LAW ENFORCEMENT DRONE

Abstract

A law enforcement drone system is provided. The system features an unmanned aerial vehicle, having a wireless transceiver, an airframe, a propulsion system, a navigation mechanism, a processor, a memory, a power source, and at least one fuel tank. The system also features a control system having a wireless transceiver, an input device, capable of receiving a user's input and converting the user's input to electrical signals, a processor, and a memory. The control system is in wireless communication with the vehicle such that the control system is capable of utilizing the propulsion system in substantially real-time.

Claims

1. A law enforcement drone system, comprising: an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising: a wireless transceiver, an airframe, a propulsion system, a navigation mechanism, a processor, a memory, a power source, at least one fuel tank; a control system, comprising: a wireless transceiver, an input device, capable of receiving a user's input and converting said user's input to electrical signals, a processor, a memory, wherein said memory contains at least one computer program executable by said processor, said at least one computer program being capable of interpreting said electrical signals and transmitting corresponding instructions to said propulsion system via said wireless transceiver, a power supply, wherein said control system is in wireless communication with said vehicle such that said control system is capable of utilizing said propulsion system of said vehicle in substantially real-time.

2. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, wherein said propulsion system comprises at least one rocket or jet engine.

3. The law enforcement drone system of claim 2, wherein said at least one rocket or jet engine can be complimentarily reoriented to direct the motion of said vehicle, wherein said reorientation is performed via at least one motor rotating at least one arm.

4. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, where said vehicle is wrapped in a cloaking mechanism.

5. The law enforcement drone system of claim 4, wherein said cloaking mechanism projects the appearance of outer space.

6. The law enforcement drone system of claim 4, wherein said cloaking mechanism blends the external temperature of the vehicle with an area immediately surrounding the vehicle.

7. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, further comprising a payload.

8. The law enforcement drone system of claim 7, wherein said payload is at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of: electro-optical/infrared sensors, hyperspectral imaging sensors, LIDAR, DIAL, SAR, video recorders, and cameras.

9. The law enforcement drone system of claim 7, wherein the payload is an electromagnetic wave generator.

10. The law enforcement drone system of claim 7, wherein the payload is a conducted electrical weapon.

11. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, wherein said control system is housed in an automobile.

12. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, wherein said vehicle further comprises a radio frequency jamming mechanism.

13. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, wherein said vehicle is capable of transmitting a signal within a predetermined frequency range.

14. The law enforcement drone system of claim 1, wherein said wireless transceiver is retractable into said airframe.

15. The law enforcement drone system of claim 7, wherein said payload is retractable into said airframe.

16. The law enforcement drone system of claim 11, wherein said control system is capable on controlling the retracting of said payload, as well as the operation of said payload.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a fully-retracted position.

[0032] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention patrolling a city.

[0033] FIG. 3 shows a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, scanning a building for a specific person.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. identical elements in the various figures are identified with the same reference numerals.

[0035] Reference will now be made in detail to each embodiment of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited thereto. in fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that various modifications and variations can be made thereto.

[0036] While this disclosure refers to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications will be appreciated by those skilled in the art to adapt a particular instrument, situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the spirit thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.

[0037] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a fully-retracted position. Here, the law enforcement drone is equipped with propulsion system, and airframe. While airframe resembles an octagon here, because vehicle is intended to operate in the earth's atmosphere, the principles of aerodynamics need not be adhered to due to the low density of the air that exists in the stratosphere. Further, there are many suitable mechanisms that can power propulsion system, such as, but not limited to, ramjet, rocket propulsion, afterburners, propellers, turbines, and fans. Many modern commercial aircraft prioritize high engine efficiency and low fuel usage, while military aircraft focus on having excess thrust so that they can achieve high acceleration and help overcome the drag that occurs at high-speeds. As such, in many preferred embodiments of the present invention, propulsion system will be capable of creating large amounts of thrust very quickly, despite the fact that less drag will occur at the present invention's optimized operating altitude.

[0038] The present invention also features a variety of sensors, including a front camera, a back camera, at least two side cameras, an infrared camera, a thermal energy sensor, a plurality of tracking monitors, and a computer, which operates as a central data command. These sensors are used individually or in conjunction to help identify and track the location of a suspect, as well as to allow the law enforcement drone to have a sufficient field of vision to be operated remotely. The integrated computer will preferably house blueprints of all major makes and models of automobiles, as well as blueprint information of buildings within a certain area. Preferably, this area will correspond to the jurisdictional limits of the police force utilizing the law enforcement drone. Preferably, the law enforcement drone will be equipped with a cloaking mechanism. This may operate, either by displaying an image of space to anyone below the drone, or to cover the law enforcement drone with panels that are capable of masking the law enforcement drone's thermal signature.

[0039] Further, the law enforcement drone of the present invention is capable of generating an electromagnetic pulse. Due to shielding on the outside of the law enforcement drone, the electromagnetic pulse will not affect the computer f the law enforcement drone. This electromagnetic pulse will be able to disable the electronic systems of a suspect.

[0040] FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the law enforcement drone patrolling a city. The law enforcement drone will be capable of flying at high altitudes, as well as low altitudes. For example, the law enforcement drone will be capable of flying between buildings in a city, but will also be able to be in the low-earth atmosphere to monitor from a distance.

[0041] Preferably, the present invention is equipped with a wireless transceiver. This wireless transceiver may double as radio frequency jammer. This can be achieved by broadcasting a strong signal at the same frequency that an enemy is communicating on, or may be achieved by transmitting static, or some other predetermined sound across a wide range of frequencies.

[0042] FIG. 3 shows a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the rotatable nature of the at least one source of propulsion. The rotatable nature of the propulsion system allows the law enforcement drone to navigate freely in 3-dimensional space. In a preferred embodiment, the propulsion system is comprised of 4 rocket-powered engines, however, embodiments with two or more engines are also contemplated by the present invention. In the depicted embodiment, the law enforcement drone will use the on-board processor and memory, coupled with an integrated GPS system to move the law enforcement drone through Cartesian space. By adjusting the thrust and angle of the propulsion system in a complementary fashion, the law enforcement drone will be able to move freely across any Cartesian axis. This provides for an incredibly high level of maneuverability, which is in part made possible by the lower levels of gravity and air density that exist in the Earth's upper atmosphere. That said, the law enforcement drone is also possible of operating as low as 400 ft above the ground.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the server of the present invention is comprised of at least one memory unit and at least one processor, and handles the computational processing of the law enforcement drone. The at least one fuel tank typically holds rocket fuel, but is capable of storing any fluid that is suitable for use with the propulsion system of the present invention.

[0044] The law enforcement drone of the present invention is intended to be operated remotely. The control station can be in an automobile, in a building on earth, or from an aircraft near the law enforcement drone.

[0045] When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the embodiment(s) thereof, the articles a, an, and the are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. Similarly, the adjective another, when used to introduce an element, is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms including and having are intended to be inclusive such that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

[0046] Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.