Abstract:
A magnetic end effector utilizing a switchable Halbach array includes a pair of opposing members that can move towards and away from each other. The switchable Halbach arrays are located on or near the inner surface of the opposing members. A mechanical switching system is used to control the switchable Halbach arrays by moving one or more magnets that make up the switchable Halbach arrays. When manipulated in a certain way, the switchable Halbach arrays cause the opposing members to move towards each other, and when manipulate in a different manner, cause the opposing members to move away from each other.
Abstract:
A navigation system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The navigation system includes a dedicated short range communication (DSRC) module onboard the UAV configured to communicate with DSRC modules of land-based vehicles for tracking travel paths of the land-based vehicles and deriving location of roadways based on the travel paths. A flight control module of the UAV is configured to navigate the UAV to follow roadways identified based on the tracked travel paths of the land-based vehicles.
Abstract:
Redundancy in engine timing position sensing maintains a UAV operational in the event of failure of a primary engine timing position sub-system. The redundancy avoids duplication of the primary crankshaft timing position sensing components, and avoids adding weight, cost and component complexity. Conditioned (square) waveform(s) (102) is/are created from respective sinusoidal waveform(s). Each consecutive leading edge (103a) and trailing edge (103b) of the pulses of the square waveform (102) is derived from the crossing of the zero voltage value by consecutive sinusoidal waveforms A,B,C (e.g. Voltage (V) vs Time (t) or angular degrees). The square pulse waveform (102) is output (104) to a microcontroller (106) to create and output a pseudo crankshaft timing position signal (108) to be used by an ECU to determine ignition and fuel injection events in the event that the primary timing signal from the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) has failed. The signal (108) output to the ECU can have a missing pulse (116) (i.e. indicative of a TDC position of the engine crankshaft) as well as multiple square pulses (114) corresponding to the pulses of the initial square pulse waveform (102). The waveform signal (108) is therefore derived from the alternator waveform signal(s) and provides a pseudo crankshaft timing position signal in the event of failure of the primary or initial CPS signal.
Abstract:
Described are systems and methods for drone interdiction. A target aircraft is detected based on data from one or more of one or more radars, a fixed camera image from one or more fixed cameras, and an interceptor aircraft image from a camera mounted to an interceptor aircraft. An interception location is generated describing where the interceptor aircraft and the target aircraft are expected to meet. The interceptor aircraft is directed to the interception location to immobilize the target aircraft.
Abstract:
A display device includes a display unit, at least a flight unit connected to the display unit, a position information receiving unit obtaining information on a current position of the display device, a sensor unit obtaining information of a user, a flight control unit automatically controlling a flight of the display device, a posture information obtaining unit obtaining posture information of the display device, a main control unit controlling an overall operation of respective components of the display device, a posture correction unit varying an angle of the display device or the display unit, a vibration system, a voice recognition unit, a communication module, an input member transmitting input information to the communication module, a power source unit, an obstacle detection unit, a joint manipulator connecting the at least one flight unit and the display unit, and a connector connecting the display unit and the display device.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a method (200) for estimating information related to a vehicle pitch and/or roll angle. The method comprises a step of obtaining (220) a first estimate of the information related to the pitch and/or roll angle. The method is characterized by the steps of capturing (210) an image of an area covering at least a part of the horizon using a camera mounted on the airborne vehicle, and determining (240) an improved estimate of the information related to the pitch and/or roll angle based on the first estimate of the information related to the pitch and/or roll angle, and a digital elevation model.
Abstract:
Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance.
Abstract:
A method for making a propeller product is disclosed. The propeller is formed using polyurethane cores adhered to a laminate hub to form a core assembly. An encapsulating structural laminate skin is then formed on the core assembly using a resin-transfer-molding process to create a single-piece composite propeller.
Abstract:
A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.
Abstract:
Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to perform a task, alone or in combination with other entities, or for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance.