公开(公告)号：US20170137126A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15322608

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

Inventor： Franklin WONG ,  Pierre Richard BILODEAU

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05B6/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  G05B6/02 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0816 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0073 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: An obstacle avoidance system for a stabilized aerial vehicle and a method of controlling same are provided. Using low angular resolution obstacle proximity data, such as from low angular resolution obstacle detection sensors, when a determination is made that an operator command to a vehicle propulsion system will result in a collision, the system overrides the operator command and substitutes an avoidance speed command and avoidance heading, while maintaining operator situational awareness, in a manner that is transparent to the operator. In an implementation, examination of objects requires the obstacle avoidance system to allow the vehicle to get close to obstacles. A human-portable aerial vehicle according to an implementation can be used for building surveillance, route inspection, surveillance of windows/hallways/rooftops, power distribution towers, pipelines, bridges, buildings or close examination of suspect objects.

公开(公告)号：US20170137104A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15322008

申请日：2016-06-15

Applicant: Kohei NAKAMURA

Inventor： Kohei NAKAMURA

IPC: B64B1/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: Provided is a buoyant aerial vehicle which can secure high safety by reducing the risk of crashing, and which can facilitate control of movement by suppressing the influence of wind and exhibit high mobility capability. The buoyant aerial vehicle is configured by including: a buoyant vehicle body in which gas having a specific gravity smaller than air is hermetically filled; a vertical propulsion propeller which provides vertical propulsive force to the buoyant vehicle body; and a horizontal propulsion propeller which provides horizontal propulsive force to the buoyant vehicle body, and is configured such that the buoyant vehicle body has horizontal wind passages formed in at least two directions, and has outer peripheral edges each formed into an acute angle in side view.

公开(公告)号：US09650134B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14732165

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: Dana R. Chappell

Inventor： Dana R. Chappell

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: Embodiments of unmanned aerial rescue systems are disclosed, which may comprise: a frame or chassis, a landing member, a control system, a propulsion system, a propulsion system support member, a propulsion system orientation mechanism, a rotor shield or protector, a sealed equipment container, a cover or shroud, an equipment carrier, an equipment release mechanism, a navigation system, a sensor system, a sound system, a light system, a data communication system, an emergency equipment system, and a power management system. In some embodiments, a parabolic shroud increases the performance of sensor systems of the unmanned aerial rescue system, such as sound and light systems.

公开(公告)号：US20170134963A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15415040

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  H04L41/145

Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain data capture at a cell site for developing a three dimensional (3D) thereof include causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site; obtaining data capture during the flight path about the cell tower, wherein the data capture includes a plurality of photos or video subject to a plurality of constraints, wherein the plurality of photos are obtained by a plurality of cameras which are coordinated with one another; and subsequent to the obtaining, processing the data capture to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the data capture.

公开(公告)号：US20170131725A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US14936699

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Dronomy Ltd.

Inventor： Ori Aphek ,  Guy Raz

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A method for autonomously operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes one or more imaging devices is provided. The imaging devices are pointed away from a direction in which the UAV is flying, and subsequently, an upcoming portion of a current flight path of the UAV is imaged, using the imaging devices. In response to the imaging, an obstacle on the current flight path is detected, and an alternate flight path is planned in response thereto. The UAV is then flown along the alternate flight path, instead of the current flight path. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170129601A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15345292

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: PARROT DRONES

Inventor： Mathieu Babel ,  Flavien Morra

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary-wing drone (10) comprising a drone body (30) that comprises an electronic circuit board controlling the flight of the drone, four link arms (36) comprising a propulsion unit (38) at their ends, two propulsion units each having a propeller (12) that rotates in the clockwise direction and two propulsion units each having a propeller that rotates in the anticlockwise direction, the propulsion units that have propellers that rotate in the same direction being positioned on the same diagonal line. The drone comprises a propulsion support (32) comprising the link arms (36) and a central hub (34), two pairs of symmetrical link arms each extending on either side of the central hub, the central hub (34) being capable of being coupled to the drone body (30), and the propulsion support (32) having at least one torsional bending direction extending in the horizontal plane.

公开(公告)号：US20170129591A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15342980

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Donald R. High ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  John P. Thompson ,  Chandrashekar Natarajan

IPC: B64C17/04 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C17/04 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for stabilizing an unmanned aerial system. An apparatus for stabilizing an unmanned aerial system comprises a ring member and a pair of attachment members each having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to attach to a multicopter and a second end being coupled to the ring member. Wherein the pair of attachment members holds the ring member such that a plane of a circumference of the ring member is generally parallel to blades of the multicopter.

公开(公告)号：US20170126935A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14971506

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Wei-Ying TAI ,  Chan-Ru CHANG ,  Chun-Wen TANG

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: A detachable aerial photographic apparatus includes a carrier, an aircraft, a take-off delaying device and a trigger. The aircraft includes a main body disposed on the carrier, at least one propeller is pivotally furnished in the main body and a camera disposed on the main body. The take-off delaying device includes a movable member disposed on the carrier and at least one stopper connected to the movable member. The stopper is detachably connected to the aircraft for prevent the aircraft from taking off. The movable member is for detaching the stopper from the aircraft for releasing the aircraft. The trigger is electrically connected to the aircraft and the take-off delaying device. The trigger is for triggering the propeller and the movable member. A first time point when the propeller is triggered by the trigger is earlier than a second time point when the stopper is detached from the aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US09632509B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14936699

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Dronomy Ltd.

Inventor： Ori Aphek ,  Guy Raz

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A method for autonomously operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes one or more imaging devices is provided. The imaging devices are pointed away from a direction in which the UAV is flying, and subsequently, an upcoming portion of a current flight path of the UAV is imaged, using the imaging devices. In response to the imaging, an obstacle on the current flight path is detected, and an alternate flight path is planned in response thereto. The UAV is then flown along the alternate flight path, instead of the current flight path. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170101177A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15313085

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: Andrei Vladimirovitch Smirnov ,  Michael Andrew Smirnoff

Inventor： Andrei Vladimirovitch Smirnov ,  Michael Andrew Smirnoff

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C33/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C33/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/025 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: This invention proposes a method which enables one to combine several autonomous areal vehicles into a larger areal vehicle.In particular, the proposed method enables arranging areal vehicles in a joint formation whereby a number of winged sections is joined horizontally and the flapping of the wings between the sections is coordinated in such a manner as to increase the lift-to-drag ratio. Changing the angle between the sections during the flight is done to increase the maneuverability of the vehicle.