公开(公告)号：EP3145811A4

公开(公告)日：2018-05-23

申请号：EP15795669

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: LR ACQUISITION LLC

Inventor： BRADLOW HENRY W ,  BALARESQUE ANTOINE ,  ENGLIN ROBERT N

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0661 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) copter for consumer photography or videography can be launched by a user throwing the UAV copter into mid-air. The UAV copter can detect that the UAV copter has been thrown upward while propeller drivers of the UAV copter are inert. In response to detecting that the UAV copter has been thrown upward, the UAV copter can compute power adjustments for propeller drivers of the UAV copter to have the UAV copter reach a predetermined elevation above an operator device. The UAV copter can then supply power to the propeller drivers in accordance with the computed power adjustments.

公开(公告)号：EP3303128A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-11

申请号：EP16730605.9

申请日：2016-06-02

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： CADMAN, Gregor, Boone ,  VANDER LIND, Damon

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C31/06

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F3/02 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D9/32

Abstract: A hardpoint relief pad is described and includes a base surface, a hardpoint overlay, and a first stress relief area. The base surface is configured to conform to and be fixedly attached to an interior surface of an aerial vehicle wing. The hardpoint overlay protrudes above adjacent areas of the hardpoint relief pad and is adapted to conform to a hardpoint. The hardpoint protrudes from the interior surface of the wing and is configured to carry a load fixed to the hardpoint. The hardpoint overlay includes an oculus that is configured to allow the load to be fixed to the hardpoint through the hardpoint overlay. The first stress relief area protrudes above adjacent areas of the hardpoint relief pad and also forms a hollow cavity between the first stress relief area and the interior surface of the wing.

公开(公告)号：EP3286079A4

公开(公告)日：2018-03-14

申请号：EP16783799

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: GOPRO INC

Inventor： WOODMAN NICHOLAS D ,  LEMA PABLO GERMAN ,  LEE SEUNG HEON

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a configuration to control automatic return of an aerial vehicle. The configuration stores a return location in a storage device of the aerial vehicle. The return location may correspond to a location where the aerial vehicle is to return. One or more sensors of the aerial vehicle are monitored during flight for detection of a predefined condition. When a predetermined condition is met a return path program may be loaded for execution to provide a return flight path for the aerial vehicle to automatically navigate to the return location.

公开(公告)号：EP3089632B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-14

申请号：EP14837087.7

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: Blacknight Holdings, LLC

Inventor： WALSH, Ryan ,  FALESCH, Alexander J.

IPC: A47G29/14

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  A01M29/16 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F1/04 ,  G05D1/0202

Abstract: A landing pad (1) receives and stores packages delivered from an aerial vehicle are awaiting pickup from an aerial vehicle. The landing pad can be placed outside of a window and can contain a transmitter for sending out an identification signal via radio frequency to aid aerial vehicles in finding the landing pad. The landing pad (1) contains a landing platform (2) with a trapdoor that leads to a storage compartment. The trapdoor can be configured to only open when it receives a signal from an authorized aerial vehicle. The storage compartment can be accessed via a storage compartment door which can contain a locking mechanism. The storage compartment can be climate controlled. The landing pad (1) can also have a transmitter that emits sounds to discourage animals from nesting on or near the landing pad. The landing pad can also include a solar power generator as a source of electrical energy.

公开(公告)号：EP3265383A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-10

申请号：EP16718931.5

申请日：2016-03-01

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： BUCHMUELLER, Daniel ,  GREEN, Scott A. ,  KALYAN, Atishkumar ,  KIMCHI, Gur

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G01C21/3423 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

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.

公开(公告)号：EP3261930A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-03

申请号：EP16700940.6

申请日：2016-01-11

Applicant: Qualcomm Incorporated

Inventor： CANOY, Michael-David Nakayoshi ,  CHAU, Kiet Tuan ,  SPRIGG, Stephen Alton

IPC: B64F5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0816 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01M17/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and non-transitory process-readable media for evaluating operating conditions of an autonomous aircraft before performing a mission by executing brief near-flight testing maneuvers at a low elevation. A processor of the autonomous aircraft may receive near-flight testing maneuver instructions that indicate a near-flight testing maneuver to be executed by the autonomous aircraft. The processor may control motors to cause the aircraft to execute a near-flight testing maneuver within a testing area, obtain data indicating stability and performance information while executing the near-flight testing maneuvers, and take an action in response to the obtained data. Actions may include adjusting a position of a payload, a weight, or a portion of the aircraft based on the obtained data, and adjusting a flight plan. The near-flight testing maneuvers may include a sequence of moves for testing stability of the aircraft and payload executing a flight path under anticipated flying conditions.

公开(公告)号：EP3233632A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-25

申请号：EP15816171.1

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: DAE

Inventor： DEMONFORT, Thierry

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/026 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: The present invention relates; - to a drone comprising a fuselage (1) provided with carrying means (11, 12) capable of allowing a belly-to-ground flight position and an inverted flight position, at least one propulsion means (2), autonomous navigation instruments and an axial compartment (10) forming a recess incorporated into an upper part of the fuselage in order to receive a parachutist (h) in the lying position, avionics provided with programmable control means coupled to the autonomous navigation instruments and means for releasing said parachutist controlled by said avionics, characterised in that said release means are designed and intended to ensure the release of said parachutist in the inverted flight position, and, - to a piece of airborne intervention equipment.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及; - 包括机身（1）的无人机，所述机身（1）设置有能够允许腹部至地面飞行位置和倒飞位置的携带装置（11,12），至少一个推进装置（2），自主导航仪器和 （10）形成结合到机身上部中的凹部以便接纳躺卧位置的伞兵（h），配备有耦合到自主导航仪器的可编程控制装置的航空电子设备以及用于释放由所述控制装置控制的所述伞兵的装置 所述航空电子设备的特征在于，所述释放装置被设计并且旨在确保所述伞兵在所述倒转飞行位置中的释放，以及 - 至一件空中传播设备。

公开(公告)号：EP3210886A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-30

申请号：EP17165314.0

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jones, Richard Donovan ,  Duffy, Michael J.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C19/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to cooperatively lift a payload (110) are disclosed. An example method to control a lift vehicle (102) includes determining (704) a first positional state of the lift vehicle (102) with respect to a payload (110) controlled by a plurality of lift vehicles (102, 104, ...) including the lift vehicle (102), determining (706) a second positional state of the lift vehicle (102) with respect to a goal location, detecting distances (708) to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles (102, 104, ...), determining (710) a third positional state of the lift vehicle (102) based on the distances to the other ones of the plurality of lift vehicles (102, 104, ...), and calculating (712-720) a control command to control the lift vehicle (102) based on the first positional state, the second positional state, and the third positional state.

Abstract translation: 公开了协作地提升有效载荷（110）的方法和装置。 控制升降车辆（102）的示例方法包括确定（704）升降车辆（102）相对于由多个升降车辆（102,104，...）控制的有效载荷（110）的第一位置状态。 ）包括所述提升车辆（102），确定（706）所述提升车辆（102）相对于目标位置的第二位置状态，检测到所述多个提升车辆（102,104）中的其他提升车辆 ，...），基于到多个升降车辆（102,104，...）中的其他升降车辆的距离来确定（710）升降车辆（102）的第三位置状态，并且计算（712- 720）基于所述第一位置状态，所述第二位置状态和所述第三位置状态来控制所述提升车辆（102）的控制命令。

公开(公告)号：EP3140710A4

公开(公告)日：2017-08-09

申请号：EP15874407

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Inventor： GONG MING ,  DAI JIN ,  CUI HAO ,  WANG XIAODONG ,  HUANG HAN ,  WU JUN ,  FAN WEI ,  MA NING ,  RONG XINHUA ,  LIN XINGSEN

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F21/62

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G06F21/629 ,  G06F2221/2111 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Systems and methods for UAV safety are provided. An authentication system may be used to confirm UAV and/or user identity and provide secured communications between users and UAVs. The UAVs may operate in accordance with a set of flight regulations. The set of flight regulations may be associated with a geo-fencing device in the vicinity of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 提供了无人机安全系统和方法。 认证系统可用于确认UAV和/或用户身份，并提供用户与无人机之间的安全通信。 无人机可以按照一套飞行法规运行。 该组飞行规则可以与无人机附近的地理围栏装置相关联。

公开(公告)号：EP3198580A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-02

申请号：EP15845166.6

申请日：2015-09-14

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： SANE, Harshad S. ,  LOUSSIDES, George Nicholas ,  CHEREPINSKY, Igor ,  ENGLOT, Brendan J.

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/006 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A method for path planning for a plurality of vehicles in a mission space includes determining, with a processor, information indicative of a first local graph of a first vehicle; receiving, with the processor over a communication link, information indicative of a second local graph from a second vehicle; assembling, with the processor, information indicative of a global graph in response to the receiving of the second local graph; wherein the global graph includes information assembled from the first local graph and the second local graph; and wherein the global graph indicates connectivity of objectives for each vehicle of the plurality of vehicles in the mission space.

Abstract translation: 一种用于任务空间中的多个车辆的路径规划的方法包括：利用处理器确定指示第一车辆的第一局部图的信息; 用处理器通过通信链路接收指示来自第二车辆的第二局部图形的信息; 响应于所述第二局部图的所述接收，与所述处理器组装所述指示全局图的信息; 其中全局图包括从第一局部图和第二局部图组装的信息; 并且其中所述全局图表指示所述任务空间中的所述多个车辆中的每个车辆的目标的连通性。