Abstract:
The present invention provides a position control system for a remote-controlled vehicle, a vehicle operated by the control system, and a method for operating a remote-controlled vehicle. An electromagnetic energy receiver is configured to receive an electromagnetic beam. The electromagnetic energy receiver is further configured to determine a position of the remote-controlled vehicle relative to a position of the electromagnetic beam. The vehicle is directed to maneuver to track the position of the electromagnetic beam.
Abstract:
A neutrally buoyant airship, such as a blimp, contains a lifting body which allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air and a fuel cell located in the airship. A method of generating power in the neutrally buoyant airship, comprising providing a fuel and a oxidizer to a solid oxide fuel cell to generate power, and providing heat from the fuel cell to a remotely located lifting body, wherein the lifting body allows the airship to remain neutrally buoyant in air.
Abstract:
A hybrid VTOL vehicle having an envelope configured to provide hydrostatic buoyancy, a fuselage attached to the envelope and having at least one pair of wings extending from opposing sides thereof to produce dynamic lift through movement, and a thrust generation device on each wing and configured to rotate with each wing about an axis that is lateral to a longitudinal axis of the envelope to provide vertical takeoff or landing capabilities. Ideally, the envelope provides negative hydrostatic lift to enhance low-speed and on-the-ground stability.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include a trailer for an autonomous vehicle controlled by a command and control interface. The trailer includes a trailer body configured to retain the autonomous vehicle in an undeployed configuration. The trailer also anchors the autonomous vehicle in a deployed configuration. A tether is provided having a first end coupled to the trailer body and a second end that is configured to couple to the autonomous vehicle. A winch is utilized to adjust a length of the tether to move the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration. Further, a communication system communicates with the command and control interface and the autonomous vehicle to control movement of the autonomous vehicle between the undeployed configuration and deployed configuration.
Abstract:
Described herein is a multi-rotor aircraft (10; 200) including: - a load-bearing structure (10A; 200A); and - a plurality of propulsion assemblies (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6; M1', M2', M3', M4') each including a rotor (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6; R1', R2', R3', R4'), which can be driven in rotation about a respective axis of rotation (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6; X1', X2', X3', X4'), these propulsion assemblies being coupled to and supported by the load-bearing structure (10A; 200A), wherein the load-bearing structure (10A; 200A) is inflatable (C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16; C200).
Abstract:
Disclosed is apparatus (10, 10') for launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (20), for example from a vehicle (250) submerged beneath the surface (260) of a body of water (270). The apparatus (10, 10') comprises: an envelope (30) configured to receive and, at least to some extent, retain therewithin a lighter than air, gaseous substance; and coupling means operable to switch between a first state in which the coupling means couples the envelope (30) to the unmanned aerial vehicle (20) and a second state in which the unmanned aerial vehicle (20) is free to move away from the envelope (30). The apparatus (10, 10') is an unmanned apparatus.
Abstract:
An airship (20) has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope (24) for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system (36, 38) that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7 % full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module (180) that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors (44, 46) of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit (52) that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.
Abstract:
본 발명은 구기스포츠를 위한 3차원 타겟 시스템에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는 드론이나 구체를 이용하여 공중에 떠 있는 타겟을 맞추는 구기스포츠를 위한 3차원 타겟 시스템에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 구기스포츠를 이용한 3차원 타격시스템은 타격대상이 이미지가 아닌 실제로 배치되므로 타격감이나 타격체가 타겟에 타격되는 것을 직접 경험하므로 게임의 재미를 높일 수 있는 이점이 있다. 또한, 본 발명의 구기스포츠를 이용한 3차원 타격시스템은 타격대상이 다양한 위치로 이동 및 위치 복원될 수 있도록 공중에서 비행조종가능한 드론이 적용되므로 사용자가 새로운 형태의 경기를 경험할 수 있으며, 드론의 활용도를 높일 수 있는 이점이 있다. 그리고, 본 발명의 구기스포츠를 이용한 3차원 타격시스템은 다수의 레이저포인터에 의해 형성된 3D 지도를 통해 다수의 타겟의 위치를 정확하게 파악할 수 있어 다수의 타겟의 정밀한 이동제어가 가능하므로 다수의 타겟의 군집 비행제어효율을 높일 수 있으며, 나아가서는 경기 진행 효율을 향상시킬 수 있는 이점이 있다.