公开(公告)号：US09625907B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14801599

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Xiao Hu ,  Ang Liu ,  Guyue Zhou ,  Xuyang Pan

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a system comprises one or more sensors carried on the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to receive sensor data of the environment and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be individually or collectively configured to: determine, based on the sensor data, an environmental complexity factor representative of an obstacle density for the environment; determine, based on the environmental complexity factor, one or more operating rules for the unmanned aerial vehicle; receive a signal indicating a desired movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to move in accordance with the signal while complying with the one or more operating rules.

公开(公告)号：US20170096075A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15285820

申请日：2016-10-05

Applicant: Asylon, Inc.

Inventor： Damon C. HENRY ,  Adam I. MOHAMED ,  Brent MCLAUGHLIN ,  David DONES

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1827 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/20 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: A reconfigurable system capable of autonomously exchanging material from unmanned vehicles of various types and sizes. The system comprises an environmental enclosure, a landing area, a universal mechanical system to load and unload material from the unmanned vehicle, and a central processor that manages the aforementioned tasks. The landing area may comprise a one or more visible or non-visible markers/emitters capable of generating composite images to assist in landing the unmanned vehicle upon the reconfigurable, autonomous system.

公开(公告)号：US09612599B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US15053592

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: Lily Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Henry W. Bradlow ,  Antoine Balaresque

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C31/04 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0661 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) copter for consumer photography or videography can be launched by a user throwing the UAV copter into mid-air. The UAV copter can detect that the UAV copter has been thrown upward while propeller drivers of the UAV copter are inert. In response to detecting that the UAV copter has been thrown upward, the UAV copter can compute power adjustments for propeller drivers of the UAV copter to have the UAV copter reach a predetermined elevation above an operator device. The UAV copter can then supply power to the propeller drivers in accordance with the computed power adjustments.

公开(公告)号：US20170084181A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US14858632

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： James Wilson ,  Kaustubh Gondkar

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a safety motor controller (SMC) for installing in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) between at least one electronic speed controller (ESC) configured to use a predetermined data protocol and an existing motor controller (EMC) configured to transmit EMC motor control signals in accordance with the predetermined data protocol to the at least one ESC, the SMC including: an input port configured to receive the EMC motor control signals in accordance with the predetermined data protocol from the EMC; and a processor configured to detect a trigger event and to transmit SMC motor control signals corresponding to at least one of the EMC motor control signals in accordance with the predetermined data protocol to the at least one ESC in response to the trigger event.

公开(公告)号：US20170072755A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15350458

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: Andrew H B Zhou ,  Dylan T X Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

Inventor： Andrew H B Zhou ,  Dylan T X Zhou ,  Tiger T G Zhou

IPC: B60F5/02 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B60K16/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/56

CPC classification number: B64C35/008 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60K16/00 ,  B60K2016/003 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C29/0066 ,  B64C29/0075 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  G05D1/0816 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G08G5/04

Abstract: The invention pertains to an automobile and more particularly, to a flying car. A flying car, comprises a body, adapted for carrying the payload from once place to another, a tail attached to body at rear end adapted for stabilizing the vehicle, plurality of wheels at the bottom of car connected to a power transmission system, plurality of foldable wings on the sides of body, adapted for creating the pressure difference and creating lift to the vehicle. Further, plurality of jet engines adapted for driving the jet flying car on surface as well as on air. A gimbaled swivel propulsion (GSP) thrust vector control, to controls the direction of the thrust generated by the engines. And plurality of parachutes attached to the flying jet car to safe land the flying jet car under emergency.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种汽车，更具体地涉及一种飞行车辆。 一种飞行车，包括适于承载有效载荷从一个地方到另一个的主体，尾部，其安装在适于稳定车辆的后端的主体，连接到动力传动系统的轿厢底部的多个轮，多个 身体两侧的可折叠的翅膀，适用于产生压力差并产生车辆升力。 此外，多个喷气发动机适于在表面以及空气上驱动喷气式飞行汽车。 一个万向旋转推进（GSP）推力矢量控制，以控制发动机产生的推力方向。 并且多个降落伞附着在飞机上，以安全地飞行的喷气式飞机在紧急情况下。

公开(公告)号：US20170068246A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15182553

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Bo Zang

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10

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 systems, methods, and devices related to target tracking by UAVs. The UAV may be configured to receive target information from a control terminal related to a target to be tracked by an imaging device coupled to the UAV. The target information may be used by the UAV to automatically track the target so as to maintain predetermined position and/or size of the target within one or more images captured by the imaging device. The control terminal may be configured to display images from the imaging device as well as allowing user input related to the target information.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了与UAV的目标跟踪相关的系统，方法和设备。 UAV可以被配置为从与UAV耦合的成像设备要跟踪的目标相关的控制终端接收目标信息。 UAV可以使用目标信息来自动跟踪目标，以便在由成像装置捕获的一个或多个图像内维持目标的预定位置和/或尺寸。 控制终端可以被配置为显示来自成像设备的图像，并且允许与目标信息相关的用户输入。

公开(公告)号：US09582002B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14994485

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: RowBot Systems LLC

Inventor： Kent Cavender-Bares

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01B69/04 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C23/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  A01B51/02 ,  A01B69/008 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C7/004 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/085 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C21/002 ,  A01C23/008 ,  A01C23/024 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having an in-season task management structure configured to perform various tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field.

Abstract translation: 一种自主车辆平台和系统，用于在农业领域中选择性地执行季节性管理任务，同时在各行种植作物之间自行进行，所述自主车辆平台具有车辆基座，该车辆基座的宽度尺寸被设计成能够通过第 两排种植作物，车辆基地具有季节性任务管理结构，其被配置为执行各种任务，包括选择性地施用肥料，测绘生长区和播种覆盖作物在农业领域内。

公开(公告)号：US20170050749A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15236716

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: Skyyfish, LLC

Inventor： Orest Jacob Pilskalns

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G08G5/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/37 ,  B60L53/60 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G01S13/913 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can automatically guide itself to the vicinity of a charging station of an automated landing, charging and takeoff system, which then assists with the close-range laser guidance of the UAV in order for it to dock, without the need for landing gear. The dock has locating valleys that help the booms of the UAV to self-align under the force of gravity. Electrical connections are automatically made for data download and charging. A cover may be closed over the UAV during charging.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）可以自动引导到自动着陆，充电和起飞系统的充电站附近，然后辅助无人机的近距离激光引导，以使其停靠，而不需要 起落架需要 码头有定位谷，帮助无人机的繁荣在重力的作用下自行调整。 自动进行电气连接进行数据下载和充电。 在充电期间，盖子可能会在无人机上关闭。

公开(公告)号：US09567078B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14845894

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., Ltd

Inventor： Bo Zang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G05D1/10

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 systems, methods, and devices related to target tracking by UAVs. The UAV may be configured to receive target information from a control terminal related to a target to be tracked by an imaging device coupled to the UAV. The target information may be used by the UAV to automatically track the target so as to maintain predetermined position and/or size of the target within one or more images captured by the imaging device. The control terminal may be configured to display images from the imaging device as well as allowing user input related to the target information.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了与UAV的目标跟踪相关的系统，方法和设备。 UAV可以被配置为从与UAV耦合的成像设备要跟踪的目标相关的控制终端接收目标信息。 UAV可以使用目标信息来自动跟踪目标，以便在由成像装置捕获的一个或多个图像内维持目标的预定位置和/或尺寸。 控制终端可以被配置为显示来自成像设备的图像，并且允许与目标信息相关的用户输入。

公开(公告)号：US20170021944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15291878

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： James Peverill ,  Adam Woodworth ,  Benjamin Freudberg ,  Dan Cottrell ,  Terrence McKenna

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/36

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/0063

Abstract: An aerial vehicle landing station comprising a first post and a second post, wherein the second post is spaced apart from the first post and a cable to capture an aerial vehicle, wherein the cable is stretched between the first post and the second post and configured to support the weight of the aerial vehicle once captured and the cable may provide a charging current to the aerial vehicle once captured. One or more markers may be further positioned on the cable to designate a landing point, wherein the one or more markers are configured to be visually tracked by the aerial vehicle. A cable management device coupled to the cable via one or more pulleys may regulate tension of the cable. A communications transceiver at the aerial vehicle landing station may wirelessly communicate data with the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一柱和第二柱的飞行器着陆台，其中所述第二柱与所述第一柱分开并且用于捕获空中飞行器的缆线，其中所述缆线在所述第一柱和所述第二柱之间被拉伸，并且被配置为 一旦捕获，支持飞行器的重量，并且电缆可以在捕获后向飞行器提供充电电流。 可以将一个或多个标记物进一步定位在电缆上以指定着陆点，其中所述一个或多个标记被配置为由飞行器视觉上跟踪。 经由一个或多个滑轮联接到电缆的电缆管理装置可以调节电缆的张力。 航空器着陆站的通信收发器可以与飞行器无线地传送数据。