20240036572. SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES simplified abstract (VERITY AG)
SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Federico Augugliaro of Zurich (CH)
Raffaello D'andrea of Wollerau (CH)
Luca Gherardi of Oberrieden (CH)
SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036572 titled 'SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system that consists of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a single controller. The controller can send commands to all the UAVs simultaneously, and each UAV has a memory that stores predefined flight paths assigned to specific commands. The UAVs also have processors that receive the commands, retrieve the corresponding flight path from memory, and operate the UAV to follow the retrieved path.
- The system comprises multiple UAVs and a single controller.
- The controller can broadcast commands to all the UAVs.
- Each UAV has a memory that stores predefined flight paths.
- Each flight path is assigned to a specific command.
- Each UAV has a processor that receives commands, retrieves the assigned flight path, and operates the UAV accordingly.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Surveillance and monitoring: The system can be used for aerial surveillance and monitoring of large areas, such as border control, wildlife tracking, or disaster management.
- Search and rescue: The UAVs can be deployed in search and rescue operations to cover a wide area and locate missing persons or objects.
- Delivery services: The system can be utilized for efficient and automated delivery of goods, reducing the need for human intervention.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient control of multiple UAVs: The single controller allows for centralized command distribution, simplifying the control of multiple UAVs simultaneously.
- Predefined flight paths: The predefined flight paths stored in the UAVs' memory eliminate the need for real-time planning and navigation, making the operation more efficient and reliable.
Benefits of this technology:
- Scalability: The system can easily scale up by adding more UAVs, allowing for increased coverage and capabilities.
- Automation: The predefined flight paths and automated operation reduce the need for constant human intervention, making the system more autonomous.
- Time and cost savings: The system streamlines the control and operation of multiple UAVs, saving time and reducing operational costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system comprising, a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles and a single controller for controlling said plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles, wherein the single controller is configured such that it can broadcast a command to all of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles so that each of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles receive the same command; and wherein each of the unmanned aerial vehicles comprise a memory which stores a plurality of predefined flight paths each of which is assigned to a respective command; and wherein each of the unmanned aerial vehicles comprise a processor which can, (i) receive a command which has been broadcasted by the single controller to said plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles, (ii) retrieve from the memory of that aerial vehicle the flight path which is assigned in the memory to that command, and (iii) operate the aerial vehicle to follow the retrieved flight path. there is further provided a corresponding method of controlling a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles.
