公开(公告)号：US09884681B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15405140

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., Ltd

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Hao Du ,  Mingxi Wang

IPC: B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C25/32 ,  A63H27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/063 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/061 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/042

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a transformable aerial vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a transformable aerial vehicle includes: a central body and at least two transformable frames assemblies respectively disposed on the central body, each of the at least two transformable frame assemblies having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body and a distal portion; an actuation assembly mounted on the central body and configured to pivot the at least two frame assemblies to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body; and a plurality of propulsion units mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180032087A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15662163

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: PARROT DRONES

Inventor： Martin LINÉ

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A rotary-wing drone includes a drone body including an electronic card controlling the piloting of the drone and one or more linking arms, one or more propulsion units mounted on respective ones of the linking arms, and at least one obstacle sensor integral with the drone body, whose main direction of detection is located in a substantially horizontal plane. The drone additionally includes logic executing by a processor in the electronic card and adapted to perform the controlling by correcting the drone orientation—specifically the yaw orientation—of the drone in flight so as to maintain one of the at least one obstacle sensor in the direction of displacement of the drone.

公开(公告)号：US09881213B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15462577

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Bernard J. Michini ,  Hui Li ,  Brett Michael Bethke

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q10/1097 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/44504 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.

公开(公告)号：US20180024555A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15547208

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CANADA LTD.

Inventor： Curtis PARKS ,  Chris POLOWICK

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B15/02 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B27/04 ,  B32B2250/40 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0269 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2607/00 ,  B64C1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  E04B2/7422 ,  F16S1/10 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G01S19/43 ,  G01S19/53 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06T11/60 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for use with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). A central controller is coupled to the autopilot system for a UAV. Navigation is implemented by using two GPS antennas and obtaining a difference between the locations from these two antenna to arrive at a high precision bearing or direction of travel. This single GPS derived bearing is used to trigger all the various subsystems on the UAV for imaging or mapping. Areas and locations to be mapped and imaged are determined by geolocation and mapping and imaging equipment are triggered based on the single GPS signal derived from the two GPS antennas. To reduce vibration effects on navigational and imaging or mapping equipment, these are positioned as close as possible to the vehicle's center of gravity and are deployed in a shielded box on vibration isolation mounts.

公开(公告)号：US20180023974A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15421834

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: TOPCON Corporation

Inventor： Hitoshi Otani ,  Daisuke Sasaki ,  Nobuyuki Fukaya ,  Takeshi Sasaki

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: G01C23/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C15/02 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A flying vehicle has a retro-reflector, a position measuring instrument has a non-prism measurement function for performing a distance measurement and an angle measurement in non-prism and a prism measurement function for performing the distance measurement and the angle measurement with respect to the retro-reflector, a control device is adapted to have a flight range as set within a flat plane, to prepare an approximate flight plan having a two-dimensional approximate flying route as set within the flight range, to measure the approximate flying route by the non-prism measurement, to calculate a three-dimensional detailed flying route based on the measurement results and the approximate flying route, to prepare a detailed flight plan including the detailed flying route and to control the flying vehicle so as to fly in maintaining a distance between the flying vehicle system and a surface of the object to be measured at a constant value based on the detailed flight plan and a result of the prism measurement.

公开(公告)号：US20180022455A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15655805

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: Dustin McCaslin

Inventor： Dustin McCaslin

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A dropping mechanism with universal mounting points includes a device for securing a payload to a drone, mechanically releasing it and mounting additional accessories that can be used during flight. The dropping mechanism can be attached to either the landing gear or body of the drone, in an orientation that allows contact between the release trigger and the drone's camera. A notch and groove system holds a sliding restraint in place, keeping the payload secure during flight. Once the release trigger is pushed, an energized member pulls the sliding restraint allowing the payload to drop. Since the camera is pointed down to actuate the trigger, the user can watch as the payload falls to the ground. The use of a mechanical dropping system makes this device compatible with drones that only have an electrical connection for the camera. Universal mounting points allow attachment of a wide variety of accessories.

公开(公告)号：US20180022451A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15684622

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: UVIFY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hyon Lim

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08C17/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a plurality of arm units, each having a rotary wing, a motor, and an arm main body and detachably coupled to a main body; the main body having a plurality of receptacles for coupling to the arm units; and a battery unit detachably coupled to the main body to be exposed to outside, in which at least a part of the battery unit is exposed to outside when the battery unit is coupled to the main body.

公开(公告)号：US20180002036A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15703986

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: Haoxiang Electric Energy (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yu Tian ,  Wenyan Jiang

IPC: B64D47/08 ,  F16M11/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G03B17/56 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M2200/04 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H04N5/2328

Abstract: An obstacle avoidance device for detecting surroundings of an unmanned mobile device is disclosed, which includes a stabilization platform connected with the unmanned mobile device, wherein the stabilization platform includes a stabilizer for ensuring stably bearing at least one platform camera; and an obstacle avoidance module fixed with the stabilization platform, so as to reduce interferences to detecting the surroundings by the obstacle avoidance module when the unmanned mobile device acts. The obstacle avoidance device of the present invention is able to keep a stable attitude while the unmanned mobile device is unstable and changes an attitude thereof, so as to effectively avoid obstacles.

公开(公告)号：US09858023B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15266877

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Ye Tao ,  Zihan Chen ,  Zhiyuan Zhang ,  Weifeng Liu ,  Chaobin Chen

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F3/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G09B9/08 ,  G09B9/12 ,  G09B9/48 ,  G09B19/165 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for training a user to control a gimbal in an environment. The systems and methods provide a simulation environment to control a gimbal in a virtual environment. The virtual environment closely resembles a real control environment. A controller may be used to transmit simulation commands and receive simulated data for visual display.

公开(公告)号：US09856662B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15321444

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: SCHWING GMBH

Inventor： Reiner Vierkotten ,  Joseph Schnittker

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  E04G21/04 ,  B66C15/04 ,  B66C23/78

CPC classification number: E04G21/0463 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B66C15/045 ,  B66C23/78 ,  E04G21/0436 ,  E04G21/0445

Abstract: A large manipulator includes a chassis, at least two front support arms, and at least two rear support arms. The support arms are coupled to corresponding extendable support legs that are each coupled to the chassis and that are each configured to be extended between a travel position and a support position. The large manipulator further includes a mast arm with a turntable coupled to the chassis. An operating range of the mast arm is dependent upon the support positions of the extendable support arms. The large manipulator further includes a computer with a monitor and a program-controlled positioning aid. The positioning aid is configured to generate a graphical representation of surrounding image data on the monitor. The operating range of the mast arm is visualized in the graphical representation.