Advanced Autonomous Drone for Property Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856938_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Autonomous Drone for Property Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856938_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856938_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,938.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to autonomous drones used for property monitoring. However, the existing design has limitations in terms of navigation, sensor accuracy, and deterrent effectiveness. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced navigation, machine learning-based sensor modules, and non-lethal deterrent systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as terrain-adaptive navigation, machine learning-based animal detection, and advanced deterrent systems, which are not present in the original patent. These innovations provide a significant improvement in unwanted animal detection and deterrent capabilities, making the invention non-obvious and novel compared to the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the navigation module, such as using lidar or radar sensors, or alternative deterrent methods like strobe lights or ultrasonic sounds. The system could also be adapted for use in different environments, such as agricultural or wildlife monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced robotic rover system has significant commercial potential in the property monitoring and protection industry, particularly for homeowners, farmers, and wildlife conservation organizations. The system's advanced capabilities and adaptability make it an attractive solution for a wide range of applications, from residential security to environmental monitoring.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M29/00
A A01 A01M7/0042
A A01 A01M7/0085
A A01 A01M7/0089
G G05 G05D1/0088
G G05 G05D1/0094
G G06 G06V20/52
G G05 G05D2201/0207

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,938
TitleRobotic rover
Assignee(s)Alarm.com Incorporated