公开(公告)号：US20170221246A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15493323

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Heli ZHONG ,  Zhiyuan ZHANG ,  Liutao ZHANG

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G01C23/00 ,  H04N5/45 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  G09G2340/14 ,  H04N5/45

Abstract: Method and apparatus of prompting a position of an aerial vehicle are provided. The method may include: obtaining first position information of the aerial vehicle and second position information of a ground end; and presenting a relative position relationship between the aerial vehicle and the ground end on a preset map according to the first position information and the second position information. Flight status including flight position and other suitable information of an aerial vehicle may therefore be directly provided.

公开(公告)号：US09689686B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14866719

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Gerard Carmack ,  Narasimha Rao Lakkakula ,  Nima Sharifi Mehr

IPC: G01C21/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S19/00 ,  G01S19/215 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G06F21/64 ,  G06F2221/2111 ,  H04L63/0869 ,  H04L63/123 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: Techniques for determining whether data associated with an autonomous navigation of an unmanned vehicle may be trusted. For example, navigation-related data may be provided from a source external to the unmanned vehicle. Image data associated with the autonomous navigation may be generated. The navigation-related data and the image data may be compared to determine whether the navigation data may be trusted or not. If untrusted, the autonomous navigation may be directed independently of the navigation data.

公开(公告)号：US20170134631A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15396022

申请日：2016-12-30

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Cong ZHAO ,  Minjian PANG ,  Rui LI ,  You ZHOU ,  Zhe LIU ,  Guyue ZHOU

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T7/20

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S3/7864 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2210/12 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/2328

Abstract: A method for supporting target tracking includes acquiring a target from one or more images captured by an imaging device carried by a movable object, obtaining a relative distance between the movable object and the target, and generating one or more control signals based on the relative distance to direct the movable object to track the target.

公开(公告)号：US20170086048A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15151957

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Sung O CHO

IPC: H04W4/22 ,  H04B17/309 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: H04W4/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/10 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/17 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B17/309 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A method of emergency handling is provided for a vehicle engaged with an uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV). The method can include collecting location information if emergency situation occurs. In emergency situations, the vehicle can determine whether an operation of uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV) is allowed based on the location information and time information. After determining whether there is a flight space for the operation of uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV) above a vehicle, the vehicle can transmit at least one of SOS and an emergency call into the uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV).

公开(公告)号：US20170083019A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15366020

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: SPACE DATA CORPORATION

Inventor： Gerald M. KNOBLACH ,  Eric A. FRISCHE ,  Bruce Alan BARKLEY

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46

CPC classification number: G05D1/0055 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/44 ,  B64B1/46 ,  B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B1/70 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18576 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: Innovative new systems and method of operating the systems, wherein the system comprises an airborne platform comprising an unmanned balloon; a payload that is separate from the unmanned balloon; a transceiver; first and second flight termination devices; at least two separate power sources for the first and second flight termination devices; a sensor; a processor; a pump; a valve; and a tether that when broken separates the unmanned balloon and the payload, are disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20170032175A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US14814868

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Inventor： HOU-HSIEN LEE ,  CHANG-JUNG LEE ,  CHIH-PING LO

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/64 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01S19/51 ,  G06K9/00369 ,  G06K9/64

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detecting method is executed and applied in an UAV. The method can include creating a sample features database for a user, and storing the sample features database in a storage device; shooting a plurality of scene images from every direction around the user; capturing a plurality of features of the object from the scene image; comparing the sample features of user with the features of the object, and storing a new feature of the object different from the sample feature of user in the storage device; determining whether a tagger is around the user, and sending an alarm signal to the user.

Abstract translation: 在无人机中执行无人机（UAV）检测方法。 该方法可以包括为用户创建样本特征数据库，并将样本特征数据库存储在存储设备中; 从用户周围的每个方向拍摄多个场景图像; 从所述场景图像捕获所述对象的多个特征; 将用户的样本特征与对象的特征进行比较，并将不同于用户的样本特征的对象的新特征存储在存储设备中; 确定标签是否在用户周围，并向用户发送报警信号。

公开(公告)号：US09493235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14940379

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

Inventor： Dylan T X Zhou ,  Andrew H B Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

IPC: B64C35/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B60F3/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G08G3/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/265 ,  B63G8/16 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/36

CPC classification number: B64C35/008 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/102 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/2328 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned device includes a modular and expandable waterproof body. An outer body shell, at least one wing, and a door are connected to the modular and expandable waterproof body. A propulsion system of the amphibious VTOL unmanned device includes a plurality of motors and propellers and a propeller protection system. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device further includes a battery, a charging station for batteries, an onboard electricity generator a power distribution board, an electrical power storage device, and an electrical machine electrically connected to the electrical power storage device. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device is further equipped with a landing system, an onboard air compressor, an onboard electrolysis system, a cooling device, vision aiding and orientative lights, an apparatus for internally housing a cargo, and a manually or automatically deployable parachute.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用垂直起降（VTOL）无人机包括一个模块化和可扩展的防水体。 外壳体，至少一个翼和门连接到模块化和可扩展的防水体。 水陆两用VTOL无人驾驶装置的推进系统包括多个电动机和推进器以及螺旋桨保护系统。 水陆两用VTOL无人装置还包括电池，电池充电站，车载发电机，配电板，电力存储装置以及与蓄电装置电连接的电机。 水陆两用VTOL无人装置还配有着陆系统，车载空气压缩机，车载电解系统，冷却装置，视觉辅助和定向灯，用于内部容纳货物的装置以及手动或可自动展开的降落伞。

公开(公告)号：US20160323751A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15190450

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: Lee PRIEST ,  Michael GRIFFIN

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Michael GRIFFIN

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W64/003

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based installation method for equipment on cell towers includes flying the UAV with the equipment attached thereto upwards to a desired location on the cell tower, wherein the desired location comprises one or more horizontal support structures; positioning the equipment to the desired location on the cell tower; connecting the equipment to the desired location; and disconnecting the equipment from the UAV.

Abstract translation: 基于无人飞行器（UAV）的安装方法，用于将电台塔上的设备向上悬挂到电池塔上的所需位置，其中所需位置包括一个或多个水平支撑结构; 将设备定位到电池塔上的所需位置; 将设备连接到所需位置; 并将设备与UAV断开连接。

公开(公告)号：US20160313734A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15134284

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Anthony Enke

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a configuration to control automatic return of an aerial vehicle. The configuration stores a return location in a storage device of the aerial vehicle. The return location may correspond to a location where the aerial vehicle is to return. One or more sensors of the aerial vehicle are monitored during flight for detection of a predefined condition. When a predetermined condition is met a return path program may be loaded for execution to provide a return flight path for the aerial vehicle to automatically navigate to the return location.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制飞行器的自动返回的配置。 该配置将返回位置存储在飞行器的存储装置中。 返回位置可以对应于飞行器返回的位置。 在飞行中监视航空器的一个或多个传感器以检测预定义的状况。 当满足预定条件时，可以加载返回路径程序以执行以提供飞行器自动导航到返回位置的返回飞行路径。

公开(公告)号：US20160273519A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15167415

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Damon Vander Lind ,  Thomas Van Alsenoy ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02K7/18 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B63H9/06 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F3/02

CPC classification number: F03D9/32 ,  B63H9/0685 ,  B63H2009/0692 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  C07C29/141 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/008 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  H02K7/1838 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A vehicle-based airborne wind turbine system having an aerial wing, a plurality of rotors each having a plurality of rotatable blades positioned on the aerial wing, an electrically conductive tether secured to the aerial wing and secured to a ground station positioned on a vehicle, wherein the aerial wing is adapted to receive electrical power from the vehicle that is delivered to the aerial wing through the electrically conductive tether; wherein the aerial wing is adapted to operate in a flying mode to harness wind energy to provide a first pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle; and wherein the aerial wing is also adapted to operate in a powered flying mode wherein the rotors may be powered so that the turbine blades serve as thrust-generating propellers to provide a second pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle

Abstract translation: 一种具有空中翼面的车载机载风力涡轮机系统，多个转子，每个转子具有位于空中飞翼上的多个可旋转叶片，固定在飞行器上并固定在位于车辆上的地面站的导电系绳， 其中所述空中翼适于从通过所述导电系绳传送到所述空中翼的车辆接收电力; 其中所述空中翼适于以飞行模式操作以利用风能以提供穿过所述系绳的第一拉力以拉动所述车辆; 并且其中所述空中翼还适于以动力飞行模式操作，其中所述转子可以被供电，使得所述涡轮机叶片用作推力产生螺旋桨以提供穿过所述系绳的第二拉力以拉动所述车辆