Abstract:
Various embodiments include methods for piggybacking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a vehicle (e.g., motor vehicles and trailers coupled to motor vehicles) to reach a destination. Various embodiments may include determining whether to dock on a vehicle. One or more candidate vehicles may be identified for docking. Travel profile characteristics of the one or more candidate vehicles may be identified. A first vehicle may be selected from the one or more candidate vehicles based on one or more travel profile characteristics that assist the UAV in reaching the UAV destination. The UAV may dock with the first vehicle. While docked to the first vehicle the UAV may charge an onboard battery via an electrical connection in a docking structure or by harvesting energy in the wind caused by movement of the vehicle by configuring the UAV rotors to charge the battery.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug (1) mit einer Start- und Landevorrichtung (10) für ein unbemanntes Fluggerät (20), insbesondere für einen Multicopter. Das Kraftfahrzeug umfasst eine Start- und Landevorrichtung (10) für ein unbemanntes Fluggerät (20), die im Fahrzeuginnenraum (5) auf der Beifahrerseite (7) angeordnet ist.
Abstract:
A ground movement plug-in (GMP) apparatus for providing ground propulsion to an unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV). In an embodiment, the GMP apparatus includes a frame configured to mechanically couple with the UAV, a plurality of wheels, at least one of which is actuatable by a motor, and a controller operably coupled to the motor to control propulsion of the GMP apparatus.
Abstract:
A launch and capture system for capturing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle having a thruster (104) and a duct (106) configured to direct airflow generated by the thruster includes a capture plate (120) and an extension (122). The capture plate is configured to alter the airflow and generate a force attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is configured to at least facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate.
Abstract:
본 발명은 트럭의 적재함의 전방에 설치되는 수납부; 및 트럭의 적재함에서 상기 수납부 후방에 설치되는 드론 안착부;를 포함하되, 상기 드론 안착부는, 적재함의 바닥면에 설치되며, 상면에는 전후 방향의 길이를 따라 레일이 설치되는 슬라이딩부; 상기 슬라이딩부의 상측에서, 상기 레일을 따라 전후 방향으로 슬라이딩 가능하게 설치되며, 상면에 드론이 안착될 수 있는 스테이션;을 포함하는 농업용 방제 드론 시스템을 제공할 수 있다.