Ground survey and obstacle detection system

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to a ground survey and obstacle detection system using one or multiple detection devices, such as aerial detection devices. Aerial detection devices are sent ahead of the primary vehicle to survey a territory and map out any obstacles. The aerial detection device is equipped with sensors to scan the ground below it and detect obstacles. The aerial detection device is not affected by or prone to triggering dangerous obstacles. The aerial detection device flies above the ground and may be configured to send a signal back alerting the primary vehicle to the existence of obstacles.

主权项

1. A detection device deployed by a primary vehicle for surveillance and threat detection, comprising:
a transceiver for transmitting and receiving data from the primary vehicle; a power supply unit configured to receive power from the primary vehicle and supply power for the detection device; a motor component for controlling aerial movement of the detection device; a charging unit comprising an electromagnetic power receiver configured to wirelessly receive electromagnetic energy that is sent from the primary vehicle to charge the power supply unit to supply power to the motor component to elevate the detection device; one or more sensors for detecting a pre-defined object; and processing circuits configured to process sensor data received from the one or more sensors and determine a threat level based on the sensor data of the detected object.