Anomaly detection via self-lifting detector attachment member of unmanned aerial drone

A system comprising:

• a detector attachment member comprising:
• a first end configured to be coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle;
• a second end configured to be coupled to a detector;
• a body extending between the first end and the second end, the body of a length selected such that an interference of the unmanned aerial vehicle at the detector is less than an interference threshold;
• a lift system coupled to the body, wherein:
• the lift system comprises an inflatable member proximate the second end and configured to generate lift via buoyancy relative to an operating environment of the unmanned aerial vehicle;
• the body is substantially hollow;
• and
• the lift system further comprises a gas delivery system configured to supply a gas to the inflatable member via the body;
• and
• a communication system coupled to the detector attachment member, the communication system configured to provide communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the detector.

A method comprising:

• deploying a detector attachment member, the detector attachment member comprising:
• a first end configured to be coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle;
• a second end configured to be coupled to a detector;
• a body extending between the first end and the second end, the body of a length selected such that an interference of the unmanned aerial vehicle at the detector is less than an interference threshold;
• a lift system coupled to the body, wherein:
• the lift system comprises an inflatable member proximate the second end and configured to generate lift via buoyancy relative to an operating environment of the unmanned aerial vehicle;
• and
• the inflatable member comprises a light-absorbing region configured to heat a gas within the inflatable member when exposed to a focused light beam in order to generate at least a portion of the lift;
• and
• communicatively coupling a communication system to the unmanned aerial vehicle and the detector, the communication system coupled to the detector attachment member.

A non-transient, computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

• deploying a detector attachment member, the detector attachment member comprising:
• a first end configured to be coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle;
• a second end configured to be coupled to a detector;
• a body extending between the first end and the second end, the body of a length selected such that an interference of the unmanned aerial vehicle at the detector is less than an interference threshold;
• a lift system coupled to the body, wherein:
• the lift system comprises an inflatable member proximate the second end and configured to generate lift via buoyancy relative to an operating environment of the unmanned aerial vehicle;
• and
• the inflatable member comprises a light-absorbing region configured to heat a gas within the inflatable member when exposed to a focused light beam in order to generate at least a portion of the lift;
• and
• communicatively coupling a communication system to the unmanned aerial vehicle and the detector, the communication system coupled to the detector attachment member.

A system comprising:

• a detector attachment member comprising:
• a first end configured to be coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle;
• a second end configured to be coupled to a detector;
• a body extending between the first end and the second end, the body of a length selected such that an interference of the unmanned aerial vehicle at the detector is less than an interference threshold;
• a lift system coupled to the body, wherein the lift system comprises:
• a motor;
• a propulsion mechanism coupled to the motor;
• a control circuit communicatively coupled to the motor;
• and
• a power supply circuit, the power supply circuit coupled to provide power to the motor and the control circuit;
• a photoelectric panel coupled to the power supply circuit and configured to generate power when exposed to a light source, wherein the light source comprises a focused light beam;
• and
• a communication system coupled to the detector attachment member, the communication system configured to provide communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the detector.