KR102723408B1 - Command delivery system for operating payload in commercial drones where software modification is not possible - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is impossible, and comprises: a commercial drone configured to enable flight and filming using a plurality of propellers and having auxiliary lights formed on a lower surface; a controller configured to be connected to the commercial drone via wireless communication and to control the commercial drone; and a payload configured to be coupled to the lower portion of the commercial drone and to perform a set function, wherein the payload is characterized in that it is operated by a lighting signal of the auxiliary lights formed on the commercial drone.

Description

{Command delivery system for operating payload in commercial drones where software modification is not possible}

The present invention relates to a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is impossible, and more specifically, to a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is impossible, capable of operating a payload mounted on a commercial drone with a closed structure in which there is no way to input an additional command function other than an input or designed command, using the remote controller of the commercial drone.

A drone, which originated in the military industry, is an aircraft shaped like an airplane or helicopter that flies by radio wave guidance without a person on board. Recently, drones have been widely used for military and commercial purposes, and research on them is also being actively conducted.

In particular, drones, which have excellent detection capabilities and rapid mobility using cameras and sensors, are being utilized in various fields such as transportation, security, surveillance, and observation.

As an example, an American shopping mall company is planning to build a logistics delivery system using drones, and recently, large drones that can be ridden by people and used as a means of transportation have also appeared.

In the case of commercial drones, only the basic flight and filming functions of the drone are implemented, making mass production possible and thus affordable, making it easy for the general public to use drones.

In the case of these commercial drones, there are restrictions on modifying the software so that the drone cannot be used for special purposes. This means that since the software cannot be modified, additional commands cannot be performed other than those entered or designed at the time of manufacturing.

Therefore, in order to use a payload mounted on a commercial drone, there was an inconvenience in that a separate transmitter/receiver device had to be attached to the payload, a separate operating device had to be installed to operate the payload, and the commercial drone had to be flown and moved using the commercial drone's controller, and then the payload had to be operated using the payload operating device.

In addition, in order for commercial drones to be used for special purposes other than flight and filming, it is necessary to manufacture the drone and design the software to implement the relevant functions, which consumes a lot of cost and time, and there is a problem that mass production is difficult because there are few consumers who use them for special purposes.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0110207

The purpose of the present invention to solve the above problems is to provide a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software modification is impossible, which enables the use of a payload without modifying the software of the commercial drone, thereby enabling the operation of a commercial drone equipped with a payload at an inexpensive price.

In addition, another purpose of the present invention is to provide a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone that does not require a separate transmitting/receiving device or operating device for operating the payload and cannot modify software, by which a payload can be mounted on a commercial drone and the payload can be operated through the remote controller of the commercial drone.

In order to solve the above problem, a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible includes a commercial drone formed to enable flight and filming using a plurality of propellers and having auxiliary lights formed on a lower surface, a remote controller formed to be connected to the commercial drone via wireless communication and capable of controlling the commercial drone, and a payload formed to be coupled to the lower portion of the commercial drone and capable of performing a set function, wherein the payload is characterized in that it is operated by a lighting signal of the auxiliary lights formed on the commercial drone.

The payload of the command transmission system for operating the payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible is characterized in that the payload is formed by any one of a dropping module for dropping explosives, a speaker module for outputting a warning sound or warning message, a pickup module for transporting an object, and a lighting module for irradiating a high-light source.

The payload of the command transmission system for operating the payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible is characterized by comprising: a recognition circuit formed at the bottom of the commercial drone and configured to detect light irradiated from the auxiliary light; and a driving module formed at the bottom of the recognition circuit and configured to perform a set function when the recognition circuit detects the auxiliary light.

The recognition circuit of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible is characterized by including a light quantity sensor located below the auxiliary light and formed to recognize and measure the amount of light irradiated from the auxiliary light, and a light quantity switch formed to supply or cut off power to the driving module so that the driving module can be operated according to the state in which the amount of light is recognized by the light quantity sensor.

The above-described launching module of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible is characterized by comprising: an opening formed so that an explosive can be loaded inside by opening the center of the lower surface; a gripping member which is inserted into each of both sides of the opening and the other end is supported by a spring and one end is formed so as to protrude toward the outer surface of the explosive by the spring and pressurize and fix the explosive; a solenoid which drops the explosive by inserting the other end of the gripping member inward so that one end is separated from the explosive; and a detonator which is formed inside the opening and releases the safety device of the explosive or ignites a detonator.

The payload of the command transmission system for operating the payload in a commercial drone in which software modification of the present invention is impossible is characterized in that the payload can recognize a blinking signal generated when the auxiliary light blinks as a Morse code, and is configured to perform different operations depending on the Morse code input to the payload.

As described above, according to the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention, the payload can be used without modifying the software of the commercial drone, so there is an effect that the payload can be installed in an inexpensive commercial drone and operated.

In addition, according to the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is impossible according to the present invention, a payload can be mounted on a commercial drone and the payload can be operated through the remote control of the commercial drone, so there is an effect of eliminating the need for a separate transmitting/receiving device or operating device for operating the payload.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a commercial drone showing a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram showing the operating status of a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing the payload structure of a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a payload operation circuit of a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention.

The specific features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. If it is determined that a detailed description of the functions and configurations related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

The present invention relates to a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified, and more particularly, to a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified, which can automatically adjust the center of gravity, which changes due to a person, a function module, and a cargo, to the center of aerodynamics in a drone capable of flying using a multicopter.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a commercial drone of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram showing the operating state of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing a payload structure of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a payload operation circuit of the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone whose software cannot be modified according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5, a command transmission system for operating a payload (300) in a commercial drone (100) that cannot be modified software according to the present invention comprises: a commercial drone (100) formed to enable flight and filming using a plurality of propellers and having auxiliary lights (130) formed on its lower surface; a controller (200) that is connected to the commercial drone (100) via wireless communication and is formed to control the commercial drone (100); and a payload (300) that is formed to be coupled to the lower portion of the commercial drone (100) and is formed to perform a set function; and the payload (300) is characterized in that it is operated by a lighting signal of the auxiliary lights (130) formed on the commercial drone (100).

In addition, the payload (300) is characterized by being formed of one of a dropping module for dropping explosives (400), a speaker module for outputting a warning sound or warning message, a pickup module for transporting objects, and a lighting module for irradiating a high-light source.

The commercial drone (100) is formed as a multicopter using multiple propellers, and the commercial drone (100) is configured to be able to supply its own power inside and fly wirelessly according to a signal received from a controller (200).

A number of propellers are formed on the upper part of a commercial drone (100), enabling movement and hovering depending on the rotation speed of the propellers, and a forward vision (110) is formed on the front of the commercial drone (100) so that a remote user can check the flight status through the drone.

In addition, a downward vision (120) is formed so that a commercial drone (100) can identify terrain features or obstacles formed underneath when landing, and an auxiliary light (130) is provided that illuminates in a downward direction so that terrain features or obstacles can be identified at night.

The forward vision (110) and downward vision (120) are formed so that the user can check them through the controller (200) while flying, and the camera (140) formed at the front of the commercial drone (100) is formed so that the user can rotate it at various angles to take images during the flight.

The remote controller (200) is configured to operate the commercial drone (100) by wirelessly communicating with the commercial drone (100), and allows the user to check images taken by the commercial drone (100) through a separate display or control the flight based on images taken through the forward vision (110) and downward vision (120) during flight or landing.

The payload (300) is formed in a U shape so that it can be attached to both lower sides of a commercial drone (100), and is manufactured separately to fit the shape of the commercial drone (100) so that it can be attached and detached from the commercial drone (100).

At this time, the structure to be combined with the commercial drone (100) can utilize clamping, hook coupling, etc., and, if necessary, combination using pieces and adhesives is also possible.

The payload (300) is configured to be operated using a controller (200) that controls a commercial drone (100) without a separate transmitter/receiver or operating device. To this end, the payload (300) detects when the auxiliary light (130) is turned on, thereby enabling the payload (300) to be operated.

That is, when the auxiliary light (130) operation button formed on the controller (200) is pressed, the auxiliary light (130) formed on the lower part of the commercial drone (100) lights up, and after the payload (300) recognizes the lit auxiliary light (130), the function of the mounted payload (300) can be performed.

In addition, the payload (300) is formed at the bottom of the commercial drone (100) and is characterized by comprising a recognition circuit (310) formed to detect light irradiated from an auxiliary light (130), and a driving module (320) formed at the bottom of the recognition circuit (310) and formed to perform a set function when the recognition circuit (310) detects the auxiliary light (130).

The set function of the payload (300) can be used by selectively mounting a drive module (320) depending on the purpose to be implemented in the commercial drone (100), and the drive module (320) can be composed of any one of a delivery module, a speaker module, a pickup module, and a lighting module.

In the case of a bomb-dropping module used for military purposes, explosives (400) including grenades, high-explosive bombs, and Molotov cocktails, or functional bombs such as flash bombs, smoke bombs, and illumination bombs can be transported and used, and a commercial drone (100) can be flown to move and then explosives (400) can be dropped on enemy forces to neutralize the enemy forces.

In the case of the speaker module, it is used to enable installation and use in cases where separate voice output is not possible in a commercial drone (100), and warning sounds or warning messages output are stored in the speaker.

The pickup module can be used to transport objects using a commercial drone (100), and can be used to move objects while holding them or to adjust and rotate the position of objects, so it can be used for performing tasks in addition to simple transport purposes.

The lighting module can be used to output a higher light source than the auxiliary light (130) formed on the commercial drone (100) so that it can be used for night search operations, and it is preferable to configure it so that it can irradiate light from various angles compared to the auxiliary light (130) that irradiates in a downward direction.

The payload (300) can set the function used by each drive module (320) by selectively mounting these drive modules (320), and each drive module (320) can automatically perform an operation when the lighting signal of the auxiliary light (130) is detected.

The recognition circuit (310) is used to control the operation of the driving module (320) by judging the lighting status of the auxiliary light (130) and supplying or cutting off power to the driving module (320), and is configured in the form of a circuit board to which a sensor is attached.

The recognition circuit (310) is characterized by including a light quantity sensor (311) positioned at the bottom of the auxiliary light (130) and formed to recognize and measure the amount of light irradiated from the auxiliary light (130), and a light quantity switch (312) formed to supply or cut off power to the driving module (320) so that the driving module (320) can be operated according to the light quantity recognition state by the light quantity sensor (311).

The recognition circuit (310) is provided with a light quantity sensor (311) that is formed to detect light generated from an auxiliary light (130) and measure the amount of light.

When the light sensor (311) detects the lighting status of the auxiliary light (130), the light switch (312) is operated. The light switch (312) functions as a switch to supply the battery (313) to the driving module (320) when the light amount measured by the light sensor (311) reaches the light amount of the auxiliary light (130).

That is, even if the light sensor (311) recognizes that the auxiliary light (130) is turned on, if the light output from the auxiliary light (130) is not reached, the driving module (320) does not operate, and through this, even if the light sensor (311) detects light due to external scattered light, if the light amount measured by the light sensor (311) is lower than the light amount output from the auxiliary light (130), the light amount switch (312) does not operate, thereby preventing malfunction.

In addition, in order to prevent the light sensor (311) from being activated by light coming in from the outside, it is preferable to form a dark room between the recognition circuit (310) and the auxiliary light (130). The light irradiated from the auxiliary light (130) by the dark room can be irradiated to the light sensor (311) of the recognition circuit (310), and the light sensor (311) can clearly detect the lighting state of the auxiliary light (130) and measure the light quantity.

It is preferable that the battery (313) be built into the payload (300) and configured to supply or cut off power to the drive module (320) by the recognition circuit (310).

The drive module (320) is configured to automatically perform a set function when power is supplied from the battery (313) by the light amount switch (312), and can be returned to the initial state when the power is cut off when the auxiliary light (130) is turned off.

That is, the recognition circuit (310) serves to supply power to the driving module (320), and when the driving module (320) is supplied with power by the recognition circuit (310), it automatically performs a series of operations to be able to drop an explosive (400), output a warning sound, pick up an object, and irradiate a high-light source.

When the auxiliary light (130) is turned off, power to the driving module (320) is cut off and the function of the driving module (320) is returned to the initial state. It is desirable to perform a series of operations again from the initial state when the auxiliary light (130) is turned on again.

In addition, the launch module is characterized by comprising an opening (325) formed so that an explosive (400) can be loaded inside by opening the center of the lower surface, a catching end (321) which is inserted into each of the insides of both sides of the opening (325) and the other end is supported by a spring (323), and one end is formed so that the explosive (400) can be pressurized and fixed by protruding outward from the outer surface of the explosive (400) by the spring (323), a solenoid (322) which drops the explosive (400) by inserting the other end of the catching end (321) inside so that one end is separated from the explosive (400), and an detonator (324) which is formed inside the opening (325) and releases the safety device of the explosive (400) or ignites the detonator.

When used in military operations, the drop module can be used to drop explosives (400) from the air toward enemy forces to neutralize them or expose their locations.

To this end, the launch module is formed with an opening (325) in the center of the lower surface so that explosives (400), including grenades, high-explosive bombs, and Molotov cocktails, can be inserted and loaded inside, and a plurality of holding sections (321) are provided on both sides of the inside of the opening (325) to fix the explosives (400) inserted into the opening (325).

One end of the piercing member (321) is formed to be attached and detached and replaced according to the outer shape of the explosive (400) so as to be in close contact with the outer surface of the explosive (400) to support and fix the explosive (400), and the other end is configured to be inserted into each of the insides of both sides of the opening (325) and to be supported by a spring (323).

Since the other end of the phasing member (321) is supported by the spring (323), one end is always maintained in a state of protruding toward the outer surface of the explosive (400), and the explosive (400) can be fixed by being supported on both sides by two or more phasing members (321).

At this time, it is desirable that the phasing unit (321) be formed in multiple numbers at regular intervals along the outer surface of the explosive (400) to stably support the explosive (400).

The solenoid (322) is inserted into the inside of both sides of the opening (325) and is used to separate the gripper (321) that is in close contact with the outer surface of the explosive (400) from the explosive (400) by allowing the gripper (321) to be inserted into the inside of both sides of the opening (325).

When the solenoid (322) is operated, the other end of the plunger (321) is inserted inside by the solenoid (322), and the spring (323) that supports the other end is maintained in a compressed state.

When the other end of the blast unit (321) is inserted, it is kept separated from the explosive (400), and the explosive (400) is dropped toward the enemy while falling freely and then explodes, incapacitating the enemy.

At this time, the user can identify the location of the enemy through the camera (140) formed on the commercial drone (100), and the downward vision (120) can determine whether an explosive (400) inside the drive module (320) has been dropped.

It is preferable that a photographing hole be formed in the recognition circuit (310) and the driving module (320) so that the downward vision (120) can confirm the injection site of the explosive (400) so that the downward module can photograph the explosive (400).

The solenoid (322) is supplied with power and operates when the auxiliary light (130) is detected to be turned on in the recognition circuit (310), and is provided with a detonator (324) that releases a safety pin or safety clip formed in the explosive (400) or detonates the explosive (400) so that it explodes after a certain period of time, depending on the type of explosive (400).

That is, it is desirable to configure the explosive (400) to be dropped so that it can neutralize the enemy by causing the solenoid (322) to be activated after the detonator (324) is activated.

Since the user can drop an explosive (400) using a commercial drone (100) through the recognition circuit (310) and the drive module (320), it is possible to drop an explosive (400) using a mass-produced commercial drone (100) without having to manufacture a dedicated drone for dropping explosive (400).

Accordingly, in a situation such as war or local provocation, an explosive (400) is installed in the drive module (320) of a commercial drone (100), and then the commercial drone (100) is moved to a location where enemy forces are located using the controller (200), and then the auxiliary light (130) formed on the controller (200) is turned on to drop the explosive (400) and neutralize the enemy forces.

Depending on the need, the launch module can be configured to load multiple explosives (400), and can be implemented so that the explosives (400) can be launched whenever the auxiliary light (130) is turned on.

In addition, the payload (300) is characterized in that it can recognize the blinking signal generated when the auxiliary light (130) blinks as Morse code and is configured to perform different operations depending on the Morse code input to the payload (300).

The recognition circuit (310) formed in the payload (300) can convert the blinking signal generated when the auxiliary light (130) blinks into a Morse code and cause the driving module (320) to operate according to the Morse code input to the recognition circuit (310).

That is, when the user blinks the auxiliary light (130) once and when it blinks twice in succession, the driving module (320) can be made to perform different operations. This blinking signal is stored in the memory formed in the recognition circuit (310), so that the operation of the driving module (320) can be specified differently according to the blinking signal, thereby allowing the driving module (320) to perform more complex operations.

As described above, according to the command transmission system for operating a payload in a commercial drone in which software modification is not possible according to the present invention, the payload can be used without modifying the software of the commercial drone, so the payload can be mounted on an inexpensive commercial drone and operated, and the payload can be mounted on a commercial drone and operated through the remote control of the commercial drone, so there is no need for a separate transmitting/receiving device or operating device for operating the payload.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications or variations may be made to the present invention without departing from the technical idea and scope described in the claims of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims, which are described to include such numerous examples of modifications.

100: Commercial drone 110: Forward vision
120 : Downward vision 130 : Auxiliary light
140 : Camera 200 : Remote Controller
300 : Payload 310 : Recognition Circuit
311: Light sensor 312: Light switch
313: Battery 320: Drive module
321: Phage Unit 322: Solenoid
323 : Spring 324 : Detonator
325 : Opening 400 : Explosives

Claims (6)

A commercial drone that is formed to enable flight and filming using multiple propellers and has auxiliary lights formed on the lower surface;
A controller configured to be connected to the commercial drone via wireless communication and capable of controlling the commercial drone;
A payload formed to be coupled to the lower portion of the above commercial drone and formed to perform a set function;
The above payload is operated by the lighting signal of the auxiliary light formed on the commercial drone,
The above payload is
It is formed by one of a dropping module for dropping explosives, a speaker module for outputting a warning sound or warning message, a pickup module for transporting objects, and a lighting module for irradiating a high-light source.
The above-mentioned injection module
An opening formed in the center of the lower surface so that an explosive can be loaded inside;
A holding section which is inserted into each side of the opening, the other end being supported by a spring, and one end being formed to protrude toward the outer surface of the explosive by the spring so as to pressurize and fix the explosive;
A solenoid that drops the explosive by inserting the other end of the above-mentioned fuse into the interior so that one end is separated from the explosive;
It is characterized by comprising a detonator formed inside the opening and disabling the safety device of the explosive or igniting the detonator;
A command transmission system for operating payloads on commercial drones where software modification is not possible.
delete In paragraph 1,
The above payload is
A recognition circuit formed at the bottom of the above commercial drone and capable of detecting light irradiated from the auxiliary light;
It is characterized by comprising a driving module formed at the lower part of the above recognition circuit and formed to perform a set function when the above recognition circuit detects the auxiliary light;
A command transmission system for operating payloads on commercial drones where software modification is not possible.
In the third paragraph,
The above recognition circuit
A light amount sensor positioned below the auxiliary light and formed to recognize and measure the amount of light irradiated from the auxiliary light;
It is characterized by including a light quantity switch formed to supply or cut off power to the driving module so that the driving module can be operated according to the light quantity recognition state by the light quantity sensor;
A command transmission system for operating payloads on commercial drones where software modification is not possible.
delete In paragraph 1,
The above payload is
It is characterized in that the flashing signal generated when the auxiliary light flashes can be recognized as Morse code and different operations can be performed according to the Morse code entered in the payload.
A command transmission system for operating payloads on commercial drones where software modification is not possible.