公开(公告)号：US20170113789A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15388439

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Di OU

IPC: B64C25/52 ,  B64C25/60 ,  H02G3/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C25/52 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C25/60 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0406 ,  H02G3/0462

Abstract: A signal line protection assembly for an aerial vehicle includes a foot stand and a protection sleeve configured to receive a signal line. The foot stand includes a foot stand sleeve. At least a portion of the protection sleeve is received in the foot stand sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US09630703B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15012152

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Zhi Gang Ou

IPC: F04D29/32 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A63H27/00 ,  F01D5/02 ,  B64C11/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  A63H27/001 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  F01D5/025

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

公开(公告)号：US20170108877A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15392979

申请日：2016-12-28

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Bo Zang

IPC: G05D1/12 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems of tracking a target with an imaging device onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method may comprise identifying one or more targets in a first image captured by the imaging device, receiving a user selection of a target to be tracked from the one or more targets in the one or more images, generating target information for the target to be tracked based on the user selection of the target, detecting a deviation of a detected position and/or a detected size of the target in a second image captured by the imaging device from the selected position and/or the selected size of the target in the first image and adjusting at least one of the UAV and the carrier, to reduce the determined deviation to maintain the target substantially within the field of view of the image device, based on the deviation.

公开(公告)号：US09613539B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14500826

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Lewis Lindskog ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Samuel Park ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Ricky Dean Welsh ,  Fabian Hensel ,  Christopher Aden Maynor ,  Ishwarya Ananthabhotla ,  Scott Michael Wilcox

IPC: G08G5/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D17/80 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: G08G5/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H02K7/183

Abstract: This disclosure describes an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) and system that may perform one or more techniques for protecting objects from damage resulting from an unintended or uncontrolled impact by a UAV. As described herein, various implementations utilize a damage avoidance system that detects a risk of damage to an object caused by an impact from a UAV that has lost control and takes steps to reduce or eliminate that risk. For example, the damage avoidance system may detect that the UAV has lost power and/or is falling at a rapid rate of descent such that, upon impact, there is a risk of damage to an object with which the UAV may collide. Upon detecting the risk of damage and prior to impact, the damage avoidance system activates a damage avoidance system having one or more protection elements that work in concert to reduce or prevent damage to the object upon impact by the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170090481A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14864508

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: Kespry, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Parker Clark ,  Chang Young Kim

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S17/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An enhanced distance detection system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is described here. The distance detection system includes a distance detector, which may have a limited scope of distance detection, and a directional controller, which allows extending the dimension or scope of the distance detector as the vehicle travels and performs missions. The directional controller can change the detection direction of the distance detector with a motorized gimbal or functionally similar system, and the change in the detection direction can be integrated with the status of and other instructions executed by the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170081025A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15179859

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: THE HAYDEN EFFECT, LLC

Inventor： Raymond Don Hayden

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vertical or short takeoff and landing, and operational control during flight. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises two or more counter driven rings with one or more airfoils attached. In one variant, there is an upper ring and a lower ring, each with multiple airfoils attached. In one variant, lift is generated largely via ambient air currents, allowing for long term on-station operation of the device. In another variant, a fuselage (or parts thereof) of the apparatus can be independently controlled, including for example as to attitude relative to other components of the craft.

公开(公告)号：US20170057630A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15119812

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: IAT 21 INNOVATIVE AERONAUTICS TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

Inventor： Meinhard Schwaiger

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C27/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/04 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64C27/20

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C3/385 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C27/026 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D27/04 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64D2211/00

Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft comprising a fuselage (1), a plurality of propeller units (3) that can pivot in relation to the fuselage (1), and wings (5) that can pivot at least partially in relation to the fuselage (1) and independently of the propeller units (3).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种飞机，其包括机身（1），可相对于机身（1）枢转的多个螺旋桨单元（3）和能够相对于机身至少部分地枢转的翼（5） 1）并且独立于螺旋桨单元（3）。

公开(公告)号：US20170045894A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14855504

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Yinyin Liu ,  Kiet Tuan Chau

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods for controlling landings of a UAV in a landing zone including a plurality of landing bays. Various embodiments include a method implemented on a computing device for receiving continuous real-time sensor data from a transceiver and from sensors onboard the UAV, and detecting a target landing bay within the plurality of landing bays within the landing zone that is available for landing based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Orientation and position coordinates for landing in the target landing bay may be calculated based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Information regarding positions and flight vectors of a plurality of autonomous UAVs may be obtained, and a flight plan for landing in the target landing bay may be generated based on the orientation and the position coordinates, positions and flight vectors of the plurality of autonomous UAVs and a current orientation and position of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了用于控制包括多个着陆舱的着陆区域中的无人机的着陆的方法。 各种实施例包括在计算设备上实现的用于从收发器和UAV上的传感器接收连续实时传感器数据的方法，以及在着陆区域内的多个着陆间隔内检测可用于着陆的目标着陆舱 对连续实时传感器数据。 可以基于连续的实时传感器数据来计算目标着陆舱中着陆的定位和位置坐标。 可以获得关于多个自主UAV的位置和飞行向量的信息，并且可以基于多个自主UAV的方向和位置坐标，位置和飞行向量来生成用于着陆在目标着陆舱中的飞行计划，以及 无人机的当前方向和位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170045891A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15108190

申请日：2016-01-11

Applicant: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Mengqiu WANG ,  Tong ZHANG ,  Qicheng LI ,  Jia LU ,  Lixin LIU

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182

Abstract: A method and a device for flying and retrieving an unmanned aerial vehicle are provided. The method includes: detecting a state parameter of the unmanned aerial vehicle in real time; judging, based on the state parameter, whether the unmanned aerial vehicle is to be flown or to be retrieved in the handheld way; and controlling a rotor wing to rotate to take off, in a case of determining that the unmanned aerial vehicle is to be flown in the handheld way; or controlling the rotor wing to stop rotating, in a case of determining that the unmanned aerial vehicle is to be retrieved in the handheld way. With the method according to the present disclosure, a user can fly and retrieve the unmanned aerial vehicle without using a remote control device and the unmanned aerial vehicle becomes free from the control of other devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于飞行和取回无人机的方法和装置。 该方法包括：实时检测无人机的状态参数; 根据状态参数判断无人驾驶飞行器是否以手动方式飞行或取回; 在确定无人驾驶飞行器以手持方式飞行的情况下，控制转子​​翼转动脱离; 或者在确定要以手持方式检索无人驾驶飞行器的情况下，控制转子​​翼停止旋转。 利用根据本公开的方法，用户可以在不使用遥控装置的情况下飞行并取回无人驾驶飞行器，并且无人驾驶飞行器变得不受其他装置的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20170038779A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15227574

申请日：2016-08-03

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

Inventor： Hiroyuki FUJIMORI

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B66F9/07504 ,  B66F9/0755 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: A forklift operation assist system includes a forklift truck having a load-handling device with a lifting portion, a small unmanned aerial vehicle that is mountable on the forklift truck and has an image capture device, and a display device that presents images captured by the image capture device. The forklift truck includes a vehicle controller that is electrically connected to the display device. The small unmanned aerial vehicle includes an aircraft controller that communicates with the vehicle controller. The small unmanned aerial vehicle takes off the forklift truck when a lifting operation of the lifting portion is detected. The display device presents the images captured by the image capture device while the aerial vehicle is flying.

Abstract translation: 叉车操作辅助系统包括具有装载操纵装置和升降部分的叉车，可安装在叉车上的小型无人驾驶飞行器，并具有图像捕获装置，以及显示装置，其显示由图像拍摄的图像 捕获设备。 叉车包括电连接到显示装置的车辆控制器。 小型无人机包括与车辆控制器通信的飞行器控制器。 当检测到提升部分的提升操作时，小型无人机在起重叉车上起飞。 显示装置呈现由飞行器飞行时由图像捕获装置拍摄的图像。