公开(公告)号：US20170327224A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15594255

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies

Inventor： Long N. Phan ,  Samir Nayfeh ,  John J. Polo ,  Eli M. Davis ,  Paul A. DeBitetto

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes at least one rotor motor configured to drive at least one propeller to rotate. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a data center including a processor; a data storage component; and a wireless communications component. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a hybrid generator system configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor and to the data center, the hybrid generator system including a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor; an engine configured to generate mechanical power; and a generator motor coupled to the engine and configured to generate electrical power from the mechanical power generated by the engine. The data center may include an intelligent data management module configured to control power distribution and execution of mission tasks in response to available power generation and mission task priorities.

公开(公告)号：US20170327211A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15431172

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Caleb Andrew Woodruff ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C27/48

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：US09815078B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15304987

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: Roi Neustadt

Inventor： Roi Neustadt

IPC: B05B13/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B05C1/06

CPC classification number: B05B13/005 ,  B05B12/14 ,  B05B15/62 ,  B05C1/06 ,  B43L13/00 ,  B44D2/002 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: A wall-drawing hovering device (WDHD) is provided. The WDHD comprises an unmanned helicopter configured and operable for flying and hovering while being disconnected from ground. The WDHD further comprises a mobilizing system comprising at least one motorized wheel. The mobilizing system is physically associated and carried with the unmanned helicopter and configured to drive the WDHD along a vertical surface when the WDHD hovers above ground. The WDHD further comprises a drawing system comprising a paint releasing member connected with a paint reservoir. The drawing system is carried with the unmanned helicopter and configured to controllably release paint from the paint reservoir through the paint releasing member. The WDHD is thereby configured to hover above ground next to a vertical surface such as a wall, so that the mobilizing system frictionally attaches to the vertical surface thereby enabling driving the WDHD along the vertical surface. The WDHD is further configured to draw on the vertical surface by controllably releasing paint from the paint releasing member.

公开(公告)号：US20170313421A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15582129

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20170313272A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15653009

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Guillaume Hoareau ,  Johannes J. Liebenberg ,  John G. Musial ,  Todd R. Whitman

IPC: B60R16/04 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60R16/033

CPC classification number: B60R16/04 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60R16/033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: An apparatus and method for replacing a power source element is provided. The apparatus includes a multiple compartment housing attached to a vehicle, power source elements, a controller, and a communications interface. The power source elements are placed within receptacles of the multiple compartment housing. Each power source element is electrically connected to an input power coupler for electrical connection to the vehicle such that each power source element is configured to supply power to the vehicle independently without requiring power supplied by any other power source element. The controller is configured to monitor a power level of each power source element and generate an associated power level reading. The communication interface is configured to retrieve each associated power level reading from the controller and to an external system.

公开(公告)号：US20170307401A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15608696

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： James M. McCollough ,  Erik Oltheten ,  Nicholas Lappos

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64D43/00 ,  G01D7/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  G05D17/02

CPC classification number: G01C23/00 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64D43/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01D7/02 ,  G05D17/02

Abstract: A power safety system is configured to provide power information in an aircraft. The power safety system includes a power safety instrument having a power required indicator and a power available indicator, each being located on a display. A position of the power required indicator and the power available indicator represent the power available and power required to perform a hover flight maneuver. The power safety system may be operated in a flight planning mode or in a current flight mode. The power safety system uses at least one sensor to measure variables having an effect on the power required and the power available.

公开(公告)号：US20170300855A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15151999

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Benjamin Lund ,  Michael Franco Taveira ,  Lael Pearce ,  Marcelo Ceribelli

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/0635

Abstract: Various embodiments enable delivering an item using an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) in response to receiving an electronic order for an item. Order parameters may be determined based on the electronic order identifying the item and details regarding delivery of the item. UAV components may be selected for operating the UAV based on UAV parameters meeting the order parameters. UAV-compliant packaging parameters may be determined for transporting the item carried by the UAV. Selected UAV-compliant packaging may enable the UAV to meet at least some of the order parameters and the UAV parameters. Assembly of the UAV may be coordinated to include the selected UAV components and selected UAV-compliant packaging with the item therein. The selected UAV-compliant packaging may meet the determined UAV-compliant packaging parameters. The assembled UAV and packaging may be dispatched for delivering the item.

公开(公告)号：US20170300067A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15131944

申请日：2016-04-18

Applicant: Latitude Engineering, LLC

Inventor： Jason Michael K. Douglas ,  Justin Armer ,  Carlos Murphy

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0858 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: An unmanned aircraft includes a forward propulsion system comprising one or more forward thrust engines and one or more corresponding rotors coupled to the forward thrust engines; a vertical propulsion system comprising one or more vertical thrust engines and one or more corresponding rotors coupled to the vertical thrust engines; and a pitch angle and throttle control system, comprising a processor configured to receive a first pitch angle command; and generate a second pitch angle command and a forward thrust engine throttle command based on a bounded pitch angle for the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US20170297681A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15491466

申请日：2017-04-19

Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED

Inventor： Moyuru YAMADA ,  Yoshiro HADA

IPC: B64C25/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/32

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: A flying machine includes a flying machine body including a rotor blade; a frame including a frame body supporting the flying machine body, and a pressing section that is pressed against a target object at least at two locations separated along a direction orthogonal to a width direction of the frame body; and a detector fixed to the frame, and having a detection direction that is a direction orthogonal to a direction joining the two locations together and facing toward the target object.

公开(公告)号：US20170295069A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15211563

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Charles Wheeler Sweet, III ,  Edward Harrison Teague ,  Michael Franco Taveira

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/00 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L41/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G07C5/008 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0007 ,  H04L1/0009 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/14

Abstract: Embodiments include devices and methods for managing network communication of an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV). A processor of the UAV may determine an altitude of the UAV. The processor may optionally also determine a speed or vector of the UAV. Based on the determined altitude and/or speed/vector of the UAV, the processor may adjust the communication parameter of the communication link between the UAV and a communication network. The processor may transmit signals based on the adjusted communication parameter, which may reduce radio frequency interference caused by the transmissions of the UAV with the communication network.