Abstract:
A system and method for enhancing distribution logistics and surveillance ranges with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and at least one dock in a dock network. The UAV remains in communication with the dock for enhancing distribution logistics of at least one package and increasing the range of surveillance for the unmanned aerial vehicle. From the dock, the UAV delivers the package to a destination point, obtains the package from a pick up point, recharges the unmanned aerial vehicle throughout the network of docks, and increases the range of distribution and surveillance. A logistics software controls the delivery and surveillance. A wireless communication device enables communication between the UAV and the dock. Light indicators indicate status of the package and the operational status of the UAV. A camera captures an image of the package in the dock. A motion detector detects the UAV for regulating access for loading/unloading and docking.
Abstract:
An aerial vehicle system for gathering data may comprise a Waypoint Location, wherein the Waypoint Location comprises an arresting cable; a Ground Control Station, wherein the Ground Control Station comprises a charging cable; and an aerial vehicle, wherein the aerial vehicle comprises an onboard battery, a capturing hook and a sensor payload for generating surveillance data. The aerial vehicle may be configured to autonomously travel between the Waypoint Location and the Ground Control Station. The aerial vehicle may be configured to couple with the arresting cable via the capturing hook. The aerial vehicle may be configured to electronically couple with the charging cable via the capturing hook to facilitate charging the aerial vehicle's onboard battery.
Abstract:
Short takeoff and landing aircraft are disclosed. An example fixed wing aircraft includes a primary powertrain to provide power to a propulsion unit, a secondary powertrain to provide power to the propulsion unit, and a detachable power coupling to transfer power to the secondary powertrain from a source external to the fixed wing aircraft during takeoff.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betriff unter anderem ein Fluggerät (10), umfassend wenigstens einen elektromotorischen Antrieb (11a, 11b) und eine Steuerung (12), mit der das Fluggerät eine eingestellte Flugposition dauerhaft bewahren kann, wobei das Fluggerät über eine Kabelanordnung (16) mit einer Bodenstation (19) verbindbar ist, und wobei die Kabelanordnung wenigstens zwei elektrische Leiter (17a, 17b) zur Bereitstellung einer Spannungsversorgung für den Antrieb umfasst, sowie ein Glasfaserkabel (18) zur Übermittlung von Daten und/oder Signalen.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle and a battery thereof. The battery includes a battery body and a shell disposed on one end of the battery body. The shell has a clamp button disposed on the side opposite the unmanned aerial vehicle. One end of the clamp button is fixed on the shell and the other is used for detachably connecting with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The clamp button makes the battery detachably connect with the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle be possible and it is very convenient for changing the battery.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an aircraft (1), preferably an unmanned aircraft (UAV), drone, or unmanned aerial system (UAS), comprising a rigid wing (2), which enables aerodynamic horizontal flight, and at least four rotors (4, 4'), which are driven by means of controllable electric motors (5) and which can be pivoted between a vertical starting position and a horizontal flight position by means of a pivoting mechanism (7), wherein all electric motors (5) and rotors (4) are arranged on the wing (2).
Abstract:
Power management method and system for an unmanned air vehicle, wherein the unmanned air vehicle comprises a plurality of power demanding subsystems and a plurality of power sources. The invention establishes mission oriented fixed parameters. A fuzzy logic power management unit, comprised in the system, automatically calculates and assigns priorities for delivering power to the subsystems. It also automatically calculates and assigns amounts of power delivered to each subsystem and automatically decides which of the power sources to deliver power to which subsystem. The fuzzy logic power management system calculates and assigns the priorities and loads in function of a plurality of internal variables, external variables and the mission oriented fixed parameters.
Abstract:
An unmanned solar-powered aircraft (300) comprises a lightweight solar wing (310) comprising an airfoil profile, a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, wing tips, and at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein the surfaces and edges follow an arched bow shape across a span of the wing. The unmanned solar-powered aircraft includes a fuselage (330) and a propeller (340), wherein the fuselage is placed below the solar wing and contains an electric motor, battery, and electronics.
Abstract:
An unmanned vehicle is provided. The unmanned vehicle includes a navigation system configured to navigate the unmanned vehicle relative to a beam of energy emitted from a beam source, a power receiver configured to receive energy from the beam, and an energy storage system configured to store received energy for use in selectively powering the unmanned vehicle.