公开(公告)号：US20170327228A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15432571

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170327212A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15432483

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US09817394B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15264216

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: GOPRO, INC.

Inventor： Pablo Lema ,  Shu Ching Ip

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00718 ,  G06K2009/00738

Abstract: A first pattern associated with a performer may be recognized based upon visual information. A sensor carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle may be configured to generate output signals conveying the visual information. A first distance may be determined between the first pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. A second pattern associated with a performee may be recognized based upon the visual information. A second distance may be determined between the second pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. Flight control may be adjusted based upon the first distance and the second distance. A flight control subsystem may be configured to provide the flight control for the unmanned aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09800091B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

IPC: B64F3/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

公开(公告)号：US20170293297A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15482085

申请日：2017-04-07

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seung-Nyun KIM ,  Youn Lea KIM ,  Byoung-Uk YOON ,  So-Young LEE ,  In-Hyuk CHOI ,  Chang-Ryong HEO

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G08C17/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An operating method of an external imaging device is provided which includes establishing a wireless connection with an electronic device comprising a display using a wireless communication device, receiving a parameter from the electronic device through the wireless connection, the parameter determined based on at least part of at least one photo and information, controlling a navigation device to autonomously fly to a set position based on the parameter, capturing an image using the camera, and sending the image to the electronic device through the wireless connection.

公开(公告)号：US20170291700A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15477774

申请日：2017-04-03

Applicant: Mohyi Labs, LLC

Inventor： John Mohyi

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B63H1/04 ,  B63H11/08 ,  B63H2011/082 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/001 ,  B64C39/064 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: A vehicle includes a propulsion system using one or more impellers as opposed to propellers. The impellers impart circumferential and radial velocity components to the working fluid, which may be air or water. The air is deflected by counter-vortex chambers in a shroud to convert the circumferential and radial velocity to an axial velocity aligned with the axis of rotation of the impeller.

公开(公告)号：US09786265B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US15237446

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Gur Kimchi

IPC: G10K11/178 ,  G06N99/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: G10K11/178 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2220/00 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D19/02 ,  G05D27/02 ,  G06N99/005 ,  G10K11/17823 ,  G10K11/17853 ,  G10K11/17873 ,  G10K2210/1281 ,  G10K2210/30231 ,  G10K2210/30351 ,  G10K2210/3038 ,  G10K2210/3045

Abstract: Noises that are to be emitted by an aerial vehicle during operations may be predicted using one or more machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques. Anti-noises having equal or similar intensities and equal but out-of-phase frequencies may be identified and generated based on the predicted noises, thereby reducing or eliminating the net effect of the noises. The machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques used to predict such noises may be trained using emitted sound pressure levels observed during prior operations of aerial vehicles, as well as environmental conditions, operational characteristics of the aerial vehicles or locations of the aerial vehicles during such prior operations. Anti-noises may be identified and generated based on an overall sound profile of the aerial vehicle, or on individual sounds emitted by the aerial vehicle by discrete sources.

公开(公告)号：US09783294B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14436310

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: AERYON LABS INC.

Inventor： Glen Johannesson ,  David Kroetsch ,  Michael Peasgood ,  Stephen Marchetti

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C1/30

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus includes a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV). The HUAV includes an arm assembly configured to support a propeller in such a way that propeller drag of the propeller is decoupled from yaw torque requirements associated with the hovering unmanned aerial vehicle. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV that has an arm assembly that is field-foldable relative to the HUAV between a flight-ready state and a folded state. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV having an arm assembly that is keyed in such a way as to facilitate field-assembly relative to the HUAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170285631A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15583097

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Brett Michael Bethke ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Jonathan Anders Lovegren ,  Patrick Michael Bouffard

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle modular command priority determination and filtering system. One of the methods includes enabling control of the UAV by a first control source that provides modular commands to the UAV, each modular command being a command associated with performance of one or more actions by the UAV. Modular commands from a second control source requesting control of the UAV are received. The second control source is determined to be in control of the UAV based on priority information associated with each control source. Control of the UAV is enabled by the second control source, and modular commands are implemented.

公开(公告)号：US20170275024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15082498

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: ANDREW BENNETT

Inventor： ANDREW BENNETT

IPC: B64F1/12 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B60L53/00 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F5/30 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/101 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: This document describes a system and method through which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be docked, with a device that can secure the UAVs, and information can be transmitted to and from such UAVs. The UAVs are secured through the use of magnetic fields. The system also includes a means for transmitting information between the docking system itself, the UAV(s) and/or between the docking system and a command center, which may be a notable distance from the docking system, or among the docking system, the UAV(s) and the command center.