in the first embodiment and like reference numerals are used here to indicate like component parts. The UAV according to the second embodiment includes a RF power supply and RF transmitter 50 that is capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy to heat the skin without causing any permanent damage. The beam is sent out at the speed of light by the transmitter. An intense burning sensation continues until the transmitter is turned off or the targeted individual moves outside of the beam's range. - A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B. Again, many of the components of theUAV 10 are the same or similar to those in the previous embodiments and like reference numerals are used here to indicate like component parts. The UAV according to the third embodiment includes a mechanism for discharging a liquid or powder substance at the target. The liquid/powder discharging mechanism includes one ormore reservoirs pump reservoir reservoirs tubes tubes cage 36 to discharge the liquid or powder at the target when the UAV is in close proximity. Power is provided to power thepumps main battery 20. A highvoltage power supply 66 has a positive post connected by a lead wire to thefirst tube 64 a and a a negative post connected by a lead wire to thesecond tube 64 b. The first andsecond tubes tubes conductive tubes tubes - According to one aspect of the third embodiment, the liquid used is a stinging liquid and the liquid reservoirs are conductive liquid reservoirs, one being positively charged and the other negatively charged. Alternatively, the liquid reservoirs could contain mace. Still further, a marking dye could be contained in the reservoirs such that an ultraviolet or colored dye is discharged from the ends of the
tubes - A fourth embodiment of the present invention, as shown in
FIGS. 4A-4C , includes arotary sting arm 70 connected to theUAV body 12 by a rotary brush high-voltage connection 72 and powered by asting arm motor 73 mounted at or near the center of theUAV body 12. The main components of theUAV 10 are the same as in previous embodiments were like reference numerals indicate like components. Each end of the rotarystinging arm 70 has astinger element voltage power supply 74 positioned on theUAV body 12 supplies power to thestinger elements first lead wire 76 a has a first end attached to a positive post of the highvoltage power supply 74 while asecond lead wire 76 b has a first end attached to a negative post of the high voltage power supply. Thelead wires electrical contacts rotary sting arm 70 is in rotary motion without thelead wires lead wires stinging barbs stinger elements - A fifth embodiment of the present invention, shown in
FIGS. 5A-5B , includes atelescoping stinger 80 that can be fired at a target within range of theUAV body 12. Thetelescoping stinger 80 may be equipped with anelectrode barb 82 at the end thereof which is connected by awire 83 to a high voltagepulse power supply 84. Aspool 85 may also be provided about which thewire 83 can be wound, and, subsequently unwound as thetelescoping stinger 80 with the end of thewire 83 attached is fired at and moves toward the target. The telescoping stinger in inserted into a barrel that has aspring 86 located therein. Thestinger 80 compresses thespring 86 and locks thestinger 80 into position with thespring 86 compressed. When the user actuates a trigger switch (not shown) on the handheldremote control unit 24, thespring 86 is released and thestinger 80 fired toward the target. -
FIG. 5C shows an alternative firing mechanism for the fifth embodiment wherein a pair oftelescoping stingers electrode barbs lead wires pulse power supply 84.Spools wires telescoping stingers wires air compressor 87 andvalve controller 88 serve to open andclose valves remote control unit 24. - This detailed description, and particularly the specific details of the exemplary embodiment disclosed, is given primarily for clearness of understanding and no unnecessary limitations are to be understood therefrom, for modifications will become evident to those skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure and may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the claimed invention.
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising:
a body;
a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift;
a control system disposed within said body;
a protective cage attached to said body and surrounding said body and said plurality of rotary assemblies; and
nonlethal incapacitation means attached to said protective cage.
2. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said protective cage is attached to said body by a plurality of leaf springs.
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 2 , wherein said protective cage is spherically shaped.
4. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said nonlethal incapacitation means comprises a plurality of stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage, each of said stinging stickers comprising a plurality of metal barbs projecting outwardly from the stinging sticker and the protective cage, said metal barbs further being electrically coupled to a high voltage pulse supply affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
5. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4 , wherein said plurality of stinging stickers comprises a plurality of positively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a positive terminal of said high voltage pulse supply, and a plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers, the metal barbs of which are electrically coupled to a negative terminal of said high voltage pulse supply, said plurality of negatively charged stinging stickers being alternatively placed on the protective cage between and adjacent to corresponding positively charged stinging stickers.
6. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the metal barbs of said negative stinging stickers are located in a central area surrounded by a surface with an adhesive thereon.
7. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said nonlethal incapacitation means comprises a RF power supply and RF transmitter attached to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, said RF transmitter capable of transmitting a narrow beam of electromagnetic energy.
8. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said nonlethal incapacitation means comprises a mechanism affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for discharging a liquid or powder substance at a target.
9. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the liquid/powder discharging mechanism comprises:
a reservoir affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for holding a liquid or a powder to be discharged;
a pump having an inlet attached to said reservoir to draw said liquid or powder from said reservoir;
a tube having an inlet end attached to an outlet of said pump and an outlet end positioned at a periphery of the protective cage to discharge said liquid or powder at said target.
10. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 9 , comprising two liquid/powder discharging mechanism and wherein said nonlethal incapacitation means further comprises a high voltage power supply having a positive post connected by a first lead wire to the tube of the first liquid/powder discharging mechanism and a negative post connected by a second lead wire to the tube of the second liquid/powder discharging mechanism, said tubes being formed from an electrically conductive material and said liquid or powder being capable of conducting electricity.
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