公开(公告)号：US20170183106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15372287

申请日：2016-12-07

Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

Inventor： Son Cheol YU ,  Ju Hyun PYO ,  Han Gil JOE ,  Hyeon Woo CHO ,  Byeong Jin KIM

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/025 ,  B63B2702/12 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for recovering and launching an unmanned aerial vehicle. The apparatus for recovering and launching the unmanned aerial vehicle includes a main body that includes a storage space in which the unmanned aerial vehicle is stored, an inclined platform that forms an inclined surface which is connected between a fixed bar fixed in the main body and a moving bar moved to an opened upper portion of the main body and collides with the unmanned aerial vehicle induced to approach a side of the main body, a band member of which one end is connected to the moving bar and the other end is rolled up in a roll shape and stored in the storage space of the main body, and a driving motor that rotationally drives a rotor circumscribed with the band member in a normal direction or reverse direction, so that the moving bar is moved with respect to the fixed bar, wherein the inclined surface is formed by unfolding the inclined platform, the unmanned aerial vehicle colliding with the inclined surface is recovered to the storage space, and then the inclined platform is folded.

公开(公告)号：US20170182901A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15455199

申请日：2017-03-10

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl LEE ,  Hae-Dong KIM ,  Hyeon-Cheol GONG ,  Gi-Hyuk CHOI ,  In-Hee HWANG ,  Byong-Suk SUK

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170177006A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15040985

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER EUGENE FISHER ,  Jason Sidharthadev Mukherjee ,  William Arden Lott ,  Eric James Aagaard

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A method of migrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations between geographic survey areas, including: uploading a first plurality of flight missions into a first UAV pod; deploying the UAV pod; autonomously launching the UAV from the UAV pod a plurality of times to perform the first plurality of flight missions; providing first survey data from the UAV to the UAV pod; autonomously migrating the UAV from the first UAV pod to a second UAV pod; receiving a second plurality of flight missions in a second UAV pod; providing the UAV with one of the second plurality of flight missions from the second UAV pod; autonomously launching the UAV from the second UAV pod a plurality of times to perform the second plurality of flight missions; and providing a second survey data from the UAV to the second UAV pod; where the autonomous migrating of the UAV to accomplish the first and second survey data happens autonomously and without active human intervention.

公开(公告)号：US20170129464A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15414101

申请日：2017-01-24

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Mingxi WANG ,  Yuan LIN ,  Hongju LI

IPC: B60S5/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60S5/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H02J7/0045

Abstract: A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base station for automated battery pack exchange and methods for manufacturing and using the same. The UAV base station includes a battery-exchange system disposed within a housing having a top-plate. The housing contains a battery array having a plurality of UAV battery packs and a mechanical mechanism for automatically removing an expended battery pack from a UAV that lands on the top-plate and replacing the expended battery pack with a charged battery pack. Thereby, the UAV base station system advantageously enables extended and autonomous operation of the UAV without the need for user intervention for exchanging UAV battery packs.

公开(公告)号：US20170066543A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US14845615

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A payload launch system that uses an inflatable air bag ram to launch a payload, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, from a launch chamber of a launch tube. The air bag ram seals with the interior surface of the launch tube to isolate a dump valve that controls the flow of compressed gas from a gas storage chamber into the air bag ram. The air bag ram sealing with the interior surface of the launch tube isolates the dump valve, both pre-launch and post-launch, from any water or debris carried in with water in which the payload launch system is disposed

Abstract translation: 一种有效载荷发射系统，其使用可充气气囊冲压器从发射管的发射室发射有效载荷，例如无人驾驶飞行器。 气囊柱塞与发射管的内表面密封，以隔离一个排气阀，其将压缩气体从气体储存室流入气囊冲头。 与发射管内表面密封的气囊柱塞将排放阀（预发射和发射后）与运载有有效载荷发射系统的水携带的任何水或碎屑隔离

公开(公告)号：US20170057635A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14843329

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： James David Strayer

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64D1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B63G3/04 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A drone launch system includes a canister defining an internal cavity, and a drone positioned within the internal cavity in a stowed state. The drone is configured to be ejected from the canister and transition from the stowed state into a deployed state outside of the canister. A method for launching a drone, the method includes positioning the drone in a stowed state in an internal cavity of a canister, ejecting the drone from the canister, and transitioning the drone into a deployed state after the ejecting operation.

Abstract translation: 无人机发射系统包括限定内部空腔的罐和位于收纳状态的内部空腔内的无人机。 无人机被配置为从罐排出并从收起状态转换到罐外部的展开状态。 一种用于发射无人机的方法，该方法包括将无人机处于收起状态，将其从罐中排出，将喷射器从罐排出，并且在喷射操作之后将无人机转换成展开状态。

公开(公告)号：US20170050749A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15236716

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: Skyyfish, LLC

Inventor： Orest Jacob Pilskalns

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G08G5/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/37 ,  B60L53/60 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G01S13/913 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can automatically guide itself to the vicinity of a charging station of an automated landing, charging and takeoff system, which then assists with the close-range laser guidance of the UAV in order for it to dock, without the need for landing gear. The dock has locating valleys that help the booms of the UAV to self-align under the force of gravity. Electrical connections are automatically made for data download and charging. A cover may be closed over the UAV during charging.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）可以自动引导到自动着陆，充电和起飞系统的充电站附近，然后辅助无人机的近距离激光引导，以使其停靠，而不需要 起落架需要 码头有定位谷，帮助无人机的繁荣在重力的作用下自行调整。 自动进行电气连接进行数据下载和充电。 在充电期间，盖子可能会在无人机上关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20170024929A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15283699

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: G06T17/05 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  B64C17/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to perform physical functions on a cell tower at a cell site include flying the UAV at or near the cell site, wherein the UAV comprises one or more manipulable members; moving the one or more manipulable members when proximate to a location at the cell tower where the physical functions are performed to effectuate the physical functions; and utilizing one or more counterbalancing techniques during the moving ensuring a weight distribution of the UAV remains substantially the same.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机（UAV）在小区站点的小区塔进行物理功能的系统和方法包括在该小区站点附近飞行无人机，其中无人机包括一个或多个可操纵构件; 当接近执行物理功能的单元塔的位置以移动一个或多个可操纵构件以实现物理功能; 并且在移动期间利用一种或多种平衡技术确保无人机的重量分布保持基本相同。

公开(公告)号：US20160355250A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15172710

申请日：2016-06-03

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Nicholas L. Barnes ,  Ryan M. Alderfer ,  Timothy J. Marley ,  Stephen J. Schober

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  F16C2326/43

Abstract: A deployment or hinge mechanism and, more particularly, a compact unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wing deployment mechanism is provided. The deployment mechanism includes a hinged mechanism that stows in a stacked configuration and deploys in a level configuration.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种部署或铰链机构，更具体地，提供了一种紧凑的无人机（UAV）机翼展开机构。 展开机构包括铰接机构，其以堆叠结构的方式收纳并以水平配置展开。

公开(公告)号：US20160340021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15035934

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tong Zhang ,  Mengqiu Wang ,  Zhaozhe Wang ,  Xuyang Zhang ,  Guanqun Zhang ,  Shuang Gong ,  Yalin Zhang ,  Jinglong Wang ,  Lixin Liu

IPC: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A foldable drone is provided to improve the portability of the drone, which includes a drone body and a rotary wing part connected to the drone body. The rotary wing part includes a first rotary wing module and a second rotary wing module with each having at least one rotary wing, and the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module are respectively articulated to two sides of the drone body, to allow the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module to rotate about their respective articulating shafts, so as to be folded or unfolded.

Abstract translation: 提供可折叠的无人机以改善无人机的可携带性，其包括无人机和连接到无人机体的旋翼部。 旋转翼部包括第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块，每个具有至少一个旋转翼，并且第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块分别铰接到无人机主体的两侧，以允许 第一旋转翼模块和第二旋转翼模块围绕其相应的铰接轴旋转，以便被折叠或展开。