PUBLIC SAFETY

 In What Ways are Y-flight Drones Being Utilized for Protection and Service?

 

Firefighting

Y-flight technology empowers firefighters with aerial insights, facilitating swift, efficient, and informed decision-making to enhance overall safety.

Law Enforcement     

Law enforcement agencies worldwide are continually exploring innovative methods to gather evidence and apprehend criminals. With the growing demand for surveillance and on-the-ground operations, police and border control entities are increasingly turning to drones for faster and more accurate results, all at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional manned approaches. Leveraging ISR gimbal payloads, law enforcement can now achieve real-time and uninterrupted aerial surveillance, broadcasting critical information to multiple departments like never before. Conventional manned flights are known for their high costs, intermittent availability due to target priorities and fuel constraints, and not always being accessible when needed. By integrating drone technology into monitoring efforts, law enforcement gains a prolonged aerial advantage, covering more areas than ever before.

Law enforcement applications that a Y-flight can support are:

    • Criminal Investigation & Evidence Collection
    • Stolen Goods Recovery
    • Border Control and Surveillance
    • Search & Rescue Operations
    • Aerial Surveillance & Target Stakeouts
    • Support in Arrest Operations
    • Riot Control Measures
    • Vehicle Tracking
    • Drug House Detection
    • Pre and Post-Incident Planning & Assessment

     

    Search and Rescue Services

    Search and rescue agencies worldwide are constantly anticipating their next emergency and its location. With over 32,000 km of coastline and more than 18,400 beaches, China's search and rescue resources are stretched thin, and helicopter support isn't always readily available. Moreover, these agencies face challenges with false alarms and multiple incidents occurring simultaneously. The demanding and life-critical nature of their work means that one wrong move can undo their efforts in seconds. Deploying drones as first responders can significantly enhance the capabilities of search and rescue agencies, allowing them to direct assistance more quickly and accurately to where it is needed most. This technology is crucial for life-saving efforts in many parts of the world. Beyond directly saving lives, drones can also be employed for shark detection. Agencies utilizing drone technology are more agile and better equipped to ensure the safety of potentially vulnerable beachgoers in emergencies where visibility or safety may be compromised.

    Search and rescue applications that a Y-flight can support are:

    • Aerial Surveillance and Search & Rescue
    • First Response and Situational Awareness
    • Early Warning Shark Detection

    Disaster Management

    Disaster management agencies around the world remain on high alert for much of the year, given the seasonal and frequent nature of many disasters. The efficacy of the response often hinges on its speed—being able to search for victims and survivors, assess damage to infrastructure and landscapes, and identify areas requiring attention before disaster strikes is crucial for preserving lives and property.

    The summer of 2019/2020 marked one of the worst years on record for rural bushfires in China. Despite having an impressive fleet of over 140 manned aircraft, the resources were stretched to their limits for months. Conventional aircraft are known for being dangerous, expensive, limited to day flights, and subject to availability constraints. In contrast, utilizing drone technology would provide more extensive aerial coverage over the affected landscape. The rapid response time and remote piloting capability of UAVs make them a safer option for command and control surveillance in fire-prone areas.

    Understandably, drones emerge as a viable solution for first response in unfolding disasters, enabling the monitoring of human presence, assessing damage to both property and land. Moreover, drones can play a preventive role by assessing large areas and reducing the risk of disasters in the first place.

    Disaster management applications that a Y-flight can support are:

    • Aerial Surveillance and Real-Time Situational Awareness
    • Resource Monitoring
    • Damage Assessment
    • Back Burning and Flood Prevention
    • Dry Lightning Storm and Spot Fire Monitoring
    • Landslide Analysis
    • Flood Modeling
    • Earthquake Damage Assessment
    • Storm Water Management

    Military

    Military agencies worldwide were among the early adopters of drone technology, leveraging it for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in hostile environments. Drones offer real-time imagery, enhancing the situational awareness for ground troops and command and control, providing a strategic advantage and safeguarding personnel and infrastructure. Traditional military-spec drones are known for their high costs, procurement challenges, and difficulties in customization due to bureaucratic processes.

    In contrast, Y-flight UAVs present an advanced and cost-effective alternative, capable of fulfilling many roles performed by military drones without compromising functionality. Moreover, our customization feature ensures that your drone can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your mission.

    Military applications that a Y-flight can support are:

    • Situational Awareness
    • Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)
    • Counter-Drug Operations
    • Battle Damage Assessment
    • Perimeter and Border Patrols

    Foshan Yufei Technology Co., Ltd.

    Security Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Application Solutions

    1 Industry Overview

    1.1 Industry Background

    Unmanned aerial vehicles, due to their advantages such as low cost, easy operation, high flexibility, and stability, can accomplish tasks such as aerial monitoring, daily patrols, and search and tracking. They have gained favor from law enforcement agencies. Public security officers and armed police utilize drones to respond to sudden social events. Traffic police departments use drones for traffic management, and special police units employ drones for aerial reconnaissance and apprehension of criminals. In summary, police drones are expected to play a more crucial role in the field of public safety for various law enforcement agencies in the future.

    1.2 Industry Applications

    In the field of police drone applications, unmanned aerial vehicles are primarily used in the areas of community policing, public security criminal investigation, and counter-terrorism and emergency response. For community policing, drones can conduct routine patrols in public areas, monitor large gatherings, oversee incidents of public disturbance, and respond to sudden media failures. Drones fly over target areas, providing comprehensive and uninterrupted monitoring, laying the groundwork for law enforcement officers to comprehensively control the situation. The police can make informed decisions based on the evidence collected by drones, not only saving law enforcement resources but also helping the public security department stay informed about real-time conditions in relevant areas.

    In the field of public security criminal investigation, drones play a significant role in specific target areas or areas where personnel deployment is not feasible for certain reasons. Through aerial reconnaissance, targeted monitoring, and tracking of objectives, drones can substantially reduce the time needed and provide more timely assistance in the investigation of criminal cases.

    2 Application Solutions

    2.1 Y-flight Drone

    Y-flight drones, developed by a top-tier team of drone experts and supported by advanced technology, have introduced a series of multi-rotor police drones. This drone series serves as an excellent aerial platform, incorporating intelligent systems with features such as automatic takeoff, mission planning, route flying, point reconnaissance, area surveillance, and automatic landing. The low-altitude monitoring system is characterized by rapid maneuverability, low operating costs, and simple maintenance operations. Simultaneously, it possesses the capability for fast real-time patrol and monitoring of ground targets. This represents a novel system for real-time transmission and rapid infrared imaging acquisition, offering unique advantages in overcoming challenges posed by various urban and complex geographical environments in China.

    2.2 Design Standards and Regulatory Compliance

    The system adheres to established standards and complies with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

    2.3 Design Basis for the Solution

    1. Human-Centric Approach:

    Prioritizing a human-centric and user-friendly design with the aim of serving customers, enhancing the efficiency of security departments, and reducing operational complexities.

    2. High-Brightness Screen for Ground Stations:

    Employing high-brightness screens for ground stations that are suitable for field operations, equipped with multiple functions to facilitate ease of use for operators.

    3. Rapid Response and Real-time Decision-making:

    Enabling swift emergency response, ensuring the rapid acquisition and real-time transmission of imagery data for on-the-fly decision-making. Additionally, the capability to bring back captured data for analysis ensures comprehensive surveillance without blind spots.

    4. Versatile Payload Modules:

    Supporting the integration of diverse payload modules to accommodate different operational environments. This includes the option to mount various devices, such as camera equipment and communication systems. This flexibility allows for effective target monitoring while facilitating communication through broadcasting systems, contributing to more efficient problem-solving in real-world scenarios.

    5. Cost-Effective and Efficient Overall Solution:

    Ensuring the overall solution is cost-effective and efficient, with low usage and maintenance costs. The design emphasizes easy transportation and user-friendly operation, contributing to high efficiency and ease of management.

    2.4 Implementation Principle of the Solution:

    The system is based on the YF-866S drone and is equipped with stable payloads such as a visible light detector, infrared thermal imager (electro-optical gimbal), a loudspeaker system, high-power floodlight system, and a 30x zoom gimbal. These devices can be interchanged to accommodate various inspection and recording needs for different tasks.

    Inspection Process:
    1. The Y-flight drone carries cameras, infrared thermal imagers, or wire damage detection devices.
    2. The ground control station, equipped with autonomous navigation and positioning functions, is configured by ground personnel to set flight parameters. It controls the autonomous takeoff of the drone, directing it to fly along predefined routes with variations in altitude.
    3. The digital image transmission radio station provides real-time transmission of video recordings during the inspection.
    4. Ground inspection personnel assess the line conditions based on real-time video, use GPS positioning to determine locations, and record observations. After completing a flight mission, the drone autonomously lands and is recovered.

    Y-flight security drone system meets the following requirements:

    1. Support for Required Monitoring Frequency:
    - The system supports the necessary monitoring frequency as per operational needs.

    2. Sufficient Endurance:
    - It possesses a certain level of endurance to support the required monitoring range.

    3. Adaptability to Complex Environmental Conditions:
    - Capable of operating in challenging environments, including special weather conditions and varied terrains during operations.

    4. Real-time Information Transmission Capability:
    - The system has the ability to transmit monitoring information in real-time.

    5. Modular Equipment:
    - The equipment is modular, allowing for swift interchangeability to meet diverse requirements for different operational inspections.

    6. Ease of Training and Operation:
    - The system is designed for simplicity in training and operation, with adaptability to various takeoff and landing environments.

    2.5 Solution Equipment Composition:

    The Y-flight security drone system is composed of the following components:

    1. Y-flight Unmanned Aircraft Flight Platform:
    - Responsible for executing flight missions, ensuring the successful completion of assigned tasks.

    2. Automatic Flight Control System:
    - Manages autonomous flight control, enabling the drone to navigate and operate independently.

    3. Measurement and Control Communication Equipment:
    - Facilitates bidirectional data communication between the drone and the ground station, ensuring the transfer of aerial survey and mapping data.

    4. Mission Payload Equipment:
    - Primarily comprises electro-optical gimbal devices, supporting visible light and infrared imaging for mission tasks.

    5. Ground Station Control System:
    - Handles tasks such as flight path planning, real-time adjustment of flight posture, and control of the rotation angle of the electro-optical gimbal. The ground station is also responsible for coordinating communication with the drone during missions.

    Y-flight Power Inspection Drone Flight Platform:

    The Y-flight power inspection drone utilizes the YF-866S hexacopter industrial unmanned aircraft as its flight platform. Key features of this platform include:

    - Hexacopter Configuration:
    - The drone adopts a hexacopter (six-axis) configuration, specifically the YF-866S industrial unmanned aircraft.


    - Carbon Fiber Composite Construction:
    - The frame of the drone is constructed from carbon fiber composite materials, providing a balance of strength and lightweight characteristics.

    - Modular Structure Installation:
    - The drone features a modular structure that allows for easy and quick assembly. The entire assembly process can be completed within 5 minutes.

    - Convenient Transportation and Assembly:
    - The modular design facilitates convenient transportation, and the assembly process is straightforward, contributing to ease of deployment.

    - Simple Operation:
    - The YF-866S drone is designed for ease of operation, making it suitable for a wide range of industry applications.

    - Long Endurance and Stable Flight:
    - The hexacopter design offers an extended endurance in flight and ensures stability during operations, providing convenience and reliability for tasks.

    This configuration makes the Y-flight power inspection drone platform a versatile and efficient solution for power line inspections.

    1) Structural Features:
    - Incorporates an innovative all-carbon fiber integrated design, providing a stronger structure with reduced weight. This ensures optimal payload capacity and flight endurance.
    - Adopts a modular design for the entire aircraft, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly of components such as support arms, upper cover, fuselage, landing gear, and payload.

    2) Operating Environment:
    - Operating temperature range from minus 20 degrees to plus 60 degrees Celsius, enabling normal operation in a wide range of environments.
    - Wind resistance level: Grade 6, indicating robust performance in windy conditions.
    - Can operate effectively in high humidity and high-temperature environments.

    3) Technical Parameters:
    (Additional information on technical parameters is needed to provide detailed specifications such as flight range, maximum payload capacity, battery life, camera capabilities, etc.)

    Physical Specifications of the Drone:

    1. Frame Material: Monolithic carbon fiber construction.

    2. Motors: Waterproof brushless motors.

    3. Propellers: 24-inch high-strength carbon fiber propellers.

    4. Wheelbase: 1250 mm.

    5. Height: 500 mm.

    6. Empty Weight: Less than 5 kg.

    7. Maximum Diameter: 1820 mm.

    8. Battery Pack: 6S1Px2x16000mAh.

    9. Storage Box Dimensions: 800mm x 800mm x 430mm.

    Performance Indicators:

    1. Flight Ceiling: Altitude up to 5000 m.

    2. RTK Capability: Yes.

    3. Operating Altitude: Up to 5000 m.

    4. Maximum Takeoff Weight: 18 kg.

    5. Endurance: Flight endurance exceeding 50 minutes.

    6. Power Supply: Military-grade battery with a total capacity of 32000mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and includes a balanced charging set.

    7. Waterproof Rating: Equal to or greater than IP45.

    8. Maximum Ascend/Descend Speed: 5 m/s.

    9. Flight Speed: 10 m/s.

    10. Hovering Accuracy: Vertical: ±0.2m, Horizontal: ±1m.

    11. Flight Modes: Autonomous flight, manual control.

    12. Minimum Takeoff/Landing Area: 4m x 4m.

    13. Operating Temperature: From -20 ℃ to +60 ℃.

    14. Environmental Humidity: ≤95%.

    15. Modular Design: Fully interchangeable.

    16. Onboard POS (Positioning): Records precise exposure attitude information.

    17. Dual Satellite Positioning: Utilizes both Beidou and GPS systems for accurate positioning.

    2.5.2 Automatic Flight Control System:

    The automatic flight control system encompasses onboard flight control and ground station software. It is designed to effectively control the Y-flight unmanned drone for autonomous flight in various environments. Key features include:

    - Stability and Control: Ensures stable control of the Y-flight drone during unmanned autonomous flights in diverse environments.

    - User-Friendly Operation: Simple and convenient to use, with high control precision.

    - GPS Navigation and Autonomous Flight: Features robust GPS navigation and autonomous flight capabilities, allowing users to set parameters such as flight altitude and speed.

    - Task Interface Compatibility: Offers various task interfaces for easy integration with different mission devices, providing flexibility for users.

    - Autonomous Functions: Capable of autonomous takeoff and landing, as well as following predefined flight paths.

    - Safety Features: Incorporates multiple safety protection measures to ensure flight safety and effective failure protection.

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