公开(公告)号：WO2012175953A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：PCT/GB2012/051416

申请日：2012-06-20

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC ,  FREEMAN, Isobel, Louise ,  RIGBY, Keith, Antony

Inventor： FREEMAN, Isobel, Louise ,  RIGBY, Keith, Antony

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F41H7/00 ,  F42B12/36 ,  F41H13/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F41H7/005 ,  F41H13/00 ,  F42B12/365

Abstract: Apparatus and a method performed by the apparatus, the apparatus being mounted on an unmanned vehicle (2) (e.g. an aircraft) and arranged to act upon a payload (18) (e.g. a weapon), the payload (18) being mounted on the unmanned vehicle (2) and, under an action of the apparatus, able to be activated, the method comprising: receiving an activation instruction from an entity (4) (e.g. an operator of the unmanned vehicle), the entity being remote from the unmanned vehicle (2); determining whether or not the received activation instruction is valid by performing a validation process; and in response to determining that the received activation instruction is valid, activating the payload (18). In response to determining that the received activation instruction is not valid, activation of the payload (18) may be prevented or opposed.

Abstract translation: 装置和由该装置执行的方法，该装置安装在无人驾驶车辆（2）（例如飞行器）上并且被布置成作用在有效载荷（18）（例如武器）上，有效载荷18被安装在 无人机（2），并且在所述装置的动作下能够被激活，所述方法包括：从实体（4）（例如，所述无人车辆的操作者）接收激活指令，所述实体远离所述无人驾驶 车辆（2）; 通过执行验证过程来确定所接收到的激活指令是否有效; 并且响应于确定所接收的激活指令是有效的，激活所述有效载荷（18）。 响应于确定接收到的激活指令是无效的，有效载荷（18）的激活可以被防止或相反。

公开(公告)号：WO2010121384A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：PCT/CA2010/000631

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: SOLARSHIP ,  DELAURIER, James D.

Inventor： DELAURIER, James D.

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C31/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G09F21/08 ,  G09F21/10

Abstract: A hybrid airship comprises a non-rigid body having a delta-wing shape and an airfoil cross-section. The body is shaped for generating aerodynamic lift during forward flight, and contains a gas for generating buoyancy lift. At least one splitter plate is pivotally connected along a trailing edge of the body. The splitter plate is configured to be controllably pivoted for controlling the airship.

Abstract translation: 混合式飞艇包括具有三角翼形状和翼型横截面的非刚性体。 身体形状适合在前进飞行期间产生空气动力升力，并且包含产生浮力升力的气体。 至少一个分离板沿主体的后缘枢转地连接。 分离板构造成可控地枢转以控制飞艇。

公开(公告)号：US09977431B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15419804

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20180065759A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15804609

申请日：2017-11-06

Applicant: Airogistic, L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeff MICHALSKI ,  Michael FOLEY

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G08G5/02 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D45/04

CPC classification number: B64D45/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a stand for launching, landing, testing, refueling and recharging a UAV, and methods for testing, landing and launching the UAV are disclosed. Further, embodiments may include transferring a payload onto or off of the UAV, and loading flight planning and diagnostic maintenance information to the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180039838A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15228399

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Yuk L. Chan ,  Kyle E. Gilberston ,  Daniel F. Hogerty ,  Eileen P. Tedesco

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00771 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G06F17/30283 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K2209/23 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/30232 ,  G06T2207/30241 ,  G06T2207/30248 ,  G08G1/0175 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G5/0043

Abstract: Aspects relate to methods, systems, and devices for monitoring unmanned vehicles. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a captured image of an observed unmanned vehicle, the captured image including measured data, comparing the measured data with an unmanned vehicle database, determining a status of the observed unmanned vehicle, and generating an indicator regarding the status of the observed unmanned vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09871979B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US13776444

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Karem Aircraft, Inc.

Inventor： Abe Karem ,  Benjamin Tigner

IPC: H04N5/30 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: H04N5/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: An aerial surveillance and reconnaissance system includes a gimbal-stabilized ISR imaging sensor with 0.8-1.2 microradian optical resolution, using pulsed ultraviolet laser (0.330-0.380 micrometer wavelength) radiation to illuminate the observed target, and a narrow-band-pass filter at the focal plane detector to remove light at frequencies other than the illuminating frequency. Preferred sensors can be operated in a snapshot mode using intermittent illuminating pulses, with timing of the pulses selected for minimum detectability based on observations made with a lower-resolution sensor, or in a video-mode with illuminating pulses selected to generate full-motion video at operator-selectable frame rates. Some sensor embodiments may further combine the UV system described above with conventional daylight optical and sensor systems, though alternative arrangements could also include an IR sensor as well (either using a common aperture with the UV system or with a separate set of light-gathering optics).

公开(公告)号：US09844990B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15422252

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC

Inventor： Clinton G. Hobart ,  William D. Morse ,  Robert James Bickerstaff

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B60F5/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F5/006 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US09773422B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14581881

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Rita H. Wouhaybi ,  Hong Li ,  Tobias Kohlenberg ,  Igor Tatourian

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0082 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0004 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A method may include receiving, using at least one processor, location information that includes a location of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); querying, using the at least one processor, a policy database to retrieve a notification condition for a first property with respect to UAVs; calculating, using the at least one processor, a distance between the UAV and the first property using the received location information determining, using the at least one processor, if the distance of the UAV with respect to the first property is within a range defined in the notification condition for the first property; and transmitting, using the at least one processor, a notification to a party associated with the first property when the distance of the UAV with respect to the first property is within the range defined in the notification condition for the first property.

公开(公告)号：US20170160750A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434741

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gur Kimchi ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Joshua White Traube

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C15/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0833 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D45/00 ,  F16P3/14 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H02P2101/30

Abstract: An aerial vehicle and system for automatically detecting an object (e.g., human, pet, or other animal) approaching the aerial vehicle is described. When an approaching object is detected by an object detection component, a safety profile may be executed to reduce or avoid any potential harm to the object and/or the aerial vehicle. For example, if the object is detected entering a safety perimeter of the aerial vehicle, the rotation of a propeller closest to the object may be stopped to avoid harming the object and rotations of remaining propellers may be modified to maintain control and flight of the aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09540121B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14631137

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，控制器指示停靠在着陆鲈鱼上的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）执行飞行前测试程序的飞行前测试操作。 响应于执行飞行前测试操作的UAV，控制器从登陆鲈鱼的一个或多个力传感器接收与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据。 控制器确定与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据是否在可接受的范围内。 控制器部分地基于无人机已经通过飞行前测试程序的确定，使无人机从起落架起飞。