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

Section	Class	Group
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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Autonomous robotic systems for environmental monitoring and property surveillance, with expertise in drone navigation, sensor integration, and animal detection technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced robotics training, experience in autonomous systems design, sensor integration, and familiarity with environmental monitoring technologies across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's drone monitoring system provides a fundamental technological framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying standard engineering modifications. The core technological principles of sensor-driven navigation, animal detection, and autonomous operation remain consistent across the disclosed variations. These adaptations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concept.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Drone with sensor for detecting and tracking animals on a property

PTD Variation

Deploying rover in high-security environments with secure communication networks

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying communication protocols is a routine engineering design choice that would be obvious to implement using standard secure networking technologies

Source Patent Element

Water nozzle mechanism for deterring animals

PTD Variation

Adapting rover for disaster relief to chase off animals from rescue zones

Obviousness Reasoning

Repurposing animal deterrence mechanisms for emergency scenarios represents a predictable application of existing technological capabilities

Source Patent Element

Sensor data analysis for animal identification

PTD Variation

Weather-resistant housing and sensors for extreme condition monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Ruggedizing electronic systems for harsh environments is a standard engineering practice with well-established design techniques

Source Patent Element

Remote navigation and sensor data transmission

PTD Variation

Satellite communication network for monitoring remote or hard-to-reach areas

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending communication range through satellite networks is a known technique for expanding autonomous system operational capabilities

Source Patent Element

Autonomous drone with animal detection capabilities

PTD Variation

Specialized rover configurations for agricultural, conservation, and search and rescue applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting robotic platforms for different domain-specific use cases represents a predictable technological evolution using existing system architectures

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the technological teachings of US Patent 11856938, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential claims to these technological adaptations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103 due to the predictable combination of known autonomous robotic monitoring techniques with domain-specific environmental requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,938
Title	Robotic rover
Assignee(s)	Alarm.com Incorporated