WO2026048257A1 - Dispositif de commande de drone, dispositif de fourniture de contenu d'image, système de fourniture de contenu d'image, procédé de commande de drone, procédé de fourniture de contenu d'image, programme de commande de drone et programme de fourniture de contenu d'image - Google Patents

Dispositif de commande de drone, dispositif de fourniture de contenu d'image, système de fourniture de contenu d'image, procédé de commande de drone, procédé de fourniture de contenu d'image, programme de commande de drone et programme de fourniture de contenu d'image

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WO2026048257A1
WO2026048257A1 PCT/JP2025/022504 JP2025022504W WO2026048257A1 WO 2026048257 A1 WO2026048257 A1 WO 2026048257A1 JP 2025022504 W JP2025022504 W JP 2025022504W WO 2026048257 A1 WO2026048257 A1 WO 2026048257A1
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俊広 西沢
純一 長田
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  • the present invention relates to a drone control device, an image content providing device, an image content providing system, a drone control method, an image content providing method, a drone control program, and an image content providing program.
  • Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a technology that detects people in videos taken by a drone and automatically controls the drone's flight based on images of the detected people.
  • Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 A business model in which drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) are used to capture videos of visitors at tourist spots and events, and then the videos are edited or processed before being sold or distributed, is expected to become a profitable service.
  • Existing technologies useful for such services include automatic drone control technology and automatic image editing technology (see, for example, Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2).
  • the automatic control technology described in Non-Patent Document 1 does not support flight control that ensures appropriate capture of tourists and the object spots at tourist spots. As a result, skilled drone piloting skills are required to realize the desired service.
  • the automatic editing technology described in Non-Patent Document 2 does not support the creation of content that is attractive to tourists and event participants.
  • videos captured by drones are distributed in a time-consuming and costly manner, such as by editing the raw data on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to create content, then copying it to media such as a CD-ROM or USB memory stick and handing it to the user.
  • the present invention was made in light of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide users with a one-stop shop for image content captured by drones.
  • one aspect of the present invention is a drone control device that controls a drone equipped with a camera, and includes a flight plan storage unit that stores a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, intermediate points, and arrival points, and a flight control unit that controls the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit.
  • the flight control unit may control the drone's start, stop, end, ascent, descent, hovering, forward movement, backward movement, left turn, and right turn.
  • the flight controller may modify the flight plan based on images captured by the camera.
  • the drone control device may further include a flight plan selection unit for selecting one flight plan from multiple flight plans.
  • the flight plan storage unit may store multiple flight plans.
  • the drone control device may further include an abnormality detection unit that detects abnormalities, and a flight control switching unit that switches control of the drone between control by the flight control unit and manual control.
  • the flight control switching unit may switch control of the drone from control by the flight control unit to manual control when the abnormality detection unit detects an abnormality.
  • the flight control switching unit may switch control of the drone from manual control to control by the flight control unit when the anomaly detection unit no longer detects an abnormality.
  • the drone control device may further include a camera control unit that controls the camera.
  • the flight plan storage unit may further store information regarding the camera's shooting direction at the departure point, intermediate points, and arrival point.
  • the camera control unit may control the camera's shooting direction in accordance with the information stored in the flight plan storage unit.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is an image content providing device.
  • This device comprises any of the drone control devices described above and an image content creation unit.
  • the image content creation unit creates image content to be provided to a user by automatically editing images captured by the camera in conjunction with a flight plan stored in a flight plan storage unit.
  • the image content creation unit may process and modify images captured by the camera.
  • the image content creation unit may add audio linked to the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit to the image captured by the camera.
  • the audio associated with the flight plan may include music.
  • the drone may be equipped with a microphone that records the user's voice.
  • the audio associated with the flight plan may include the user's voice recorded by the microphone.
  • the image content providing device may further include an image content sending unit that sends the image content created by the image content creation unit to the user.
  • the image content providing device may further include an image content management unit that links each image content created by the image content creation unit to a corresponding user from among the multiple users.
  • the image content transmission unit may transmit each image content to the user linked by the image content management unit.
  • the image content providing device may further include a billing unit that charges the user for the image content sent to the user.
  • the image content providing device may further include an image content selection unit that presents image content associated with the user to the user and allows the user to select image content to be transmitted from the presented image content.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is an image content provision system.
  • This system includes a drone, a server, and a user terminal.
  • the drone is equipped with a camera and an image content management unit described above.
  • the server is equipped with a flight plan storage unit described above, an image content creation unit described above, an image content transmission unit described above, and an image content management unit described above.
  • the user terminal is equipped with an image content receiving unit that receives image content transmitted from the image content transmission unit.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is a drone control method for controlling a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This method includes the steps of storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, intermediate points, and an arrival point, and controlling the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is a method for providing image content using a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This method includes the steps of storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, intermediate points, and arrival points, controlling the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan, and automatically editing images captured by the camera in conjunction with the flight plan to create image content to be provided to a user.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is a drone control program for controlling a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This program causes a computer to execute the steps of storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, intermediate points, and an arrival point, and controlling the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is a program for providing image content using a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This program causes a computer to execute the following steps: storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, intermediate points, and arrival points; controlling the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan; and automatically editing images captured by the camera in conjunction with the flight plan to create image content to be provided to a user.
  • image content captured by drones can be provided to users in one place.
  • FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the drone control device according to the first embodiment. This is a photograph taken from a drone controlled by the drone control device of Figure 1.
  • FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device according to a second embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device according to a third embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device according to a fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device according to a fifth embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device according to a sixth embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device according to a seventh embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device according to an eighth embodiment.
  • FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device according to a ninth embodiment.
  • FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing system according to a tenth embodiment.
  • 13 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of a drone control method according to an eleventh embodiment.
  • the term “user” typically refers to the end user receiving the image content provision service. However, depending on the context, the term “user” may also refer to the provider of the image content provision service, the operator or administrator of the drone, etc.
  • FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device 1 according to a first embodiment.
  • the drone control device 1 controls a drone 90 equipped with a camera 91.
  • the drone control device 1 includes a flight plan storage unit 11 and a flight control unit 12.
  • Drone 90 uses camera 91 to capture images of users (tourists or event participants) at tourist spots or event venues (e.g., entrance ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, company entrance ceremonies, weddings, etc.). The captured images are edited or processed before being sold or distributed to users.
  • the photographing method used in this case is, for example, as follows: the drone approaches the user and takes a close-up photograph of the user's face and body, then raises the drone to take a wide-angle image centered on the user, and finally pans the camera widely to capture the entire landscape of the tourist spot, such as the mountains or sea.
  • the photographing method used by the drone 90 in this embodiment has predetermined characteristics for each service provided.
  • the flight plan of the drone 90 also has predetermined characteristics.
  • the drone 90 may depart from a departure point (such as the base of the drone 90), fly to a tourist spot where the user is standing, stop at a point to take a close-up of the user, rise to a predetermined altitude and stop at a point to take a wide-angle image, rise and turn again, stop at a point to take a picture of the entire landscape, and then fly to a destination point (such as the base of the drone 90) and finish.
  • a departure point such as the base of the drone 90
  • a tourist spot where the user is standing
  • stop at a point to take a close-up of the user rise to a predetermined altitude and stop at a point to take a wide-angle image
  • rise and turn again stop at a point to take a picture of the entire landscape
  • a destination point such as the base of the drone 90
  • Another possible shooting method would be, for example, to first capture the entire landscape from high above, far away from the user, then descend and zoom in to capture the user, and finally take a close-up shot of the user's face and body from a closer distance.
  • the flight plan for drone 90 is to rise quickly from the departure point (such as the drone's 90 base) into the sky, stop once it reaches a specified altitude to capture the entire landscape, then slowly descend while keeping the user on the screen, stop once it gets close to the user to capture a close-up shot, and finally fly to the destination point (such as the drone's 90 base) to finish.
  • the flight plan of the drone 90 can be any suitable one depending on the services to be provided.
  • the flight plan storage unit 11 stores a predetermined flight plan including the departure point, waypoints, and arrival point as described above.
  • the flight plan storage unit 11 may store only one flight plan, or multiple flight plans.
  • the flight control unit 12 controls the flight of the drone 90 so that it flies according to the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit 11.
  • the flight control unit 12 may, for example, control the drone 90's flight start, stop, end, ascent, descent, hovering, forward movement, backward movement, left turn, and right turn.
  • the drone 90 and the drone control device 1 are shown as separate entities, but this is not limited to this.
  • the drone control device 1 may be mounted on the drone 90 as a whole, or either the flight plan storage unit 11 or the flight control unit 12 may be mounted on the drone 90, with the other being separate from the drone 90 (the same applies below).
  • Figure 2 shows photographs taken by a drone 90 controlled by the drone control device 1.
  • (a) is a close-up photograph of the user taken from the drone approaching the user
  • (b) is a wide-angle photograph centered on the user taken by raising the drone
  • (c) is a photograph of the entire landscape taken by raising the drone even further.
  • drone photography of tourist spots and event venues has certain characteristics.
  • drone flight plans also have certain characteristics. Therefore, by focusing on these characteristics, storing them as flight plans and applying them to automatic control, it is possible to capture the desired aerial footage even without a highly skilled pilot.
  • the flight plan was predetermined for each service and was fixed. However, this is not limited to this, and the flight plan may be modified as appropriate.
  • the flight control unit 12 may modify the flight plan based on images captured by the camera 91 of the drone 90. Specifically, for example, when there are many users in the subject group, the flight plan may be modified so that the aircraft steps back slightly in order to fit all of the users into the frame when taking close-up photographs. Alternatively, when the day of photography is blessed with good weather and a beautiful view, the flight plan may be modified so that the aircraft stops for a longer period of time in order to capture a full picture of the entire landscape.
  • Second Embodiment 3 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device 2 according to the second embodiment.
  • the drone control device 2 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, and a flight plan selection unit 13. That is, the drone control device 2 includes the flight plan selection unit 13 in addition to the configuration of the drone control device 1 in FIG.
  • the other configuration of the drone control device 2 is the same as the configuration of the drone control device 1.
  • the flight plan selection unit 13 is a selection device for selecting one flight plan from multiple flight plans.
  • the flight plan storage unit 11 stores multiple flight plans.
  • the flight plan selection unit 13 may, for example, display some or all of the multiple flight plans stored in the flight plan storage unit 11. The user may select a desired flight plan from the multiple flight plans displayed. In this case, the flight plan may be selected by the operator of the drone control device 2, or by the user receiving the image content. Alternatively, the flight plan selection unit 13 may automatically select a flight plan according to predetermined conditions.
  • FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device 3 according to the third embodiment.
  • the drone control device 3 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, an abnormality detection unit 14, and a flight control switching unit 15. That is, the drone control device 3 includes the abnormality detection unit 14 and the flight control switching unit 15 in addition to the configuration of the drone control device 1 in FIG.
  • the other configuration of the drone control device 3 is the same as the configuration of the drone control device 1.
  • the anomaly detection unit 14 detects abnormalities in the drone 90. For example, the anomaly detection unit 14 detects abnormalities when an unexpected obstacle appears, a person or animal approaches, there is a sudden change in weather such as a sudden gust of wind or lightning, or there is a malfunction of the drone.
  • the flight control switching unit 15 switches control of the drone 90 from control by the flight control unit 12 to manual control.
  • control of the drone 90 switches to manual control, thereby preventing accidents and damage to the aircraft.
  • the flight control switching unit 15 may switch control of the drone 90 from manual control to control by the flight control unit 12 (i.e., control of the drone 90 may return from manual control to control by the flight control unit 12).
  • control of the drone 90 is switched back to control by the flight control unit 12, allowing service to be resumed smoothly.
  • FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a drone control device 4 according to a fourth embodiment.
  • the drone control device 4 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, and a camera control unit 16. That is, the drone control device 4 includes the camera control unit 16 in addition to the components of the drone control device 1 in FIG.
  • the other components of the drone control device 4 are the same as those of the drone control device 1.
  • the flight plan storage unit 11 stores information about a predetermined flight plan including the departure point, waypoints, and arrival points of the drone 90, as well as information about the shooting direction of the camera 91 at the departure point, waypoints, and arrival points.
  • the camera control unit 16 controls the shooting direction of the camera 91 in accordance with the information stored in the flight plan storage unit 11.
  • the camera control unit 16 controls, for example, as follows: when the aircraft is approaching the user, the camera 91 is pointed toward the user's face or body; when the aircraft is ascending to a predetermined altitude, the camera 19 is pointed to capture a wide-angle image centered on the user; and finally, when the camera is ascending significantly, the camera 19 is pointed toward a tourist spot such as the mountains or sea.
  • the camera is controlled in conjunction with the flight plan, allowing for optimal image capture.
  • the image content providing device 30 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, and an image content creating unit 41. That is, the image content providing device 30 includes the image content creating unit 41 in addition to the configuration of the drone control device 1 in FIG.
  • the other configuration of the image content providing device 30 is the same as the configuration of the drone control device 1.
  • the image content creation unit 41 automatically edits the images captured by the camera 91 in conjunction with the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit 11 to create image content to be provided to the user.
  • the image content creation unit 41 automatically edits the raw data received from the camera 91, for example, by cutting out unnecessary video periods, fast-forwarding, slowing down playback, and reversing playback in conjunction with the flight plan. This allows for the creation of image content that is appealing to users.
  • the image content creation unit 41 may also add text or audio to the raw data.
  • this embodiment has the advantage that the flight plan storage unit 11 has a predetermined flight plan that includes a departure point, waypoints, and arrival points. Utilizing this, image editing content can be associated with the flight plan scenario, making it possible to automatically create image content that is suitable for the desired service (i.e., that is attractive to the user).
  • the image content creation unit 41 may process and modify the image captured by the camera 91.
  • the image content creation unit 41 may perform cropping, add information, etc. on the entire raw data.
  • the image content creation unit 41 may erase, modify the shape, change the color, or change the image quality of some objects within the raw data. At this time, processing may be performed to delete objects that are inappropriate from a legal or customary perspective.
  • image content can be modified in even more detail to suit the user's preferences or to avoid violating laws, etc.
  • the image content creation unit 41 may add audio linked to the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit 11 to the image captured by the camera 91.
  • image content with audio can be created, making it possible to provide even more appealing image content to users.
  • the audio linked to the flight plan may include music. This allows image content to be created with music, making image content even more appealing to users.
  • the drone 90 may be equipped with a microphone that records the user's voice.
  • the user's voice recorded by the microphone is sent to the image content creation unit 41.
  • the image content creation unit 41 adds the audio, including the user's voice, recorded by the microphone to an image in conjunction with the flight plan.
  • the user's own voice can be reflected in the image content, making it possible to provide image content that is more familiar and appealing to the user.
  • Sixth Embodiment 7 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device 31 according to a sixth embodiment.
  • the image content providing device 31 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, an image content creation unit 41, and an image content transmission unit 42. That is, the image content providing device 31 includes the image content transmission unit 42 in addition to the configuration of the image content providing device 30 in FIG. 6.
  • the other configuration of the image content providing device 31 is the same as the configuration of the image content providing device 30.
  • the image content sending unit 42 sends the image content created by the image content creation unit 41 to the user terminal 100.
  • the image content transmission unit 42 may transmit image content to the user terminal 100 using any suitable wireless protocol.
  • the image content may be uploaded to the user terminal 100 upon a trigger from the image content transmission unit 42, or may be downloaded from the image content transmission unit 42 upon a trigger from the user terminal 100.
  • image content has been distributed to users via a time-consuming method of copying it onto media such as a CD-ROM or USB memory and handing it over to the user.
  • the created image content is instantly sent to the user, making it possible to realize a one-stop service for more attractive image content.
  • FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device 32 according to a seventh embodiment.
  • the image content providing device 32 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, an image content creating unit 41, an image content transmitting unit 42, and an image content management unit 43. That is, the image content providing device 32 includes the image content management unit 43 in addition to the configuration of the image content providing device 31 in FIG. 7.
  • the other configuration of the image content providing device 32 is the same as the configuration of the image content providing device 31.
  • the image content management unit 43 links each image content created by the image content creation unit 41 to a corresponding user from among multiple users.
  • the image content management unit 43 may, for example, have a content database made up of image content and a user database made up of users. In this case, the image content management unit 43 may link each image content in the content database to each user in the user database one by one.
  • the image content sending unit 42 classifies each image content by user linked by the image content management unit 43 and sends it to each user.
  • each image content can be sent to each user safely and reliably.
  • Embodiment 9 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing device 33 according to an eighth embodiment.
  • the image content providing device 33 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, an image content creating unit 41, an image content transmitting unit 42, an image content managing unit 43, and an accounting unit 44. That is, the image content providing device 33 includes the accounting unit 44 in addition to the configuration of the image content providing device 32 in FIG. 8.
  • the other configuration of the image content providing device 33 is the same as the configuration of the image content providing device 32.
  • the billing unit 44 charges the user for the image content sent to that user.
  • the billing unit 44 may be linked to any suitable payment system.
  • the billing unit 44 may be linked to an electronic money payment system, a prepaid card payment system, a QR code (registered trademark) payment system, a credit card payment system, a debit card payment system, etc. to perform billing.
  • charges for provided image content can be collected in one place, making it possible to provide a convenient and attractive service for both the service provider and the service recipient.
  • the image content providing device 34 includes a flight plan storage unit 11, a flight control unit 12, an image content creation unit 41, an image content transmission unit 42, an image content management unit 43, and an image content selection unit 45. That is, the image content providing device 34 includes the image content selection unit 45 in addition to the configuration of the image content providing device 33 in FIG. 9 .
  • the other configuration of the image content providing device 34 is the same as the configuration of the image content providing device 33.
  • the image content selection unit 45 presents the user with image content associated with that user and allows the user to select the image content to be sent from the presented image content.
  • the image content selection unit 45 may present the image content associated with the user to the user in any suitable manner.
  • the image content selection unit 45 may present the image content in a list display sorted by date/time or file size, in a thumbnail display, or in a playlist display of the user's preferences.
  • the image content may also be displayed on a user terminal such as a smartphone or tablet.
  • the user may select image content in any suitable manner.
  • the user may select image content directly at a tourist spot, event venue, or other location, or may save an image content list on their device and select image content later.
  • the user may be provided with a URL or the like for selecting image content, from which the user may select image content.
  • users can view multiple image contents, select the desired image content, and purchase it.
  • FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of an image content providing system 80 according to a tenth embodiment.
  • the image content providing system 80 includes a drone 90, a server 70, and a user terminal 100.
  • the drone 90 is equipped with a camera 91 and a flight control unit 12.
  • the flight control unit 12 controls the flight of the drone 90 so that it flies according to the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit 11.
  • the server 70 comprises a flight plan storage unit 11, an image content creation unit 41, an image content transmission unit 42, and an image content management unit 43.
  • the flight plan storage unit 11 stores a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, waypoints, and arrival points.
  • the image content creation unit 41 creates image content to be provided to the user by automatically editing images captured by the camera 91 in conjunction with the flight plan stored in the flight plan storage unit 11.
  • the image content transmission unit 42 transmits the image content created by the image content creation unit 41 to the user terminal 100.
  • the image content management unit 43 links each image content created by the image content creation unit 41 to a corresponding user among multiple users.
  • the user terminal 100 includes an image content receiving unit 101.
  • the image content receiving unit 101 receives image content transmitted from the image content transmitting unit 42.
  • the drone 90, server 70, and user terminal 100 work together to provide the image content provision service described above.
  • the drone 90, server 70, and user terminal 100 work together to provide the desired image content provision service described above while distributing functions.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of a drone control method according to an eleventh embodiment.
  • This method is a drone control method for controlling a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This method includes step S1 of storing a flight plan and step S2 of controlling the flight of the drone.
  • step S1 the method stores a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, waypoints, and arrival points.
  • step S2 the method controls the flight of the drone to fly according to the flight plan stored in step S1.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing steps of an image content providing method according to a twelfth embodiment.
  • This method is an image content providing method using a drone equipped with a camera.
  • This method includes step S1 of storing a flight plan, step S2 of controlling the flight of the drone, and step S3 of creating image content. That is, this method includes step S3 in addition to steps S1 and S2 of the drone control method shown in FIG. 12.
  • step S3 the method automatically edits the images captured by the drone's camera in conjunction with the flight plan stored in step S1 to create image content to be provided to the user.
  • the thirteenth embodiment is a computer-executable program that executes processing according to the flow chart of Fig. 12. That is, the program causes a computer to execute step S1 of storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, waypoints, and arrival points, and step S2 of controlling the flight of a drone so that the drone flies according to the flight plan.
  • a program for controlling a drone can be implemented as software so that image content captured by the drone can be provided to users in one stop.
  • the fourteenth embodiment is also a computer-executable program.
  • This program executes processing according to the flow chart of Fig. 13. That is, this program causes a computer to execute the following steps: Step S1: storing a predetermined flight plan including a departure point, waypoints, and arrival points; Step S2: controlling the flight of the drone so that it flies in accordance with the flight plan; and Step S3: automatically editing images captured by a camera in conjunction with the flight plan to create image content to be provided to a user.
  • a program can be implemented as software that simply creates image content that is attractive to users based on footage captured by a drone.
  • FIG. 14 shows an example of a flight plan for the image content providing device according to the embodiment and an example of an automatic editing timeline linked to the flight plan.
  • the drone hovers in mid-air. During this time, the footage is not edited or processed in any special way. Title captions are added as text.
  • the audio is the user's voice recorded by a microphone installed on the drone.
  • the drone will move backwards 100m. From 9 seconds to 12 seconds after the start of the flight, no special editing or processing is done to the video. From 3 seconds to 16 seconds after the start of the flight, the video will be played at double speed. No text will be added, but music will be used as audio.
  • the drone moves backward 150 meters and rises 10 meters. During this time, the video is played at double speed. No text is added, but music is used as audio.
  • the drone From 21 seconds to 25 seconds after the start of the flight, the drone ascends 30 meters while pointing the camera in a -20° direction. During this time, the video is played at 4x speed. No text is added, but music is used as audio.
  • the drone rises 40 meters. During this time, the video is played at 4x speed. No text is added, but music is used as audio.
  • the drone From 31 to 44 seconds into the flight, the drone will rotate 180 degrees. From 31 to 32 seconds into the flight, the video will be played at four times the speed. From 33 to 42 seconds into the flight, the video will be deleted and expanded onto the screen. From 43 to 44 seconds into the flight, the video will be played at double the speed. No text will be added, and music will be used as audio.
  • the drone hovers and stops in the air. From 45 to 47 seconds after the start of the flight, the footage is not specially edited or processed. From 48 to 49 seconds after the start of the flight, the footage is unfolded on the screen. From 50 to 52 seconds after the start of the flight, the footage is not specially edited or processed. No text is added, but music is used as audio.
  • the flight control unit controlled the drone's ascent, descent, hovering, forward movement, backward movement, left turn, and right turn.
  • the flight control unit may control any suitable drone movement, such as the drone's acceleration, deceleration, tilt, skidding, meandering, and wobbling.
  • the camera control unit controlled the camera's shooting direction in accordance with the information stored in the flight plan storage unit.
  • the camera control unit may control any suitable setting items, such as the camera's aperture value, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, magnification, contrast, color tone, etc.
  • the present invention relates to a drone control device, an image content providing device, an image content providing system, a drone control method, an image content providing method, a drone control program, and an image content providing program.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de commande de drone (1) pour commander un drone (90) équipé d'un appareil de prise de vues (91) comprenant : une unité de stockage de plan de vol (11) qui stocke un plan de vol prédéterminé comprenant un point de départ, un point de cheminement et un point d'arrivée ; et une unité de commande de vol (12) qui commande le vol du drone (90) de telle sorte que le drone (90) vole conformément au plan de vol stocké dans l'unité de stockage de plan de vol (11).
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