Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device for protecting the connection between a detachable wired drone (1) and the wire (5) thereof. This device enables the plug (3) to be reused even when it has fallen many times from a great height and limits the risk of injury and electrocution of people. The device consists of a non-conductive envelope surrounding the electrical contacts of the plug (3), a procedure or a mechanical system that cuts off the power when the plug (3) is detached from the drone (1), a system for mechanical protection against impacts, which can be an energy-dissipating envelope, a parachute-like system (4) for slowing down the fall, or the separation of the plug into a plurality of parts connected by a flexible element. The device according to the invention is particularly applicable to wired drones (1) in order to speed up movement outside the perimeter defined by the wire (5).

Abstract: A system including a drone, a wire and a docking station allowing the autonomous landing of the drone in degraded conditions. The docking station including a landing platform. The landing procedure includes stopping the automatic position control of the drone, producing a motor thrust higher than the weight of the drone, the automatic control of the attitude of the drone, and pulling upon the wire in order to bring the drone back to the platform. This system makes emergency landings possible, or landings under violent winds, or when the docking station is in movement on a vehicle, reducing material breakage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device for protecting the connection between a detachable wired drone (1) and the wire (5) thereof. This device enables the plug (3) to be reused even when it has fallen many times from a great height and limits the risk of injury and electrocution of people. The device consists of a non-conductive envelope surrounding the electrical contacts of the plug (3), a procedure or a mechanical system that cuts off the power when the plug (3) is detached from the drone (1), a system for mechanical protection against impacts, which can be an energy-dissipating envelope, a parachute-like system (4) for slowing down the fall, or the separation of the plug into a plurality of parts connected by a flexible element. The device according to the invention is particularly applicable to wired drones (1) in order to speed up movement outside the perimeter defined by the wire (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising a drone (1), a wire (2) and a docking station (3) allowing the autonomous landing of the drone (1) in degraded conditions. The docking station (3) comprises a landing platform (32). The landing procedure includes stopping the automatic position control of the drone (1), producing a motor thrust higher than the weight of the drone (1), the automatic control of the attitude of the drone (1), and pulling upon the wire (2) in order to bring the drone (1) back to the platform (32). This system makes emergency landings possible, or landings under violent winds, or when the docking station (3) is in movement on a vehicle, reducing material breakage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a secure wire-based system for a drone. Said system ensures suitable traction on the wire during normal control of the drone and automatically locks the wire to a maximum length predefined by the user. The locking is in one direction: it locks the unwinding of the wire without preventing the winding thereof. The drone thus moves within a half-sphere, the radius of which is the maximum length defined by the user. Said system is made up of a motor (13) and a drum (14) on which a wire (10), having a one-direction locking mechanism, for example (X2), is wound. The system according to the invention makes it possible to limit the possible drone crashing area if the drone malfunctions, and is intended in particular for operations on airports or critical populated or industrial regions.