Abstract: A real-time high-definition imaging system includes a rotary-wing aerial drone that is remote-controlled by way of a control device. The drone includes at least one high-definition image sensor, a signal processing module for producing an image stream. The system includes real-time transmission means for transmitting the image stream to a fixed station. The transmission means include an optical fiber wound on a fixed reel attached to the drone with a vertical axis. An output of the optical fiber is directed downward when the drone is in the horizontal position. The optical fiber is coated with an adhesive substance to prevent the optical fiber from prematurely unwinding. One of the ends of the optical fiber is coupled to the signal processing module of the drone by an optical connector and the other end is coupled to an optical connector of a processing module of the fixed station.

Abstract: A real-time high-definition imaging system comprises a rotary-wing aerial drone that is remote-controlled by way of a control device. The drone includes at least one high-definition image sensor, a signal processing module for producing an image stream. The system includes real-time transmission means for transmitting the image stream to a fixed station. The transmission means comprise an optical fiber wound on a fixed reel attached to the drone with a vertical axis. An output of the optical fiber is directed downward when the drone is in the horizontal position. The optical fiber is coated with an adhesive substance to prevent the optical fiber from prematurely unwinding. One of the ends of the optical fiber is coupled to the signal processing module of the drone by an optical connector and the other end is coupled to an optical connector of a processing module of the fixed station.