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公开(公告)号:US20180251216A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15912929
申请日:2018-03-06
Applicant: Hoverfly Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Lucas Colt Whitaker
IPC: B64C39/02
CPC classification number: B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/148
Abstract: A constant tension tether management system for tethered aircraft includes a ground station for operatively coupling to an unmanned aerial vehicle. The ground station includes a spool rotatably disposed within the ground station and adapted to support a tether thereon. A first pulley is rotatably mounted within the ground station along a tether travel path. A second pulley is rotatably disposed within the ground station and moves in translation along the tether travel path. The first pulley is disposed along the tether travel path between the spool and the second pulley.
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公开(公告)号:US10000284B1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-19
申请号:US14752746
申请日:2015-06-26
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Oliver Christoph Purwin , Andrew Stubbs
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64B1/26 , B64B1/40 , B64C2201/022 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/148 , B64C2201/162 , B64C2201/182
Abstract: The disclosed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a buoyant airbag, a drive unit, a retention feature, and an onboard control module that can be configured to cause the drive unit to displace the UAV, cause the retention feature to retain one or more items for transport, and receive instructions to transfer items from one location to another. For example, a UAV can be controlled to obtain an item at one location in a warehouse such as a first floor, lift said item to a second location in the warehouse such as a second floor, and deposit the item at the second location.
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公开(公告)号:US09915946B2
公开(公告)日:2018-03-13
申请号:US15462245
申请日:2017-03-17
Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.
Inventor: Alan Jay Poole , Mark Patrick Bauer , Volkan Gurel , Bernard J. Michini , Justin Eugene Kuehn
IPC: G05D1/00 , G08G5/00 , G05D1/04 , G06T17/05 , G06Q10/10 , G06Q50/16 , G06K9/00 , B64C39/02 , G06Q10/06
CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/148 , B64D47/08 , G01C21/20 , G05D1/0016 , G05D1/0038 , G05D1/0044 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/042 , G05D1/0653 , G05D1/101 , G06F3/048 , G06K9/00637 , G06K9/00805 , G06K9/6256 , G06K9/6267 , G06K2209/19 , G06Q10/063114 , G06Q10/1097 , G06Q50/16 , G06T17/05 , G06T2215/16 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/44504 , H04N7/183 , H04N7/185
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.
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公开(公告)号:US09881213B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-30
申请号:US15462577
申请日:2017-03-17
Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.
Inventor: Bernard J. Michini , Hui Li , Brett Michael Bethke
CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/148 , B64D47/08 , G01C21/20 , G05D1/0016 , G05D1/0038 , G05D1/0044 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/042 , G05D1/0653 , G05D1/101 , G06F3/048 , G06K9/00637 , G06K9/00805 , G06K9/6256 , G06K9/6267 , G06K2209/19 , G06Q10/063114 , G06Q10/1097 , G06Q50/16 , G06T17/05 , G06T2215/16 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/44504 , H04N7/183 , H04N7/185
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.
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公开(公告)号:US20170259941A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-14
申请号:US15456096
申请日:2017-03-10
Applicant: Blue Vigil, LLC
Inventor: Fred Melvelle Briggs, IV , Todd Stave
CPC classification number: B64F3/02 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/148 , B66D1/12 , B66D1/505 , B66D2700/0191
Abstract: A reactive tether spool comprises a drum, a signal cable, a drum actuator, a tension sensor, and a controller. The signal cable transports power and a control signal to a UAV. A controller receives a tension measurement from the tension sensor and controls the drum actuator to maintain a determined tension on the signal cable while performing at least one of the following: dispensing the signal cable; holding the signal cable steady; and collecting the signal cable.
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公开(公告)号:US20170193297A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-06
申请号:US15462577
申请日:2017-03-17
Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.
Inventor: Bernard J. Michini , Hui Li , Brett Michael Bethke
CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/148 , B64D47/08 , G01C21/20 , G05D1/0016 , G05D1/0038 , G05D1/0044 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/042 , G05D1/0653 , G05D1/101 , G06F3/048 , G06K9/00637 , G06K9/00805 , G06K9/6256 , G06K9/6267 , G06K2209/19 , G06Q10/063114 , G06Q10/1097 , G06Q50/16 , G06T17/05 , G06T2215/16 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/44504 , H04N7/183 , H04N7/185
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.
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公开(公告)号:US20170192424A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-06
申请号:US15462245
申请日:2017-03-17
Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.
Inventor: Alan Jay Poole , Mark Patrick Bauer , Volkan Gurel , Bernard J. Michini , Justin Eugene Kuehn
IPC: G05D1/00 , G08G5/00 , G05D1/04 , G06T17/05 , G06Q10/10 , G06Q50/16 , G06K9/00 , B64C39/02 , G06Q10/06
CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/127 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/148 , B64D47/08 , G01C21/20 , G05D1/0016 , G05D1/0038 , G05D1/0044 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/042 , G05D1/0653 , G05D1/101 , G06F3/048 , G06K9/00637 , G06K9/00805 , G06K9/6256 , G06K9/6267 , G06K2209/19 , G06Q10/063114 , G06Q10/1097 , G06Q50/16 , G06T17/05 , G06T2215/16 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0034 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/44504 , H04N7/183 , H04N7/185
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.
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公开(公告)号:US20170190444A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-06
申请号:US15210072
申请日:2016-07-14
Applicant: Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLC
Inventor: Hank J. HUNDEMER
CPC classification number: B64F1/02 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/148 , B64C2201/182 , B64F3/00
Abstract: In one aspect, an example system includes: (i) a base including a bottom surface and a first coupling-point; (ii) a vertically-oriented elongate structure comprising a lower end, an upper end, and an inner channel, wherein the inner channel comprises an upper access-point disposed proximate the upper end, wherein the base is coupled to the elongate structure proximate the lower end; (iii) a deployable cushioning-device coupled to the elongate structure; and (iv) a tether comprising a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion, wherein the first portion is coupled to the first coupling-point, the second portion is coupled to a second coupling-point of the UAV, the third portion extends through the inner channel, the fourth portion extends from the upper access-point to the second coupling-point, and the fourth portion has a length that is less than a distance between the upper access-point and the bottom surface.
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公开(公告)号:US09669945B2
公开(公告)日:2017-06-06
申请号:US14736925
申请日:2015-06-11
Applicant: Lee Priest , Charlie Terry , Ross Erickson
Inventor: Lee Priest , Charlie Terry , Ross Erickson
CPC classification number: B64D47/08 , B64C27/06 , B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/148 , B64C2201/201 , G05D1/0094 , G05D1/0866
Abstract: A method with a tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) associated with a cell site includes causing the UAV to fly at or near the cell site while the UAV is tethered at or near the cell site via a connection, wherein flight of the UAV at or near the cell site is constrained based on the connection; and performing one or more functions via the UAV at the cell site while the UAV is flying tethered at or near the cell site. The one or more functions can include functions related to a cell site audit. Alternatively, the one or more functions include functions related to providing wireless service via the UAV at the cell site, wherein data and/or power is transferred between the UAV and the cell site to perform the wireless service.
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公开(公告)号:US20170146325A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US14945872
申请日:2015-11-19
Applicant: ELECTROMECHANICA, INC.
CPC classification number: F42B3/087 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/148 , F41H11/14 , F41H11/16
Abstract: A line charge includes a thin plastic tube that is deployed by a mechanical means. The thin plastic tube is filled with an explosive material after deployment to form a line charge suitable for route clearance or demolitions.
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