公开(公告)号：US20190235526A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16380330

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chaobin CHEN

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A method for controlling a movable device includes obtaining topology information of a travel path traversed by the movable device in response to losing a control signal. The method also includes controlling the movable device to travel based on the topology information and searching for the control signal.

公开(公告)号：US20190011995A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16111487

申请日：2018-08-24

Applicant: RYAN T. CLARK

Inventor： RYAN T. CLARK

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63H27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: An apparatus includes a wearable device having a multi-sensor detector to sense operator gestures directed at an unmanned vehicle (UV). The multi-sensor detector includes at least two sensors to detect motion and direction of the operator gestures with respect to operator hand movement, operator hand movement with respect to the earth, rotational movement of the operator hand, and finger movement on the operator hand. A controller monitors the multi-sensor detector to determine the operator gesture based on input data received from the sensors. The controller generates a command to the UV based on the determined operator gesture.

公开(公告)号：US20180229834A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15947650

申请日：2018-04-06

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Shaojie Chen ,  Zhigang Ou

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/06

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/54 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64D31/14 ,  B64D43/00 ,  G01R33/0047 ,  G01V3/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors.

公开(公告)号：US20180165968A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15377175

申请日：2016-12-13

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Jason W. Clark ,  Andres Chapiro Fermon ,  Matthew Robert Price ,  Jonas Hatzenbuehler

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/003 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A flight plan analysis system is configured to determine a flight plan decision regarding a proposed flight plan for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The flight plan analysis system includes a flight plan database that stores risk factor data, and a flight plan analysis unit communicatively coupled to the flight plan database. The flight plan analysis unit receives a proposed flight plan for the UAV and determines the flight plan decision based on an analysis of the proposed flight plan and the risk factor data.

公开(公告)号：US09993852B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14463954

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Hon Wah Chin ,  Bill Gross ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B08B5/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A47L1/02 ,  H02G1/02 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  E04G23/00

CPC classification number: B08B5/02 ,  A47L1/02 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/002 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  E04G23/00 ,  E04G23/002 ,  H02G1/02

Abstract: Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system.

公开(公告)号：US20180156614A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15829477

申请日：2017-12-01

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Bernard J. Michini ,  Brett Michael Bethke ,  Fabien Blanc-Paques

IPC: G01C15/06 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G01C15/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C15/02 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for ground control point assignment and determination. One of the methods includes receiving information describing a flight plan for the UAV to implement, the flight plan identifying one or more waypoints associated with geographic locations assigned as ground control points. A first waypoint identified in the flight plan is traveled to, and an action to designate a surface at the associated geographic location is designated as a ground control point. Location information associated with the designated surface is stored. The stored location information is provided to an outside system for storage.

公开(公告)号：US09977431B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15419804

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US09965964B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14823208

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: HERE Global B.V.

Inventor： Bruce Bernhardt ,  Arnold Sheynman ,  Jingwei Xu

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0086

Abstract: A method including retrieving a multi-dimensional map from a navigation system memory; determining an aerial route between two locations based at least partially upon the multi-dimensional map; and storing the aerial route in the navigation system memory. The multi-dimensional map includes terrain information and object information. The object information includes information regarding location and size of objects extending above ground level. The objects are in uncontrolled airspace, and the object information includes height information regarding a height above ground level of at least some of the objects. The aerial route is limited to the uncontrolled airspace, where the aerial route is over and around at least some of the objects, and where the aerial route is determined, at least partially, based upon the height information of the objects.

公开(公告)号：US09965962B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14940143

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: SkyWard IO, Inc.

Inventor： X ,  Jonathan Evans ,  Andrew McCollough ,  Dana Maher ,  Jake Nylund ,  Eric Miller ,  Chase Fiedler

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q40/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: An Aerial Robotics Network (ARN) Management Infrastructure (MI) (also referred to as ARNMI) that provides a mechanism for the management of aerobots.

公开(公告)号：US09964658B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14875927

申请日：2015-10-06

Applicant: U.S. Army Research Laboratory ATTN: RDRL-LOC-I

Inventor： David M. Hull ,  Ross N. Adelman

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/10 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  B64C13/10 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0086

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to power line detection, and more particularly, to methods and systems for autonomous power line detection, avoidance, navigation, and inspection. They may be implemented using aerial crafts, but do not have to. According to an embodiment, a method for detecting energized power lines in ambient space in the vicinity of an aerial craft is presented. The method includes measuring, with sensors located on the aerial craft, electric and magnetic fields in the space; and with a power line detection controller, detecting an energized power line in the space in the vicinity of the aerial craft using the sensor data; and determining the orientation of the detected energized power line in the space based on the electric and magnetic field measurements. Similar methods and systems are also presented.