公开(公告)号：US20150239557A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US13999408

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: Jedidya Boros

Inventor： Jedidya Boros

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B60L50/52 ,  B60L58/21 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: An airborne observational apparatus is disclosed which is capable of staying in the air for an unlimited period of time. The apparatus includes a ground located, continuous electric power source and an aerial device which is connected permanently to the said power source by a tether cable. The aerial device has a conical shape body. At least one propeller is mounted on the top of the body including at least two rotating blades. The propeller is operated by an electric motor located at the lower part of the said body. The center of gravity of the aerial device will be in its lower part. The tether cable is connected to the aerial device by a preferably U-shaped member on the upper side of the conical body in a pivotal manner. The aerial device has self balancing capability even in strong gusting wind keeping the aerial device in vertical or slightly inclined direction. Photographic or other types of information collecting or broadcasting equipment can be mounted on the aerial device with the capability transferring data to a ground station through the tether cable or radio communication.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够在无限期内停留在空中的机载观测装置。 该装置包括地面定位的连续电源和通过系绳电缆永久连接到所述电源的天线装置。 天线装置具有圆锥形体。 至少一个螺旋桨安装在主体的顶部，包括至少两个旋转叶片。 螺旋桨由位于所述主体下部的电动机操作。 天线装置的重心将在其下部。 系绳电缆通过枢转方式在锥形体的上侧上的优选U形构件连接到空中装置。 空中装置具有自平衡能力，即使在强风阵风中，保持天线装置处于垂直或稍微倾斜的方向。 摄影或其他类型的信息收集或广播设备可以安装在天线装置上，具有通过系绳电缆或无线电通信将数据传输到地面站的能力。

公开(公告)号：US08448898B1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13460146

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for unmanned long endurance flights are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lightweight solar wing for unmanned aircraft may include at least one airfoil profile, a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, wing tips, and at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein the surfaces and edges follow an arched bow shape across a span of the wing. In some embodiments, an unmanned solar-powered aircraft may include at least one lightweight solar wing as described above, at least one fuselage, and at least one propeller, wherein the fuselage is placed below the solar wing and contains an electric motor, battery, and electronics.

Abstract translation: 本文提供无人长途飞行的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，用于无人驾驶飞行器的轻型太阳能翼可以包括至少一个翼型轮廓，顶表面，底表面，前缘，后缘，翼尖和至少一个光伏电池，其中表面和边缘 沿着翼的跨度拱形弓形。 在一些实施例中，无人太阳能飞行器可以包括至少一个如上所述的轻量级太阳能翼，至少一个机身和至少一个螺旋桨，其中机身放置在太阳能翼下方并且包含电动机，电池， 和电子产品。

公开(公告)号：US20120234964A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13048625

申请日：2011-03-15

Applicant: Stephen Heppe

Inventor： Stephen Heppe

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64C37/02

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/06

Abstract: In one example, a long endurance airship system includes a first combined airship with a payload airship and a first logistics airship. The first combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at a predetermined station during meteorological conditions with wind speeds below a predetermined threshold. The airship system also includes a second combined airship which is a reconfiguration of the first combined airship and includes the payload airship and a second logistics airship. The second combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at the predetermined station in all meteorological conditions, including meteorological conditions with wind speeds above the predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，长期耐力飞艇系统包括具有有效载人飞艇和第一物流飞艇的第一组合飞艇。 第一组合的飞艇被配置为在风速低于预定阈值的气象条件下在预定站处进行驻扎。 飞艇系统还包括第二组合飞艇，其是第一组合飞艇的重新配置，并且包括有效载运飞艇和第二物流飞艇。 第二组合飞艇被配置为在所有气象条件下在预定站处进行驻扎，包括具有高于预定阈值的风速的气象条件。

公开(公告)号：US20230192331A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17681873

申请日：2022-02-28

Applicant: Brijesh Kamani

Inventor： Brijesh Kamani

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64F5/60 ,  B64D35/04 ,  B64D17/62

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64F5/60 ,  B64D35/04 ,  B64D17/62 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A modular autonomous aerial passenger vehicle is provided to automatically transport any person or luggage or capable of being used by the defense organizations for monitoring without any interference or need of human pilot. The autonomous aerial vehicle is comprising of an aerodynamic main body having 4 fixed arms each and 2 foldable arms each of which further having a pair of propellers coupled at the edge of each foldable arm, one at the top and one at the bottom. Further, the autonomous aerial vehicle further includes a power management system; safety system; interior cockpit having a HMI and seating arrangement, where the HMI is a brain computer interface that acquires signals from the brain and analyses them to convert it into commands. It includes a display unit and manual control unit; primary and auxiliary battery modules, flight control unit, plurality of sensors and cameras and other safety equipment for safe functioning of the present autonomous aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20190086913A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15534620

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: OPTiM Corporation

Inventor： Shunji SUGAYA

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C13/16 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/101 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an application, a smart device, a drone, a server, a method, and a program for automatically control drone flight that improve safety and convenience. The application for automatically controlling drone flight that runs on a smart device 100 connected with a drone 200 drives a camera provided in the smart device 100, acquires an image taken by the camera, analyzes the acquired image, and controls the drone flight based on a result of the image analysis.

公开(公告)号：US20180273170A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15927847

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota

Inventor： Ruben Raphael D'Sa ,  Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos ,  Devon Jenson ,  Travis Henderson ,  John Kilian

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/32 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C11/30 ,  B64C13/18

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/32 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C11/30 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including wing sections and hinge assemblies. Each wing section includes an airfoil and a propulsion unit. The wing sections are arranged side-by-side, pivotably connected by the hinge assemblies to define an airframe module. The airframe module is transitionable between a fixed-wing state and a rotor state. In the fixed-wing state, the airframe module has an elongated shape extending between opposing, first and second ends. In the rotor state, the first end is immediately proximate the second end. With this construction, the UAV provides two distinct modes of flight (fixed-wing for low power flight, and rotor for high maneuverability flight (including hover)). The wing sections can carry solar cells and a battery. A maximum power point tracker (MPPT) can be provided for optimizing the match between the solar array and the battery. The propulsion unit can include a variable pitch propeller.

公开(公告)号：US20180231971A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15433105

申请日：2017-02-15

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeremy A. GREENBERGER ,  Christopher J. HARDEE

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Management of available energy among multiple drones is provided by identifying tasks to be completed by the multiple drones, and determining energy requirements of one or more drones of the multiple drones to facilitate completing one or more tasks of the tasks to be completed by the multiple drones. Further, the approach includes identifying an energy sharing approach for completion of the task(s) by the drone(s) where one or more other drones of the multiple drones transfer energy in operation to the drone(s) to facilitate completion of the task(s). In operation, the multiple drones may be detachably coupled, and the approach may include implementing the energy sharing approach by transferring energy from the other drone(s) to the drone(s) to facilitate completion of the task(s), for instance, prior to decoupling of the other drone(s) from the drone(s).

公开(公告)号：US09984347B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US14818329

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: Frank Dreano, Jr.

Inventor： Frank Dreano, Jr.

IPC: B64F1/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W84/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  A47G29/141 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  H04W84/005

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing distribution logistics and surveillance ranges with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and at least one dock in a dock network. The UAV remains in communication with the dock for enhancing distribution logistics of at least one package and increasing the range of surveillance for the unmanned aerial vehicle. From the dock, the UAV delivers the package to a destination point, obtains the package from a pick up point, recharges the unmanned aerial vehicle throughout the network of docks, and increases the range of distribution and surveillance. A logistics software controls the delivery and surveillance. A wireless communication device enables communication between the UAV and the dock. Light indicators indicate status of the package and the operational status of the UAV. A camera captures an image of the package in the dock. A motion detector detects the UAV for regulating access for loading/unloading and docking.

公开(公告)号：US20180093768A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15394473

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Dennis Castleman ,  Ruxin Chen ,  Frank Zhao ,  Glenn Black

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to unmanned aerial vehicles or drones that have a capability of quickly swapping batteries. This may be accomplished even as the drone continues to fly. A drone consistent with the present disclosure may drop one battery and pickup another using an attachment mechanism. Attachment mechanisms of the present disclosure may include electro-magnets, mechanical actuators, pins, or hooks. Systems consistent with the present disclosure may also include locations where replacement batteries may be provided to aircraft via actuation devices coupled to a physical location.

公开(公告)号：US09896196B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15600296

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: Kaiser Enterprises, LLC

Inventor： James Kaiser

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64D27/04 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: A manned or unmanned aircraft has a main body with a circular shape and a circular outer periphery. One or more rotor blades extend substantially horizontally outward from the main body at or about the circular outer periphery. In addition, one or more counter-rotation blades extend substantially horizontally outward from said main body at or about the circular outer periphery, but vertically offset from the main rotor blades. The rotor blades and counter-rotation blades can be folded upward into a storage position. In addition, the unmanned aircraft can have solar panels positioned about the top housing and fuselage of the aircraft.