公开(公告)号：US20240317422A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18679114

申请日：2024-05-30

Applicant: Blue Vigil LLC

Inventor： Robert Schumann ,  Gerard Eldering ,  Charles A. Eldering ,  Brandon Wernick ,  Ted Markson

IPC: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U101/00 ,  F21V14/00 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  F21V14/003 ,  F21V23/02 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a drone-based system comprises: a base station, wherein the base station is configured to provide drone control and power; a drone; a tether connecting the base station to the drone and configured to provide the drone with the power from the base station; and a lighting system, operably attached to the drone via the tether, configured to generate illumination of a ground area, wherein the illumination of the ground area is controllable by modifying least one of an intensity of the illumination and a height of the drone above the ground area.

公开(公告)号：US20240317421A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18678265

申请日：2024-05-30

Applicant: Blue Vigil LLC

Inventor： Robert Schumann ,  Gerard Eldering ,  Charles A. Eldering ,  Brandon Wernick ,  Ted Markson

IPC: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U101/00 ,  F21V14/00 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  F21V14/003 ,  F21V23/02 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a drone-based system comprises: a base station, wherein the base station is configured to provide drone control and power; a drone; a tether connecting the base station to the drone and configured to provide the drone with the power from the base station; and a lighting system, operably attached to the drone via the tether, configured to generate illumination of a ground area, wherein the illumination of the ground area is controllable by modifying least one of an intensity of the illumination and a height of the drone above the ground area.

公开(公告)号：US20240262497A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18597697

申请日：2024-03-06

Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC

Inventor： Lee Priest ,  Joseph Hummer

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U101/30 ,  B64U101/60 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W88/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  H04W16/18 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing cell site audits using Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) include causing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to fly near cell site components; collecting data associated with the cell site components, the surrounding airspace, and environment using the UAV, wherein the data is not collected by a technician during a tower climb; and processing the collected data to obtain information for the cell site audit, wherein the processing includes determining physical dimensions and locations of the cell site components.

公开(公告)号：US20240253819A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18428663

申请日：2024-01-31

Applicant: STL Innovation LLC

Inventor： John K. Mathew ,  Benny Joseph

IPC: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U80/20 ,  B64U80/30 ,  B64U101/00 ,  H01B7/282 ,  H01B11/00

CPC classification number: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U80/20 ,  B64U80/30 ,  H01B7/282 ,  H01B11/002 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: An aerial lighting system includes: two or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) each including a corresponding high-powered LED array arranged to illuminate an area beneath the UAVs when the UAVs are airborne; a base station configured to retain the UAVs when not airborne, wherein the base station includes a controller for controlling the UAVs; and a plurality of cables for transferring power and data, including: (i) a first cable detachably coupled between the base station and a first UAV, wherein the first UAV receives power from the base station and communicates with the controller via the first cable, and (ii) a second cable detachably coupled between the first UAV and a second UAV, wherein the second UAV receives power from the base station and communicates with the controller via the second cable.

公开(公告)号：US11999476B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17121401

申请日：2020-12-14

Applicant: Spooky Action Inc.

Inventor： Dan V. Dao ,  Karl F. Biewald ,  Evan M. Widloski ,  Rahul Tiwari

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H01Q3/04 ,  H04B1/38 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H01Q3/04 ,  H04B1/38 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: A tethered drone system has a drone that carries telecommunication equipment, such as one or more cellular transceivers and an antenna, that enables the system to provide access to a telecommunication network for a plurality of remote communication devices in a vicinity of the drone. The drone may be disassembled to facilitate transport to a location at which additional cellular service is desired, such as a remote location or an area impacted by a catastrophic weather or geological event. At or near such location, the drone may be quickly assembled and launched. While airborne, the drone may hover for an extended period of time, such as several, hours, days, weeks, or even longer, while the telecommunication equipment carried by the drone provides access to the telecommunication network.

公开(公告)号：US11964760B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US18099774

申请日：2023-01-20

Applicant: George Miller

Inventor： George Miller

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/16 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B64C1/0009 ,  B64C1/16 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  B64C2001/0045 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: A method is provided. An airship is maneuvered to a desired location and oriented with the thruster such that ambient wind is traveling in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage. The airflow from the ambient wind is straightened with the flow straightener to generate a substantially laminar flow. The turbine is engaged with the airflow generated by the ambient wind to generate electricity, and the electricity generated by the turbine is rectified with the rectifier and stored in the storage array.

公开(公告)号：US20230356863A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18342072

申请日：2023-06-27

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： Jun Zhang ,  Brandon Pinkney ,  William Cullen ,  Edward Butler

IPC: B64U20/87 ,  B64U20/83 ,  G06T7/73

CPC classification number: B64U20/87 ,  B64U20/83 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T2207/30204 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: Fiducial marker detection systems and methods are provided. In one example, a method includes capturing, by a camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle, an image. The method further includes identifying one or more image contours in the image. The method further includes determining a position of a fiducial marker in the image. The method further includes projecting, based at least on the position, models associated with one or more contours of the fiducial marker into an image plane of the camera to obtain one or more model contours. The method further includes determining a pose associated with the fiducial marker based at least on the one or more image contours and the one or more model contours. Related devices and systems are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11807363B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17197162

申请日：2021-03-10

Applicant: Mazda Motor Corporation

Inventor： Hironobu Hashiguchi ,  Akira Yasutake ,  Tsuyoshi Arinaga

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: An on-vehicle aircraft control system includes a winding device provided on a landing platform, a connecting member connecting the winding device and an aircraft and wound up or drawn out by the winding device, and a controller controlling the winding device and the aircraft. Upon receipt of a landing request to land the aircraft on the landing platform, the controller winds up the connecting member by the winding device and controls an attitude of the aircraft so as to land the aircraft with a photographing unit provided on the aircraft facing in a specified photographing direction determined in advance.