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DE-202025003812-U1 - Lightweight drone housing with integrated electromagnetic, mechanical, thermal and self-contained protection structure

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Abstract

Drone housing, consisting of at least one mechanical outer shell that protects the drone against collisions, pressure and air resistance.

Assignees

  • HOGL PETER GEORG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20251209
Priority Date
20251209

Claims (16)

  1. Drone housing, consisting of at least one mechanical outer shell that protects the drone against collisions, pressure and air resistance.
  2. Drone housing after Claim 1 characterized in that conductive structures such as wires or metal fibers are embedded in the housing to dissipate electromagnetic interference.
  3. Drone housing after Claim 2 , characterized in that additional conductive fillers are contained in the plastic.
  4. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 3 , characterized in that a vapor-deposited or plasma-assisted functional layer of metal, metal oxide, graphite or carbon is applied to at least one surface of the housing.
  5. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 4 characterized in that the vapor-deposited functional layer serves for electromagnetic shielding, EMP protection, radar or radio interference.
  6. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 5 characterized by the presence of a protective layer that dissipates, distributes or reflects heat.
  7. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 6 , characterized in that damping layers (elastomers, foams, silicone) are incorporated to reduce vibrations and shock loads.
  8. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 7 , characterized in that the protective layers are combined or arranged modularly to ensure mechanical, electromagnetic and thermal protection functions simultaneously.
  9. Drone housing after one that Claims 1 - 8 characterized by the fact that the energy supply is self-sufficient, e.g. via high-performance batteries, solar cells or kinetic energy recovery.
  10. Drone housing after Claim 9 characterized by the fact that an autonomous control and navigation capability is provided, which independently calculates flight routes and detects obstacles.
  11. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 10 , characterized in that a vapor-deposited or plasma-assisted conductive functional layer made of metal, metal oxide, carbon, graphite or a multiple combination is applied to at least one outer and/or inner surface of the housing, which serves for electromagnetic shielding, dissipation of overvoltages, EMP protection and/or reduction of the radar signature.
  12. Drone housing after Claim 11 , characterized in that the vapor-deposited functional layer additionally has a thermal protection, heat distribution or heat reflection function, in particular for the protection of the power supply, computing unit and sensors of the drone.
  13. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 12 , characterized in that embedded conductive structures, conductive fillers in plastic and vapor-deposited functional layers are used simultaneously or alternatively in any combination to achieve a multi-stage electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal protection effect.
  14. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 13 , characterized in that the drone is equipped with a self-sufficient power supply comprising at least one integrated battery, solar cells, kinetic energy recovery or combined energy sources to fly independently of external power sources.
  15. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 14 characterized by the fact that the drone has autonomous control and navigation capabilities that allow it to independently calculate flight routes, avoid obstacles, fly to targets and react to events in real time without requiring manual intervention.
  16. Drone housing according to one of the Claims 1 - 15 , characterized by the fact that the protective and functional layers are optimized in combination to ensure the survival and operational capability of the drone over longer periods and in critical operating conditions.

Description

Technical field: The present invention relates to a drone housing/protection system for unmanned aerial vehicles that protects the drone mechanically, electromagnetically, and thermally, while also enabling autonomous flight. The system is suitable for military, police, and industrial applications, particularly in environments with high electromagnetic interference, jamming, lightning strikes, or extreme mechanical stress. State of the art: Individual drone housings are made of plastic, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. Conductive structures such as metal wires are occasionally used for EMC protection. Solar cells, batteries, and autonomous control already exist in individual projects. No known system combines mechanical stability, conductive shielding, thermal protection layers, vibration-damping layers, and autonomous flight capability in a single modular system. Solutions to the invention: The invention creates a multi-layered hybrid drone housing comprising the following layers: -Outer layer (mechanical protection): fiberglass or carbon fiber structure, protection against pressure, collisions, air resistance. -Shielding layer (EMC/EMP protection): metal mesh, conductive polymer matrix, graphite or carbon, protection against jamming, EMP, lightning, radar or radio interference. -Damping layer: Elastomers, foams or silicone, reduction of vibrations and shocks, protection of electronics. -Inner layer (structure & energy): ABS or high-strength plastic with conductive fillers or metal fibers. Houses batteries, processing unit, and sensors. Provides heat distribution and dissipates overvoltages. -Autonomous energy supply: High-performance batteries, flexible solar cells or kinetic energy recovery allow flights independent of external power sources. -Autonomous steering and navigation capability: Flight route planning, obstacle avoidance, target approach and event response in real time, completely without manual intervention. Advantages of the invention: -Protection against EMP, jamming, lightning strikes, and static discharge.-Protection of the on-board electronics, control system, sensors and communication.-Mechanical stability against collisions, vibrations and shock.-Extended operating time thanks to a strong energy supply.-Autonomous flight capability without ground control.-Modular system: Layers and materials can be combined for different drone sizes and areas of application.-Series production is possible through a combination of injection molding, laminate and hybrid materials.Optional radar and thermal signature reducing coatings. Additional design details: -Material combinations: copper wires, aluminum foils, carbon- or graphite fibers, conductive polymers, vapor-deposited metal layers.-Hybrid layer system: Each layer fulfills clearly defined functions: mechanical, electromagnetic, thermal, vibration-absorbing, energy- or navigation-supporting.-Redundancy: Multiple control, battery, and sensor systems to compensate for failures of individual components.-Retrofit capability: Vapor-deposited layers can also be applied subsequently, e.g. for upgrades or adaptation to new applications.-Safety & Efficiency: Protection of infrastructure, minimization of collateral damage and longer drone lifespan. Conclusion: This hybrid drone protection system is a novel, industrially deployable, all-in-one system that combines mechanical stability, electromagnetic shielding, thermal protection, vibration damping, and autonomous flight capability. The system is modular, scalable, and patentable, protecting the drone from external attacks and increasing its operational time and survivability under critical conditions.