Abstract:
A method performed by an unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV (10), or a remote control (30) for the UAV, for executing an operating session for the UAV in controlled airspace, comprises the steps of transmitting a request for permission to operate in the airspace to an airspace authority function (20) and receiving a reply to the request. If permission to operate is granted, the following steps are performed: receiving a message comprising information about a space-time region of airspace to operate in, monitoring a position of the UAV in space and time, and, if the position of the UAV is within the region and the UAV is either within a predetermined distance from a geographical border of the region, or predicted to reach the geographical border of the region within a predetermined time, activating assisted control of the UAV to keep the UAV within the region.
Abstract:
Unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) which fly to destinations (e.g., for delivering items) may land on transportation vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks, etc.) for temporary transport. An agreement with the owner of the transportation vehicles (e.g., a shipping carrier) may be made for obtaining consent and determining compensation for landings, and the associated transportation vehicles that are available for landings may be identified by markers on the roof or other identification techniques. The routes of the transportation vehicles may be known and utilized to determine locations where UAVs will land on and take off from the transportation vehicles, and in cases of emergencies (e.g., due to low batteries, mechanical issues, etc.) the UAVs may land on the transportation vehicles for later retrieval.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and a method to guide and manage vehicles. These operations in total or partial absence of human intervention. The system developed through mobile radio systems appropriately specialized that oversee the operations with some appropriate control and safety features.
Abstract:
Discloses a transformable aerial vehicle (100) and a control method thereof. The transformable aerial vehicle (100) includes: a central body (10) and at least two transformable frame assemblies (20) respectively disposed on the central body (10), each of the least two transformable frame assemblies (20) having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body (10) and a distal portion; an actuation assembly (13, 5) mounted on the central body (10) and configured to pivot the at least two transformable frame assemblies (20) to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body (10); and a plurality of propulsion units (30) mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies (20) and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle (100).
Abstract:
Figure 1 shows airframe 10 with electromagnetic field sensor 12, adjustable reference electromagnetic field strength 14, comparator 16, parachute 18, parachute trigger 19, and inspection camera 20 inspecting a transmission line corridor containing towers 40, 42, and 44, phase conductors 46, 48, and 50, and shield wires 52 and 54. Reference electromagnetic field strength 14 is adjusted before the flight to set the minimum electromagnetic field strength before parachute trigger 19 deploys parachute 18. The reference electromagnetic field strength 14 corresponds to a radius, and thus virtual tunnel 22, outside of which airframe 10 cannot fly without deploying parachute 18, regardless of the state of the autopilot, GPS signal, or radio link.
Abstract:
Systems,methods,and devices are provided for assisted takeoff of an aerial vehicle.The aerial vehicle may takeoff using a first control scheme and switch to a second control scheme for normal flight when a takeoff threshold is met.The first control scheme optionally does not use Integral control while the second control scheme may use integral control.The aerial vehicle may determine that a takeoff threshold is met (228,230),based on an out put to a motor of the aerial vehicle and/or an acceleration of the aerial vehicle.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an inertia measurement unit for an unmanned aircraft, which comprises a housing assembly, a sensing assembly and a vibration damper. The vibration damper comprises a first vibration-attenuation cushion; and the sensing assembly comprises a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a flexible signal line for connecting the first circuit board and the second circuit board. An inertia sensor is fixed on the second circuit board, and the first circuit board is fixed on the housing assembly. The inertia measurement unit further comprises a weight block, and the second circuit board, the weight block, the first vibration-attenuation cushion and the first circuit board are bonded together in sequence into one piece and then fitted into the housing assembly. In the present disclosure, components including the inertia sensor and so on that require a high vibration performance are integrated on the second circuit board, and by disposing the first vibration-attenuation cushion, vibrations suffered by the inertia sensor are attenuated to below 30% of those suffered before the vibration-attenuation cushion is disposed. This greatly reduces the influence of the operational vibration frequency of the unmanned aircraft on the inertia sensor and improves the measurement stability of the inertia sensor.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) that includes a plurality of independently controllable control vanes. Control vane position commands are supplied that will move each of the control vanes to a position that will cause the UAV to implement a commanded maneuver. Inoperability of one of the control vanes is sensed, and the position of the inoperable control vane is determined. New control vane position commands are determined, based on the determined position of the inoperable control vane, which will also cause the UAV to implement the commanded maneuver.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for avoiding or exploiting air drag on an aerial vehicle are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be implemented in a controller and used to increase the energy efficiency of an aerial vehicle. In the embodiments, at least one parameter associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. A yaw setting for the aerial vehicle is then determined that exploits or avoids air drag on the aerial vehicle for energy efficiency. The yaw setting may be referenced to a yaw based on directionality in the shape of the aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, a drag associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. It is then determined if there is a selected component in the drag based on a desired maneuver of the aerial vehicle. A yaw setting is then determined based on whether the selected component is in the drag.