公开(公告)号：US09609288B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US15068327

申请日：2016-03-11

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Richman ,  Mark Patrick Bauer ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Alan Jay Poole

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0653 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q10/1097 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/44504 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.

公开(公告)号：US20170024854A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14540408

申请日：2014-11-13

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Keith Daniel Humfeld

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G06T3/4053 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10044 ,  G06T2207/30212 ,  G06T2207/30232

Abstract: A deployable airborne sensor array system and method of use are provided herein. The system includes a tether configured to be coupled to and deployed from an aircraft and a plurality of airborne vehicles coupled to the tether. Each of the plurality of airborne vehicles includes different lift characteristics to form a three-dimensional (3D) array of airborne vehicles. Each airborne vehicle includes a sensing device configured to generate sensor data associated with a target. The system also include a computing device configured to process the sensor data received from each of said plurality of airborne vehicles and generate an image of the target based on the sensor data.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了可部署的机载传感器阵列系统和使用方法。 该系统包括被配置为联接到飞行器并且从飞行器部署并且耦合到系绳的多个机载车辆的系绳。 多个机载车辆中的每一个都包括不同的升力特性以形成空中车辆的三维（3D）阵列。 每个机载车辆包括被配置为产生与目标相关联的传感器数据的感测装置。 该系统还包括被配置为处理从所述多个机载车辆中的每一个接收的传感器数据并基于传感器数据生成目标的图像的计算装置。

公开(公告)号：US20160362180A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15248634

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H04W16/18 ,  B64F1/12 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A method for transporting maintenance personnel at a cell tower includes, responsive to a requirement for a tower climb for one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower, securing a person in a drone, wherein the drone includes flight components at a substantial length from the person allowing the flight components to fly over a top of the cell tower and to place the person directly adjacent to a desired location on the cell tower; flying the drone up the cell tower to locate the person directly adjacent to the desired location; and performing the one or more of a site survey, a site audit, maintenance, and installation at the cell tower.

Abstract translation: 用于在电池塔处运输维护人员的方法包括响应于在塔架上的一个或多个现场勘测，现场审查，维护和安装，将人固定在无人机中的塔爬的要求，其中 无人机包括从允许飞行部件飞过细胞塔顶部的人的相当长度的飞行部件，并将人直接邻近细胞塔上的期望位置放置; 将无人机悬挂在电池塔上，将人员直接放置在所需位置附近; 并在小区塔进行现场调查，现场审核，维护和安装中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20160360428A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15241239

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Lee PRIEST

Inventor： Lee PRIEST

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W16/18

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H04W16/18

Abstract: A modeling method performed for a cell site to detect changes in or at the cell site includes obtaining first data regarding the cell site from a first audit performed using one or more data acquisition techniques and obtaining second data regarding the cell site from a second audit performed using the one or more data acquisition techniques, wherein the second audit is performed at a different time than the first audit; processing the first data to define a first model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers and processing the second data to define a second model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers; comparing the first model with the second model to identify the changes in or at the cell site; and performing one or more actions based on the identified changes.

Abstract translation: 针对小区站点执行的用于检测小区站点中或小区站点的改变的建模方法包括从使用一个或多个数据获取技术执行的第一审计获取关于小区站点的第一数据，并且从执行的第二次审计获得关于小区站点的第二数据 使用所述一个或多个数据获取技术，其中所述第二审核在与所述第一审核不同的时间执行; 使用所述相关联的一个或多个位置标识符处理所述第一数据以定义所述小区站点的第一模型，并使用所述相关联的一个或多个位置标识符处理所述第二数据以定义所述小区站点的第二模型; 将第一模型与第二模型进行比较以识别细胞位点中或细胞位点的变化; 以及基于所识别的改变来执行一个或多个动作。

公开(公告)号：US20160200437A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14993681

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: Mark Andrew Ryan ,  Kyle Mark Ryan

Inventor： Mark Andrew Ryan ,  Kyle Mark Ryan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00

Abstract: A tethered flight control system for a small unmanned aircraft. The tethered flight control system can have a mobile base, a tether arm, a tether spout, and a remote-controlled winch that can hold a tether line, which can be connected to a small unmanned aircraft. By controlling the tether line using the winch, the small unmanned aircraft can be prevented from flying out of range or out of control. The winch can have a high-speed motor configured to remove substantially all slack from the tether line while the small unmanned aircraft is in flight. The winch can be controlled from a hard-wired winch remote, which can take the form of a foot pedal device having one or more foot pedals. The tether line can be attached to the small unmanned aircraft through a tether attachment apparatus, which can have a travel bar, two or more rotor protectors, and a mounting section.

Abstract translation: 一种用于小型无人机的系绳飞行控制系统。 系留式飞行控制系统可以具有移动基座，系绳臂，系绳喷嘴和可以容纳系绳的遥控绞盘，该系绳可连接到小型无人驾驶飞机。 通过使用绞车控制系绳，可以防止小型无人驾驶飞机超出范围或失控。 绞车可以配备高速电机，以配置在小型无人驾驶飞机飞行时基本上从系绳排出的所有松弛物。 绞盘可由硬连线的绞盘遥控器控制，该遥控器可采用具有一个或多个脚踏板的踏板装置的形式。 系绳系可以通过一个系绳连接装置连接到小型无人驾驶飞机上，该系绳装置可以具有行走杆，两个或多个转子保护器和安装部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160144958A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14280992

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor： ADAM WOODWORTH ,  JAMES PEVERILL

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C25/58

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C25/58 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G05D1/104 ,  H02G11/00

Abstract: A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path may be extended by introducing one or more secondary UAVs that cooperate to extend the horizontal flight path of a primary UAV. The ground station, which may be coupled with the tethered aerial vehicle, may comprise a listening switch configured to determine a condition of the tether such that the supply of power to the tether may be terminated when tether damage or a tether severance is detected.

Abstract translation: 系绳无人机（“UAV”）可以装备有用于数据采集的传感器有效载荷。 系缚的UAV可以被绑在地面站上，用于收缩无人机的飞行空间，同时还提供功率传送和/或双向通信的选项。 可以通过引入一个或多个辅助UAV以扩展主UAV的水平飞行路径来扩展系留的UAV的飞行路径。 可以与系留式航空器耦合的地面站可以包括侦听开关，其被配置为确定系绳的状况，使得当检测到系绳损伤或系绳断开时，可以终止对系绳的供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150353194A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14831687

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Erik Christopher Chubb ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A method may involve operating an aerial vehicle in a hover-flight orientation. The aerial vehicle may be connected to a tether that defines a tether sphere having a radius based on a length of the tether, and the tether may be connected to a ground station. The method may involve positioning the aerial vehicle at a first location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The method may involve transitioning the aerial vehicle from the hover-flight orientation to a forward-flight orientation, such that the aerial vehicle moves from the tether sphere. And the method may involve operating the aerial vehicle in the forward-flight orientation to ascend at an angle of ascent to a second location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The first and second locations may be substantially downwind of the ground station.

Abstract translation: 一种方法可以包括以悬停飞行方向操作飞行器。 航空器可以连接到限定了基于系绳的长度的半径的系绳球的系绳，并且系绳可以连接到地面站。 该方法可以包括将飞行器定位在基本上在系绳球上的第一位置。 该方法可以包括将空中飞行器从悬停飞行方向转换到前向飞行方向，使得空中飞行器从系绳球移动。 并且该方法可以涉及以前向飞行方向操作飞行器，以升高的角度升高到基本上处于系绳球上的第二位置。 第一和第二位置可以是地面站的大致顺风向。

公开(公告)号：US20150344136A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14730187

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: Working Drones, Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Dahlstrom

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B05B13/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: A system is disclosed including an aerial vehicle to perform a task to an object, while in an aerial mode that includes at least one of a hover mode or a slow movement mode during a predominant phase of the task being performed, the aerial vehicle has a command and control system, a removable mobile computing device that when attached to the aerial vehicle assists in control of the aerial vehicle and when detached assists in control of the aerial vehicle with user intervention through the mobile device, wherein assist in control is further performed through the command and control system and at least one attachment attachable to the aerial vehicle for facilitating the task performed to the object by the aerial vehicle while the aerial vehicle is in the aerial mode, the at least one attachment is controlled by the removable mobile computing device. Methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，其包括用于对物体执行任务的航空器，而在执行任务的主要阶段期间，在包括悬停模式或慢动作模式中的至少一种的空中模式中，飞行器具有 指挥和控制系统，一种可移动式移动计算装置，当连接到空中飞行器时协助对飞行器进行控制，并且当分离时通过移动装置进行用户干预协助对飞行器进行控制，其中进一步执行辅助控制 所述命令和控制系统以及至少一个可附接到所述飞行器的附件，用于当所述空中飞行器处于空中模式时便于由所述飞行器对所述物体执行的任务，所述至少一个附件由所述可移动移动计算设备 。 还公开了方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150191259A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14390677

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: OTO Melara S.p.A.

Inventor： Andrea Giovannini ,  Fabio Varone

IPC: B64F3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B66D1/48

CPC classification number: B64F3/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/505

Abstract: A method automatically controls the movement of a winch device (2), which is adapted to pull in or let out a cable (T), to which at least one flying device 4 is connected. The method includes the following subsequent steps: a) determining the relative position between the winch device (2) and the flying device (4); b) calculating the optimal length of the cable “T” as a function of the relative distance determined during the previous step; c) activating said winch device (2), so as to obtain the desired length of the cable “T” calculated during the previous step; d) repeating the sequence of steps a)-c) for a desired amount of time; in order to obtain, in real time, the optimal length of the cable (T) as a function of the changes in the relative position between the winch device (2) and the flying device (4).

Abstract translation: 一种方法自动控制绞盘装置（2）的运动，该装置适于拉出或放出连接有至少一个飞行装置4的电缆（T）。 该方法包括以下步骤：a）确定绞盘装置（2）和飞行装置（4）之间的相对位置; b）计算电缆“T”的最佳长度作为在前一步骤期间确定的相对距离的函数; c）启动所述绞车装置（2），以获得在前一步骤期间计算出的电缆“T”的期望长度; d）重复步骤a）-c）的序列达期望的时间量; 为了实时获得作为绞盘装置（2）和飞行装置（4）之间的相对位置变化的函数的电缆（T）的最佳长度。

公开(公告)号：US20150158585A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14102483

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Brian Hachtmann ,  Corwin Hardham ,  Damon Vander Lind ,  Rob Nelson

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R39/64 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64D47/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/923 ,  H01R39/64 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount. In one aspect, the tether may be a conductive tether that can transmit electricity and/or electrical signals back and forth between the aerial vehicle and the ground station. The tether termination mount may include one or more gimbals that allow for the tether termination mount to rotate about one or more axis. In a further aspect, the tether termination mount may include a slip ring that allows for rotation of the tether without twisting the tether.

Abstract translation: 诸如空降风力发电机（“AWT”）等风能系统可用于促进将动能转换为电能。 AWT可以包括在将动能风能转换成电能的路径中飞行的空中飞行器。 航空器可以用连接臂终止于系绳终端安装座的拴系到地面站。 在一个方面，系绳可以是可以在飞行器和地面站之间来回传递电和/或电信号的导电系绳。 系绳终端安装件可以包括一个或多个允许系绳终端安装件围绕一个或多个轴线旋转的万向节。 在另一方面，系绳终端安装件可以包括滑环，其允许系绳的旋转而不扭转系绳。