公开(公告)号：US11869363B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US18083844

申请日：2022-12-19

Applicant: Travis Kunkel

Inventor： Travis Kunkel

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U60/50 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U30/291

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/30 ,  B64U20/60 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U60/50 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A functionality utilizing a centrally controlled strategy for continuous communication to specific autonomous vehicles, or drones, that are designed for extreme conditions and assigned specific missions with the ability to be replaced during the mission. This functionality is an improvement on existing swarm and leader-follower tactics as it retains control of the drones at a central command center, allowing the drones to both receive individual commands from the hub but also operate independently of it with direct pilot control. This direct communication allows for real time process of ordered substitution to replace any drone during the mission.

公开(公告)号：US11866167B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US16845667

申请日：2020-04-10

Applicant: Thomas Andrew Youmans ,  Thomas Bradford Doermer Callen

Inventor： Thomas Andrew Youmans ,  Thomas Bradford Doermer Callen

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/10 ,  G06V20/64 ,  B64U10/13

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/176 ,  G06V20/64 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A method for enhancing movement or autonomy, including movement or flight of vehicles or flight vehicles in communication and or GPS degraded and or denied and or non-optimal environments is presented, where 3D area maps and or area maps may be employed, and 3D area maps and or area maps employed may include embedded position, location or GPS date, where the location or GPS data may be used in the present invention to determine vehicle location through image recognition, and using the GPS coordinates or location from the 3D area map of the image recognized, or measuring distance to other know aspects of a 3D area map in the real world, and context or system level information may also be used to estimate obstacle shapes and optimal routes in a potential route of travel or for understanding an area.

公开(公告)号：US20240002078A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18035463

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: EFIX AVIATION LTD

Inventor： Efraim KASTIEL

IPC: B64U30/297 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/40

CPC classification number: B64U30/297 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/40 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: Rotorcraft including a fuselage and at least three rotor system arms each having a rotor system. Each rotor system includes a mast having at least two rotor blades and an electric rotor motor. At least one rotor system arm includes a support mechanism for pivotally supporting a floating mast about at least one pivot axis whereby the floating mast is tillable relative to a fiducial tilt position. The floating mast has a controllable cyclic rotor blade pitch. A mast tilt measurement mechanism provides a mast tilt feedback signal regarding a measured tilt position of a floating mast relative to its fiducial tilt position. A flight control system continuously controls the at least three electric rotor motors and the floating masts cyclic rotor blade pitch in response to a desired input maneuver and its mast tilt feedback signal.

公开(公告)号：US11854210B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17767347

申请日：2020-10-14

Applicant: SONY GROUP CORPORATION

Inventor： Masahiko Toyoshi ,  Kohei Urushido ,  Shun Lee ,  Shinichiro Abe ,  Takuto Motoyama

IPC: G06T7/194 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06V20/64 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: G06T7/194 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06V20/647 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30241

Abstract: To enable high-speed autonomous flight of a flight object. A three-dimensional real-time observation result is generated on the basis of self-position estimation information and three-dimensional distance measurement information. A prior map corresponding to a three-dimensional real-time observation result is acquired. The three-dimensional real-time observation result and the prior map are aligned. After the alignment, the three-dimensional real-time observation result is expanded on the basis of the prior map. A flight route is set on the basis of the three-dimensional real-time observation result having been expanded. In the flight object such as a drone, a somewhat long flight route can be accurately calculated at a time in a global behavior plan, which enables high-speed autonomous flight of the flight object.

公开(公告)号：US11854108B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US16987041

申请日：2020-08-06

Applicant: Emmett Farris ,  William F. McGee, II

Inventor： Emmett Farris ,  William F. McGee, II

IPC: G06Q50/28 ,  G05D1/06 ,  G01C21/20 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64U101/60 ,  A47G29/122 ,  A47G29/30

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  A47G29/122 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G29/30 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  A47G2029/146 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A system including a landing location where a drone at least one of delivers and acquires a parcel, and a homing device to interact with the drone to guide the drone to the landing location independent of interaction from another source. The homing device guides the drone during the landing phase of a flight plan. A method is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11840341B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17685960

申请日：2022-03-03

Applicant: Joseph Klein

Inventor： Joseph Klein

IPC: B64D1/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A62C3/02 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/18 ,  A62C3/0242 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: An aircraft for unmanned firefighting may include a water tank fillable via a scoop operation during flight of the aircraft, and configured to be emptied by a release operation at a target of interest, a communications module configured to employ wireless communication via a ground link and/or a satellite link to provide real time or near real time communication with a remote configuration or monitoring facility, an imaging module configured to obtain image data at the target of interest for identifying updated target information, and a navigation module configured to enable remote or autonomous operation of the aircraft during the scoop operation and the release operation.

公开(公告)号：US11840158B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US18068862

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Matthew Nubbe

IPC: B60L58/13 ,  G01R31/387 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01R31/392 ,  B60L58/16 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U50/34

CPC classification number: B60L58/13 ,  B60L58/16 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G01R31/387 ,  G01R31/392 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U50/34 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A method includes determining a threshold capacity associated with at least a first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a second UAV. The method includes initially setting a target charge voltage of a first battery of the first UAV to less than a full charge voltage to limit a state of charge of the first battery based on the threshold capacity. The method includes, over a lifetime of the first battery of the first UAV, periodically comparing a full charge capacity of the first battery to the threshold capacity. The method includes, based on the comparing, periodically adjusting the target charge voltage of the first battery, such that, as the full charge capacity of the first battery decreases with age, the target charge voltage increases towards the full charge voltage of the first battery.

公开(公告)号：US11835953B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17814408

申请日：2022-07-22

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： Jason Ryan ,  Jeffery Saunders

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05B19/42 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64D31/06 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U10/25

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D31/06 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64U10/10 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/20 ,  G05B2219/25347

Abstract: An autonomy system for use with a vehicle in an environment. The autonomy system comprising a processor operatively coupled with a memory device, a plurality of sensors operatively coupled with the processor; a vehicle controller, a situational awareness module, a task planning module, and a task execution module. The situational awareness module being configured to determine a state of the environment based at least in part on sensor data from at least one of the plurality of sensors. The task planning module being configured to identify, via the processor, a plurality of tasks to be performed by the vehicle and to generate a task assignment list from the plurality of tasks that is based at least in part on predetermined optimization criteria. The task execution module being configured to instruct the vehicle controller to execute the plurality of tasks in accordance with the task assignment list. The task execution module may be configured to monitor the vehicle or the vehicle controller during execution of the task assignment list to identify any errors.

公开(公告)号：US11835561B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17314838

申请日：2021-05-07

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Fabien Blanc-Paques ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Mark Patrick Bauer

IPC: G01R29/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: G01R29/085 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/045 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  G08G5/0086

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.

公开(公告)号：US11829139B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17722522

申请日：2022-04-18

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Roshan Neel Jobanputra ,  Jeffrey Robert DeCew ,  Matthew Joseph Donahoe ,  Mark Edward Rubin ,  Adam Parker Bry ,  Abraham Galton Bachrach ,  Jack Louis Zhu ,  Kristen Marie Holtz

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06F8/20 ,  B64U10/13

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G06F8/20 ,  G06F9/547 ,  G06N20/00 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  B64U2201/20

Abstract: A technique is described for developing and using applications and skills with an autonomous vehicle. In an example embodiment, a development platform is provided that enables access to a developer console for developing software modules for use with an autonomous vehicle. Using the developer console, a developer user can specify instructions for causing an autonomous vehicle to perform one or more operations. For example, to control the behavior of an autonomous vehicle, the instructions can cause an executing computer system at the autonomous vehicle to generate calls to an application programming interface (API) associated with an autonomous navigation system of autonomous vehicle. Such calls to the API can be configured to adjust a parameter of a behavioral objective associated with a trajectory generation process performed by the autonomous navigation system that controls the behavior of the autonomous vehicle. The instructions specified by the developer can be packaged as a software module that can be deployed for use at autonomous vehicle.