Agricultural chemical application drone
OwnerLuciano Wibrantzinventor
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Abstract
The agricultural chemical application drone may include a drone, a computer processor, a tank, a monocular camera, binocular cameras, a LiDAR sensor, a front radar, a rear radar, a spraying system, and one or more flood lights. The drone may be an unmanned aerial vehicle optimized for agricultural applications. The drone may be operable to carry a payload of 150 kg. The front radar may allow the drone to detect and avoid collisions. The binocular cameras may identify fine obstacles. The rear radar may measure distances up to 100 meters with an accuracy of 1 cm. The drone may utilize the binocular cameras, the front radar, and the LiDAR sensor cooperatively to detect and avoid obstacles.
Claims15
An agricultural chemical application drone:
- said drone further comprising a computer processor, a tank, a front radar, a rear radar, and a spraying system;
- wherein the drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle optimized for agricultural applications;
- wherein the drone is operable to carry a payload;
- wherein the front radar allows the drone to detect and avoid collisions;
- wherein the drone utilizes the front radar, and the LiDAR sensor cooperatively to detect and avoid obstacles;
- wherein for liquid application, the drone comprises a pair of primary spray nozzles located beneath the rear rotors;
- wherein the pair of primary spray nozzles is supplemented by a pair of secondary spray nozzles added beneath the front rotors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.