SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES

摘要

A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a ground controller and an unmanned aerial vehicle including communications circuitry configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the ground controller. The system may also include a vehicle controller configured to execute a flight plan and at least one special effects module. The system may also include a special effects module controller configured to cause the special effect to be activated in response to an activation signal from the ground controller.

主权项

1. A special effects system comprising:
a ground controller; an unmanned aerial vehicle; communications circuitry of the unmanned aerial vehicle configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the ground controller; a vehicle controller of the unmanned aerial vehicle configured to execute a flight plan; at least one special effects module of the unmanned aerial vehicle; a special effects module controller of the at least one special effects module, the special effects module controller configured to instruct the special effects module to activate the special effect in response to an activation signal from the ground controller; and a special effects material disposed within the at least one special effects module, and wherein the special effects module controller is configured to cause the special effects material to be released in response to the activation signal from the ground controller and wherein the special effects material is nontoxic.