2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Drone is adapted to be controlled through GCS and AGTCI which either works in an autonomous way or through remote control.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a payload which works individually or in tandem.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the payload is adapted to include four cameras, LED or other suitable display boards for textual/graphical displays like simulating traffic light signals through colour displays or texts such as STOP, GO or any other message as needed.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the payload is adapted include multi-direction cameras and LED traffic light system.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to carry out analysis of the traffic through regular monitoring by providing the feed using multiple cameras at the command center.

The present invention relates to creation of a drone mounted aerial system to monitor & control the ground traffic (Aerial Ground Traffic Controller & Interceptor (AGTCI)) without the necessity of physical presence and also act as interceptor to the vehicular traffic needed to be checked by the law enforcement staff. This will provide a quick system in the hand of the traffic control agencies to attend to locations needing urgent traffic control at short notice and at multiple locations to clear the jams. This system will also be available to intercept the moving vehicles or persons, stop them and even check the papers remotely. This system will carry multi way cameras to provide all around look capability for better monitoring, control and co-ordination. Additionally, it can also carry Speed Guns to check speed violations. This system will have a major impact, the way the traffic jams and traffic light failures are currently handled. It will also save the lives of ground staff who are always under the fear of being overrun by the moving or rogue vehicles. The system can act as pilot for ambulances, fire brigade vehicles and other emergency vehicles for monitoring and clearing the way. The drone/AGTCI control can be at the local flyer level or from the central command center.

BACKGROUND

Drone Technology is proving to be a game changer in managing many aspects of management and administration through aerial means. Currently Drones are being used as monitoring and surveillance platforms mainly through the drone camera. However using Drone as an Autonomous Aerial Ground Traffic Controller can provide instant control system in the hands of the enforcement agencies.

SUMMARY

In One embodiment of the present invention, it provides an innovative way of carrying out the ground traffic control, regulation and interceptions through an aerial platform in real time.

In Second embodiment of the present invention, it enables having multi-direction cameras (generally 1-5 cameras as needed) to provide integrated visuals for all the sides. Hence, better monitoring and control.

In Third embodiment of the present invention, it enables an autonomous/intervened way of regulating the traffic, clearing the jams and making the ways.

In Fourth embodiment of the present invention, it also enables to intercept the moving vehicles or persons for various reasons, such as check on speed, signal it to stop and also have a remote check at drivers/vehicle papers.

In Fifth embodiment of the present invention, it will also enable to carry out analysis of the traffic through regular monitoring by providing the feed using multiple cameras at the command center.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

Figure 1 depicts the general use cases architecture of the invention.

Figure 2 depicts the main components

Figure 3 depicts the traffic light payload design with active text display

Figure 4 depicts the traffic light payload design with conventional light payload

Figure 5 depicts the traffic light payload design with passive control system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

This Invention is envisaged to provide a quick and more efficient way of controlling and regulating the traffic at short notices. As also to intercept moving vehicles/persons and do documentation checks remotely.

The present invention discloses a drone mounted aerial system to monitor and control a ground traffic. The system comprises a drone adapted to fly in a defined area based one or more instructions, and a base station adapted to communicate with the drone for providing the one or more instructions. The base station is in communication with one or more sensors configured at one or more defined locations.

Figure 1 shows the use case architecture of the system. The invention will be able to control the traffic, intercept the vehicles/persons and check the documents. Suitable payload will be carried by the drone. The Drone will be controlled through GCS and the AGTCI can either work in an autonomous way or through remote control as per the need of the situation. The payload can be one or the combination of sensors.

Figure 2 shows various components of the AGTCI with various payloads. The payloads can work individually or in tandem as needed.

Figure 3 shows the traffic light payload design with powered alphanumeric display. The payload will have four cameras, LED or other suitable display boards for textual/graphical displays like simulating traffic light signals through colour displays or texts like STOP, GO or any other message as needed. The message can be preprogrammed or can be fed over the air.

Figure 4. Shows the traffic light payload design with conventional light display. The payload will have four cameras and LED traffic light system.

Figure 5. Shows the traffic light payload design with passive control system. The payload is designed as backup and to conserve the system battery. This system will have multiple cameras and a way of displaying passive symbols like hand, arrows etc to convey the meaning.

We claim:

1.A drone mounted aerial system to monitor and control a ground traffic, the system comprising:
a drone adapted to fly in a defined area based one or more instructions; and
a base station adapted to communicate with the drone for providing the one or more instructions;
wherein the base station is in communication with one or more sensors configured at one or more defined locations.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Drone is adapted to be controlled through GCS and AGTCI which either works in an autonomous way or through remote control.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a payload which works individually or in tandem.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the payload is adapted to include four cameras, LED or other suitable display boards for textual/graphical displays like simulating traffic light signals through colour displays or texts such as STOP, GO or any other message as needed.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the payload is adapted include multi-direction cameras and LED traffic light system.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to carry out analysis of the traffic through regular monitoring by providing the feed using multiple cameras at the command center.