公开(公告)号：US20170199527A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US14991846

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Ranveer Chandra ,  Ashish Kapoor ,  Jongho Won

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for avoiding or exploiting air drag on an aerial vehicle are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be implemented in a controller and used to increase the energy efficiency of an aerial vehicle. In the embodiments, at least one parameter associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. A yaw setting for the aerial vehicle is then determined that exploits or avoids air drag on the aerial vehicle for energy efficiency. The yaw setting may be referenced to a yaw based on directionality in the shape of the aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, a drag associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. It is then determined if there is a selected component in the drag based on a desired maneuver of the aerial vehicle. A yaw setting is then determined based on whether the selected component is in the drag.

公开(公告)号：US20170197719A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15404500

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION

Inventor： Yong Jin KWON ,  Eung Hyun LEE

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: Provided is an unmanned aerial vehicle for evacuating people from a skyscraper, including: an aerial body unit including an evacuating cage in which a boarding space for evacuating people is formed; a main thrust unit having a form in which a propeller is coupled in a cylindrical structure and installed on both sides of the aerial body unit to take off and raise the aerial body unit by main thrust generated by the propeller; an auxiliary thrust unit having the form in which the propeller is coupled in the cylindrical structure and installed on a rear surface of the aerial body unit and horizontally moving the aerial body unit by auxiliary thrust generated in a vertical direction to an outer wall of the building by the propeller to approach the aerial body unit to the outer wall of the building; and a vacuum adsorption unit installed on a front surface of the aerial body unit and detachably fixed to the outer wall of the building through vacuum adsorption.

公开(公告)号：US09701408B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14739883

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Douglas Willison

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01C9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G01C9/005 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: In some examples, a landing location within a region for an unmanned aerial vehicle may be determined. The landing location may be determined based on a first digital elevation dataset, a second digital elevation dataset, and parcel data corresponding to a region. The landing location may be determined by identifying open areas within the parcel data and performing one or more slope calculations and one or more area calculations on the open areas.

公开(公告)号：US09688399B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14490767

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: David R. Dobbins

Inventor： David R. Dobbins

IPC: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4425

Abstract: A system for providing the general public with simplified access to aerial surveillance. The system software initially functions as a viewer, but also provides a path to increase a participant's control. The software architecture is structured to accommodate multiple users simultaneously and minimizes operational down-time by organizing participants into a standby queuing system. The system also provides a step-by-step operator-pilot progression, with built in training and certification modules, to train and qualify a participant for higher levels of control. This progression starts by allowing a participant to remotely track the flight path of a surveillance aircraft, then view its camera feed, operate the camera, and eventually pilot the aircraft. The system in applicable whether the aircraft is manned or unmanned, and incorporates an interrupt mechanism to mitigate undesirable mission parameters. In some configurations, the invention's integral fail-safe mechanism optimizes operational compatibility with restrictive civil airspace providing even broader access. The software supports an organizational structure for promotions, accounting and user-queuing. This structure is driven by financial incentives which leverage social media, banner advertising, and streaming video for live public viewing, while incorporating natural safeguards against misuse.

公开(公告)号：US20170152033A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US14954294

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: Cloud Cap Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Allen

IPC: B64C27/57

CPC classification number: B64C27/57 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D31/02 ,  G05D1/0072 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A method for controlling each rotor on a multirotor aircraft includes receiving one or more sensed states of the multirotor aircraft, and determining a control scheme dynamically using the sensed one or more states of the multirotor aircraft. Receiving one or more sensed states can include receiving one or more of a rotational rate or acceleration of the aircraft, or any other suitable aircraft state.

公开(公告)号：US09665094B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14537855

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Daniel Martin Russell

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01P5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01P5/00

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a container that can be installed at a remote location, detect a disaster event, and automatically deploy a UAV. In response to detection of the disaster event, such a container may be configured to: (i) determine whether or not one or more weather conditions affecting operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are conducive to deployment of the UAV to fly to the first geographic area, (ii) if the one or more conditions are conducive to deployment of the UAV, then deploy the UAV to fly to the first geographic area, and (iii) if the one or more conditions are not conducive to deployment of the UAV, then monitor the second data until it is determined that the one or more conditions are conducive to deployment of the UAV, and then deploy the UAV to fly to the first geographic area.

公开(公告)号：US20170144741A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

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 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

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：US20170137127A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15348037

申请日：2016-11-10

Applicant: Chaoyang University of Technology

Inventor： An-Chin Cheng

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A method for controlling a flying object floating in the air includes the steps of: a) maintaining the flying object at a current position in the air; b) determining whether a first user input is received; c) in the affirmative, allowing the flying object to be moved arbitrarily without use of a remote controller and without returning to the current position; d) detecting position information of the flying object; e) determining whether a second user input different from the first user input is received; and f) in the affirmative, repeating steps a) to e) with the current position being updated according to the position information. detected in step d).

公开(公告)号：US20170121016A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15175473

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Shaojie Chen ,  Zhigang Ou

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  G01R33/00 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64D31/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C1/30

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/54 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64D31/14 ,  B64D43/00 ,  G01R33/0047 ,  G01V3/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors.

公开(公告)号：US09637227B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14855448

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： William Henry Von Novak ,  Linda Stacey Irish

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02P3/12 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02P3/12 ,  Y02T10/7033

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems of various embodiments are disclosed including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a hybrid rotor drive system. The UAV may include a frame, a primary rotor, a plurality of auxiliary rotors, a battery, and a processor coupled to the battery and the auxiliary rotors. The primary rotor may be configured to generate thrust with a downwash of air. The plurality of auxiliary rotors may each be at least partially disposed in the downwash of air generated by the primary rotor. The plurality of auxiliary rotors may be configured to be able to harvest energy from the downwash of air. The battery may be configured to store at least some of the energy harvested from the downwash of air by the plurality of auxiliary rotors. The processor may be configured with processor-executable instructions to utilize the plurality of auxiliary rotors to provide flight control for the UAV.