公开(公告)号：WO00054433A1

公开(公告)日：2000-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2000/005829

申请日：2000-03-06

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  B64D39/00

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: A system and method of operating a payload from a high altitude platform. The method involves docking a high-altitude vehicle (10) to a launch vehicle (20). The launch vehicle carries the high-altitude vehicle (10) to an operating altitude where the high-altitude vehicle (10) is released. The payload onboard is placed into operation at the operating altitude. The high-altitude vehicle is replenished as necessary while the high-altitude vehicle (10) is in flight from a replenishment vehicle (20) allowing the high-altitude vehicle to remain in an on-station status. At the completion of the high altitude vehicle flight, the high-altitude vehicle (10) is retrieved from the operating altitude and returned to the surface.

Abstract translation: 一种从高空平台运行有效载荷的系统和方法。 该方法包括将高空车辆（10）对接到运载火箭（20）。 运载火箭将高空车辆（10）运送到高空车辆（10）被释放的操作高度。 船上的有效载荷在工作高度运行。 当高空车辆（10）从补充车辆（20）飞行时允许高空车辆保持在驻车状态，高空车辆被补充。 高空车辆飞行完成后，高空作业车辆（10）从操作高度回收并返回到地面。

公开(公告)号：WO99038769A1

公开(公告)日：1999-08-05

申请号：PCT/SE1999/000099

申请日：1999-01-25

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C29/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An unmanned rotor carried aerial vehicle comprises a propulsion unit (5) and a carrier (7) suspended from the propulsion unit. The propulsion unit (5) is connected to the carrier (7) via a cardan-like joint (9) for permitting limited tilting of the propulsion unit relative to the carrier in two orthogonal directions corresponding to the roll and pitch directions of the vehicle and for preventing relative movement between the propulsion unit and the carrier in the yaw direction of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶的转子承载的飞行器包括推进单元（5）和从推进单元悬挂的载体（7）。 推进单元（5）通过万向节接头（9）连接到载体（7），用于允许推进单元相对于载体在与车辆的滚动和俯仰方向对应的两个正交方向上受到有限的倾斜，并且 用于防止在车辆的偏航方向上的推进单元和载体之间的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2018005011A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2017/035831

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: MCAFEE, INC.

Inventor： O'BERRY, David, T. ,  HUNT, Simon

IPC: H04W84/18 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H04B7/15507 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W36/26 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A flock of drones provide a drone-assisted mesh network for first responders. Network modules attached to the drones interconnect with other network modules and provide network access points for first responder devices, allowing the first responder devices to communicate with each other via the drone-assisted mesh network. The drones may autonomously reposition themselves to create a desired network coverages area, including adjusting the network coverage area as instructed via a drone controller. The network modules may communicate with a gateway to an external network, allowing first responder devices to communicate with the external network via the drone-assisted mesh network. Network modules may be selected for field-attachment to the drones based on characteristics of the first responder devices.

Abstract translation:

一群无人机为第一响应者提供无人驾驶辅助的网状网络。 连接到无人机的网络模块与其他网络模块互连并为第一响应者设备提供网络接入点，从而允许第一响应者设备通过无人驾驶辅助网状网络相互通信。 无人驾驶飞机可以自行重新定位以创建所需的网络覆盖区域，包括根据无人机控制器的指示调整网络覆盖区域。 网络模块可以与通往外部网络的网关进行通信，从而允许第一响应者设备经由无人驾驶辅助的网状网络与外部网络进行通信。 根据第一响应者设备的特征，网络模块可以被选择用于野外连接到无人机。

公开(公告)号：WO2017157863A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：PCT/EP2017/055862

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Inventor： STICKLEY, Owen ,  RYDER, Francis ,  WIDDOWSON, Paul

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/0962

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G08B25/016 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096791 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  H04W84/005 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A system provides one or more support operations for a land vehicle using an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) such as an aerial drone. The support operations are provided via operation of a UAV accessory or accessory module while the UAV is deployed away from the land vehicle. The UAV accessory can obtain information pertaining to the terrain at a terrain mapping zone, and this information can assist in guiding the land vehicle along a selected path to safely traverse the terrain. Wade depth mapping of a water feature is an example of terrain mapping that can be performed by the system. Other types of support operations include emergency support operations, extending the effective reach of wireless signals to and from the land vehicle, and capturing recreational images of the land vehicle.

Abstract translation: 系统为使用诸如空中无人机的无人驾驶自动驾驶车辆（UAV）的陆地车辆提供一个或多个支持操作。 当UAV远离陆地车辆时，通过操作UAV附件或附件模块提供支持操作。 无人机配件可以在地形测绘区获得与地形有关的信息，并且该信息可以帮助引导陆地车辆沿着选定的路径安全地穿越地形。 Wade水深特征的深度映射是可以由系统执行的地形映射的一个例子。 其他类型的支持操作包括紧急支援操作，扩大无线信号进出陆地车辆的有效范围，以及捕捉陆地车辆的娱乐图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2017142520A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/018201

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： NEUBECKER, Cynthia M. ,  RAO, Jayanthi ,  HOELLERBAUER, Jakob Nikolaus

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A drone control method includes commanding a drone launched from a vehicle to execute a predefined schedule of flight commands such that the drone occupies a series of locations within a predefined radius from a buoy, which is also launched from the vehicle, to identify a drone position relative to the buoy associated with a maximum signal strength of the communication signal. The execution of the predefined schedule may be in response to receipt of a communication signal from an emergency responder.

Abstract translation: 无人机控制方法包括命令从车辆发射的无人驾驶飞机执行预定的飞行命令时间表，使得无人机占用浮标的预定半径内的一系列位置，该浮标也从 该车辆识别与该通信信号的最大信号强度相关联的与该浮标相关的无人机位置。 预定时间表的执行可以是响应于从紧急响应者接收到通信信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2017019595A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2016/043852

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: GENGHISCOMM HOLDINGS, LLC

Inventor： SHATTIL, Steve

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H04W84/06

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  H04B7/024 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W24/02

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comprises a situational awareness system coupled to at least one onboard sensor that senses the location of other UAVs. A cooperative Radio Access Network (RAN)-signal processor is configured to process RAN signals in a UAV-User Equipment (UE) channel cooperatively with at least one other UAV to provide for increased rank of the UAV-UE channel and produce RAN performance criteria. A flight controller employs autonomous navigation control of the UAVs flight based on the relative spatial locations of other UAVs and the RAN performance criteria operating within predetermined boundaries of navigation criteria. The UAV can be configured to employ mitigation tactics against one or more UEs identified as a threat and may coordinate other UAVs to conduct such mitigations.

Abstract translation: 无人飞行器（UAV）包括与至少一个机载传感器耦合的情境感知系统，其感测其他UAV的位置。 合作无线电接入网络（RAN）信号处理器被配置为在UAV用户设备（UE）信道中与至少一个其他UAV协作处理RAN信号，以提供UAV-UE信道的增加等级并产生RAN性能标准 。 飞行控制器根据其他UAV的相对空间位置和在导航标准的预定边界内运行的RAN性能标准，对UAV飞行进行自主导航控制。 UAV可被配置为对被识别为威胁的一个或多个UE采用缓解策略，并且可以协调其他UAV以进行这种缓解。

公开(公告)号：WO2017014832A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2016/033839

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： BECZE, Karoly ,  KEMLER, Vincent Martin ,  STANDKE, Randy Edward

IPC: H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  H01Q1/286 ,  H01Q1/46

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an unmanned vehicle includes a power supply configured to supply an electrical power signal to a motor for propelling the unmanned vehicle, a wireless communication device configured to transmit or receive a radio frequency (RF) signal, and a motor feed antenna coupled to the power supply and the wireless communication device, the motor feed antenna configured to conduct the electrical power signal from the power supply to the motor, and to transmit or receive RF signals as an antenna for the wireless communication device.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，无人驾驶车辆包括被配置为向电动机提供电力信号以推进无人驾驶车辆的电源，被配置为发送或接收射频（RF）信号的无线通信设备以及电动机馈电天线 耦合到所述电源和所述无线通信设备，所述电动馈电天线被配置为将电力信号从所述电源传送到所述电动机，并且发送或接收RF信号作为所述无线通信设备的天线。

公开(公告)号：WO2016183496A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2016/032490

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: UBIQOMM LLC

Inventor： JALALI, Ahmad

IPC: H01Q21/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Network access (for example, to the Internet) may be provided by detecting a UAV and fixing one or more beams from one or more ground terminals to the UAV. In one embodiment, the detection of a UAV includes forming and pointing beams from a ground terminal and ground gateways toward the UAV. The ground terminal may be configured to autonomously steer its antenna beam during initial installation to detect the reference signal from a UAV. In one variant, the ground terminals are steered to more finely track the position of the UAV based on a signal quality metric such as received signal strength. In one embodiment, the ground terminal antenna is initially manually pointed toward the UAV, and thereafter allowed to automatically steer to track the position of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 用于检测无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 可以通过检测UAV并将一个或多个射束从一个或多个接地终端固定到UAV来提供网络接入（例如，到因特网）。 在一个实施例中，UAV的检测包括将来自接地终端和地面网关的波束形成和指向无人机。 接地端子可以被配置为在初始安装期间自主地引导其天线波束以检测来自UAV的参考信号。 在一个变型中，接地端子被引导以基于诸如接收信号强度的信号质量度量更精细地跟踪UAV的位置。 在一个实施例中，接地端天线最初手动指向无人机，然后被允许自动转向以跟踪无人机的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2016073863A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2015/059486

申请日：2015-11-06

Applicant: UBIQOMM LLC

Inventor： JALALI, Ahmad ,  SCHIFF, Leonard

IPC: H04B7/185 ,  H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B7/2041

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to form and point beams from one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) toward a target coverage area on the ground. One embodiment describes dividing the target coverage area on the ground among multiple UAVs when each UAV antenna system generates static beams. Another embodiment describes dividing the target coverage area on the ground among multiple UAVs when their antenna systems are capable of dynamically steering their respective beams. Another set of embodiments describe systems and method to allow multiple UAVs to provide service in the same area on the ground using the same spectrum.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法被配置成形成并将来自一个或多个无人机（UAV）的波束指向地面上的目标覆盖区域。 一个实施例描述了当每个UAV天线系统产生静态波束时，在多个UAV之间划分地面上的目标覆盖区域。 另一实施例描述了当它们的天线系统能够动态地转向它们各自的波束时，在多个UAV之间划分地面上的目标覆盖区域。 另一组实施例描述了允许多个无人机使用相同频谱在地面上的相同区域中提供服务的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016069598A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-06

申请号：PCT/US2015/057576

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： CONNOR, Michael Aaron ,  LOUSSIDES, George Nicholas ,  SANE, Harshad S.

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G08G5/0034 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: A method of communication link accessibility aware navigation is provided that includes querying a communication link accessibility map based on a location of interest provided by a path planner for a communication node. A communication link accessibility indicator is received representing a communication link characteristic associated with the location of interest in response to querying the communication link accessibility map. A communication link accessibility weight is determined based on a mission priority of maintaining a communication link of the communication node. The communication link accessibility weight is applied to the communication link accessibility indicator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通信链路可访问性感知导航的方法，其包括基于由通信节点的路径规划器提供的感兴趣的位置查询通信链路可访问性图。 接收到响应于查询通信链路可访问性映射而表示与感兴趣位置相关联的通信链路特性的通信链路可访问性指示符。 基于保持通信节点的通信链路的任务优先级来确定通信链路可达性权重。 通信链路可达性权重被应用于通信链路可访问性指示符。