公开(公告)号：US20170081045A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15364852

申请日：2016-11-30

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: B64F5/60 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

公开(公告)号：US20170075360A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14855434

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALLCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： William Henry Von Novak

IPC: G05D1/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/042 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0005 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems of various embodiments are disclosed for operating a UAV having insufficient power to operate normally. Various embodiments include determining whether an emergency-recovery state of a battery of the UAV has been reached while the UAV is flying. An emergency recovery mode may be activated in response to determining that the emergency-recovery state has been reached. The emergency recovery mode may switch the rotors from drawing energy from the battery to generate propulsion to harvesting energy from airflow that is used to recharge a battery of the UAV. A braking mode may be activated in response to determining that a braking altitude has been reached. The braking mode may switch the rotors from energy harvesting to drawing energy from the battery to generate propulsion in order to reduce a descent rate of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种实施例的方法，装置和系统，用于操作具有不足以正常工作的功率的UAV。 各种实施例包括确定无人机在飞行时是否达到了无人机的电池的紧急恢复状态。 响应于确定已经达到紧急恢复状态，可以激活紧急恢复模式。 紧急恢复模式可以将转子从电池的能量开始转换，以产生推动力，从用于为无人机的电池充电的气流中收集能量。 响应于确定已经达到制动高度，可以激活制动模式。 制动模式可以将转子从能量收集切换到从电池抽取能量以产生推进，以便降低UAV的下降速率。

公开(公告)号：US09557738B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US15134284

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Anthony Enke

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

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：US09555885B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US15231579

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Stanek ,  John A. Lockwood

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

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.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。

公开(公告)号：US09511858B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13261813

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Christopher E. Fisher ,  Thomas Robert Szarek ,  Justin B. McAllister ,  Pavel Belik

Inventor： Christopher E. Fisher ,  Thomas Robert Szarek ,  Justin B. McAllister ,  Pavel Belik

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/06

CPC classification number: G01C5/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  G05D1/0816

Abstract: An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation.

Abstract translation: 定义直立方向和倒置方向的飞机，地面站; 以及用于远程控制飞机飞行的控制系统。 地面站具有自动地面功能，使飞机以反方向反转，失速和可控地降落，以保护从飞机向下延伸的有效载荷和舵。 在直立方向，地面站描绘从第一架飞机摄像机的视图。 当切换到倒置方向时：（1）地面站描绘从第二架飞机照相机的视图，（2）飞机切换红色和绿色翼灯的颜色，将副翼延伸为反转翼片，（3） 控制系统适应地面站控制器的倒置方向。 飞机起落架是当飞机处于直立方向时位于机翼上方的扩展的聚丙烯垫。

公开(公告)号：US20160259333A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15056823

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Hoverfly Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Alfred D. Ducharme

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G05D1/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0858 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G01S3/784 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: A system for landing a vertical take-off and landing aircraft includes a vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the aircraft having a light signal emitter. A landing station, has a camera including a lens for receiving the light signal emitted from the vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The landing station determines a normal line to the lens. The vertical take-off and landing aircraft communicates with the base The base receives the light signal at the camera and determines a lateral distance between the normal line and the aircraft. The landing station sends a control signal to the aircraft causing the aircraft to reduce the lateral distance between the aircraft and the normal line.

Abstract translation: 用于着陆垂直起飞和着陆飞机的系统包括垂直起飞和着陆飞机，飞行器具有光信号发射器。 着陆台具有摄像机，其包括用于接收从垂直起飞和降落飞机发射的光信号的透镜。 着陆站确定镜头的法线。 垂直起飞和着陆飞机与基座通信基座在相机处接收光信号，并确定正常线与飞机之间的横向距离。 着陆站向飞机发送控制信号，使飞机减小飞机与法线之间的横向距离。

公开(公告)号：US20160257426A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15058220

申请日：2016-03-02

Applicant: Reese A. Mozer

Inventor： Reese A. Mozer

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/007

Abstract: A docking station for an aircraft includes a base portion and an alignment system disposed on the base portion configured to orient the aircraft relative to the base portion. The alignment system can include a plurality of protrusions extending away from the base portion in a vertical direction. The plurality of protrusions can extend away from the base portion in both the vertical direction and a horizontal direction such that the protrusions can extend from the base portion at an angle.

Abstract translation: 用于飞机的坞站包括基部和布置在基部上的对准系统，所述对准系统构造成使飞机相对于基部定向。 对准系统可以包括在垂直方向上远离基部延伸的多个突起。 多个突起可以在垂直方向和水平方向上从基部延伸，使得突起可以从基部以一定角度延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20160167778A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14936822

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Ascent AeroSystems LLC

Inventor： Jonathan R. Meringer ,  Nathaniel R. Meringer

IPC: B64C27/37 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: An unmanned flying device including a body; a first blade and at least a second blade; a coupling assembly for coupling the first blade and the at least second blade to the body, wherein the coupling assembly urges the collapsing of the first blade and the at least second blade towards the body; and wherein both the first blade and the at least second blade are rotatable about the body, and wherein the first blade and the at least second blade are deployable away from the body via rotation of the first and the at least second blades about the body.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行装置，包括一个身体; 第一叶片和至少第二叶片; 用于将所述第一叶片和所述至少第二叶片联接到所述主体的联接组件，其中所述联接组件促使所述第一叶片和所述至少第二叶片朝向所述主体折叠; 并且其中所述第一叶片和所述至少第二叶片都可围绕所述主体旋转，并且其中所述第一叶片和所述至少第二叶片可经由所述第一和所述至少第二叶片围绕所述主体的旋转而远离所述主体展开。

公开(公告)号：US20160096613A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14849814

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Jonathon Thomas Johnson ,  Elizabeth V.M. Johnson

Inventor： Jonathon Thomas Johnson ,  Elizabeth V.M. Johnson

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: Current aircraft technology comprises of fixed wing, multi rotor and vectored engine design. The synthesis of fixed wing technology and vectoring engine technology has been implemented but limited to traditional fixed wing design aircraft. The aircraft presented has been designed with an innovation in airframe expectation, improved vectoring engine design system, and landing gear system.

Abstract translation: 目前的飞机技术包括固定翼，多转子和矢量引擎设计。 固定翼技术和矢量引擎技术的综合已经实施，但仅限于传统的固定翼设计飞机。 所提出的飞机设计具有机身预期的创新，改进的矢量引擎设计系统和起落架系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160001883A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14815930

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: Skycatch, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Sanz ,  Samuel Giles Miller ,  Jonathan Shyaun Noorani ,  Behrooze Sirang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/02 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a UAV to land within and interface with a UAV ground station (UAVGS). In particular, one or more embodiments described herein include systems and methods that enable a UAV to conveniently interface with and land within a UAV ground station (UAVGS). For example, one or more embodiments include a UAV that includes a landing base and landing frame that interfaces with a landing housing of a UAVGS.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于自主着陆无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 特别地，本文描述的系统和方法使得UAV能够落在UAV地面站（UAVGS）内并与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接合。 特别地，本文描述的一个或多个实施例包括使无人机能够方便地与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接口并落在其中的系统和方法。 例如，一个或多个实施例包括UAV，其包括与UAVGS的着陆壳体接合的着陆基座和着陆架。