公开(公告)号：US20170223247A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15487172

申请日：2017-04-13

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tao Wang

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/20 ,  G03B15/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B17/56 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F16M11/10 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/2328 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2071 ,  F16M2200/04 ,  G02B27/644 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/23258 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and related methods for stabilizing a payload device such an imaging device. The methods and apparatus provide fast response time for posture adjustment of the payload device while reducing the energy used.

公开(公告)号：US20170217571A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15439854

申请日：2017-02-22

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Yumian Deng ,  Wenlong Xiao ,  Yongsheng Zhang ,  Liang Sun ,  Xingyuan Chen

IPC: B64C25/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C25/52

CPC classification number: B64C25/10 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: Aerial vehicles are provided with one or more transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910). The one or more transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) may support one or more propulsion units, and transform between a flight configuration where the propulsion units of the arms effect flight of the aerial vehicle, and a landing configuration, wherein the transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) are used as a landing support that bears weight of the aerial vehicle when the aerial vehicle is not in flight. Using the transformable arms (110, 310, 410, 510, 910) as legs when the UAV is in a landed state permits the UAV to reduce weight and reduce obstruction to a payload carried by the UAV when the UA is in flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170217562A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15013644

申请日：2016-02-02

Applicant: James Schalla

Inventor： James Schalla

IPC: B64C1/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/34 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H29/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: In one embodiment, an unmanned aircraft comprises a housing, an inflatable fuselage, three motors, and three propellers. The housing may comprise an enclosure configured to house one or more electrical components. The inflatable fuselage may comprise a first, a second and a third spindle each extending from the housing. The first motor may be coupled to a first propeller and mounted to the first spindle. The second motor may be coupled to a second propeller and mounted to the second spindle. The third motor may be coupled to a third propeller and mounted to the third spindle.

公开(公告)号：US09720413B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14977522

申请日：2015-12-21

Applicant: GOPRO, INC.

Inventor： Pablo Lema ,  Gary Fong ,  Shu Ching Ip

IPC: G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: This disclosure relates to providing flight control for an unmanned aerial vehicle based on opposing fields of view with overlap. The UAV may include a housing, a motor, a first image sensor, a second image sensor, a first optical element having a first field of view greater than 180 degrees, a second optical element having a second field of view greater than 180 degrees, and one or more processors. The first optical element and the second optical element may be carried by the housing such that a centerline of the second field of view is substantially opposite from a centerline of the first field of view, and a peripheral portion of the first field of view and a peripheral portion of the second field of view overlap. Flight control for the UAV may be provided based on parallax disparity of an object within the overlapping fields of view.

公开(公告)号：US20170212529A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15165846

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Inventor： R. Vijay Kumar ,  Shaojie Shen ,  Nathan Michael ,  Kartik Mohta

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G01C21/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G01C21/16

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S19/48

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a modular and extensible approach to integrate noisy measurements from multiple heterogeneous sensors that yield either absolute or relative observations at different and varying time intervals, and to provide smooth and globally consistent estimates of position in real time for autonomous flight. We describe the development of the algorithms and software architecture for a new 1.9 kg MAV platform equipped with an IMU, laser scanner, stereo cameras, pressure altimeter, magnetometer, and a GPS receiver, in which the state estimation and control are performed onboard on an Intel NUC 3rd generation i3 processor. We illustrate the robustness of our framework in large-scale, indoor-outdoor autonomous aerial navigation experiments involving traversals of over 440 meters at average speeds of 1.5 m/s with winds around 10 mph while entering and exiting buildings.

公开(公告)号：US20170210313A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15004327

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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

IPC: B60R16/04 ,  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：US20170209885A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15304987

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: ROI NEUSTADT

Inventor： ROI NEUSTADT

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

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：US20170205820A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15353713

申请日：2016-11-16

Applicant: Tong Liu

Inventor： Tong Liu

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  A63C5/03 ,  A63C5/08 ,  A63C5/11 ,  A63C17/0013 ,  A63C17/011 ,  A63C17/12 ,  A63C17/267 ,  A63C2203/12 ,  A63C2203/22 ,  B62K11/007 ,  B63B35/79 ,  B63B35/815 ,  B63B2035/818 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0202

Abstract: A transportation tool is configured to carry a rider. A sensor detects weight shifts of the rider on the body of the transportation tool. A controller, based on information from the sensor, generates control signals for an unmanned aerial vehicle. A communication device communicates the control signals to the unmanned aerial vehicle. A cable attaches to the aerial vehicle and to the rider or the body of the transportation tool.

公开(公告)号：US20170203836A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15356513

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jiongliang Xiao

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of aerocrafts and discloses a blade guard removable structure for an aerocraft, comprising a connecting base for connecting to the aerocraft, wherein the blade guard removable structure further comprises a blade guard and an elastic limiting strip; the blade guard has at least one insert, and an receptacle for allowing the insert to be inserted therein is provided on the connecting base; an inner end of the limiting strip is connected to the insert, while a protruded fastener is provided on an extension portion at an outer end of the limiting strip; and, a limiting recess for limiting the protruded fastener is provided on the connecting base, and the limiting strip is located between the blade guard and the limiting recess. With the removable structure, the blade guard can be quickly connected to the connecting base, and the connection stability is excellent due to the limitation of the limiting strip to the blade guard. When it is required to disassemble the blade guard, the protruded fastener is separated from the limiting recess by pressing the limiting strip, so that the blade guard together with the limiting strip can be pulled out from the connecting base. In conclusion, the removable structure has the advantages of repeatable disassembly, and convenient assembly and quick disassembly.

公开(公告)号：US09710709B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14642370

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Trace Live Network Inc.

Inventor： Paul Beard ,  Cameron Chell ,  Jamie Clarke ,  Craig McDermott ,  Erika Racicot ,  Paul Readwin

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06F3/044 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/30196 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a subject using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are disclosed. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes an onboard camera to capture/stream multiple images. An onboard visual recognition module isolates image elements by analyzing the captured images, and determines whether the image elements correspond or do not correspond to the subject. Current image elements corresponding to a subject are stored in a positive database, and non-corresponding current image elements are stored in a negative database. An onboard subject tracking module defines the chosen subject, determines attributes of the subject based on comparisons of image elements, and follows the subject by directing the attitude control system to adjust the velocity and orientation of the UAV based on the determined attributes.