Development of a Combined Mechatronic System Based on a Mobile Platform and a Drone for Monitoring of Natural Hazards in Mountainous Areas

Abstract

The development of mountain areas is complicated by a number of natural hazards, which primarily include mudflows and snow avalanches. The article presents the results of the development of a combined mechatronic system based on a mobile platform and a drone for monitoring natural hazards in mountainous areas. The mobile platform delivers the drone to the area of a mudflow or avalanche area, where it is difficult and dangerous to approach. From the mobile platform, a drone equipped with a video camera is launched, which monitors a territory according to a given program. The mobile platform is equipped with a power source for automatic recharging of drone batteries.