Advanced Autonomous Drone for Extreme Environment Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856938_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Autonomous Drone for Extreme Environment Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856938_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856938_0009_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 disclosed an autonomous drone device for monitoring properties, but it lacked adaptability for specific, challenging environments. This invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the robotic rover for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote or hard-to-reach areas.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the robotic rover for specific, niche environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and remote areas. These adaptations provide an inventive step over the original patent by offering tailored solutions for unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations of the robotic rover for other niche environments, such as agricultural monitoring, environmental conservation, or search and rescue operations. The rover's design could also be modified for underwater or aerial surveillance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security services, disaster relief organizations, environmental monitoring agencies, and remote property management companies. The targeted market includes high-security facilities, disaster-stricken areas, and remote or hard-to-reach properties.

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