公开(公告)号：US20180105285A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15297903

申请日：2016-10-19

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Lukas Schmid ,  Jean-Bernard Berteaux ,  Fabio Diem ,  Sammy Omari ,  Thomas Gubler

IPC: B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D45/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0038

Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting an aerial vehicle landing. One method includes performing at least two of a plurality of landing tests to detect the landing of the aerial vehicle. The plurality of landing tests include a static test, a thrust test, and a shock test. Upon a detection of the landing by one of the at least two landing tests performed, the method further includes performing a free-fall test to detect a free fall of the aerial vehicle. The free fall of the aerial vehicle is a change in altitude of the aerial vehicle above an altitude change threshold. Upon a lack of a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting a landed state for the aerial vehicle. Upon a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting an in-air state for the aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180105266A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15565144

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Seon-Ho LEE

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F16F15/30 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  F16F15/30 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0077

Abstract: A technical object of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of performing a position movement while maintaining posture stabilization. To this end, the unmanned aerial vehicle of the present invention includes: a main body unit; a plurality of propeller motors of which the rotational speed is adjusted by the main body unit; supports which extend from the main body unit in order to support the plurality of propeller motors; propellers which are axially coupled to the plurality of propeller motors and output thrust; and tilting units which tilt rotating shafts of the propellers with respect to the main body unit.

公开(公告)号：US20180102143A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15729840

申请日：2017-10-11

Applicant: LR Acquisition, LLC

Inventor： James W. Allison ,  Henry W. Bradlow ,  Gillian C. Langor ,  Antoine Balaresque

IPC: G11B27/036 ,  H04N9/802 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/472 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/036 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00765 ,  G06K2009/00738 ,  G11B27/031 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N9/802 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/47205 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: Introduced herein are systems and techniques for automatically producing media content (e.g., a video composition) using several inputs uploaded by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) copter, an operator device, and/or some other computing device. More specifically, production and modification techniques based on sensor-driven events are described herein that allow videos to be created on behalf of a user of the UAV copter. Interesting segments of raw video recorded by the UAV copter can be formed into a video composition based on sensor events that are indicative of interesting real world events. The sensors responsible for detecting the events may be connected to (or housed within) the UAV copter, the operator device, and/or some other computing device. Sensor measurements can also be used to modify the positioning, movement pattern, focus level/point, etc., of the UAV copter responsible for generating the raw video.

公开(公告)号：US09938005B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15190939

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: Teal Drones, Inc.

Inventor： George Michael Matus

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform comprises a central frame with a control center that is configured to control motors mounted to the vehicle platform. A first arm is connected to the central frame and extends outward. A first motor is mounted to the first arm. The first motor is in communication with the control center. Further, a first tilt actuator is configured to tilt the first motor within a first plane.

公开(公告)号：US20180093753A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15723134

申请日：2017-10-02

Applicant: Edward Chow

Inventor： Edward Chow

IPC: B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41F1/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F42B10/16 ,  F42B15/01

Abstract: A collapsible, rapidly-deployable unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cylindrical structural body, a plurality of deployable mechanisms, a control unit, and a portable power source. The cylindrical structural body is dimensioned to be stored in a small space and deployed rapidly. The plurality of deployable mechanisms includes a lift-generating device for generating an upward thrust that allows the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly. Further, the plurality of deployable mechanisms can collapse to reduce the overall footprint of the cylindrical structural body, thereby allowing the unmanned aerial vehicle to be stored in a confined area. The control unit is integrated into the cylindrical structural body, whereby the control unit controls the flight of the present invention. The portable power source provides electrical energy to the electrically operated components of the unmanned aerial vehicle such as the plurality of deployable mechanisms and the control unit.

公开(公告)号：US09928749B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15582150

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20180067493A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15694766

申请日：2017-09-02

Applicant: Skeyfish, LLC

Inventor： Orest Jacob Pilskalns

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: Simultaneous control of an unmanned vehicle and an on-board sensor is facilitated by the use of an intelligent gimbal assembly. The assembly includes a gimbal for carrying the sensor and a node controller for controlling the gimbal, sensor and the unmanned vehicle to which the gimbal assembly is attached. The node controller controls the flight or navigation controller of the unmanned vehicle via an application programming interface in the vehicle. The node controller can include drivers for controlling different vehicles and different gimbals.

公开(公告)号：US20180046177A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15555518

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: GUANGZHOU EHANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Huazhi Hu

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  B64D43/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D43/02 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A motion sensing flight control system based on a smart terminal (13) and terminal equipment. The system includes an airborne flight control system (11), a communication relay device (12), and a smart terminal (13). The smart terminal (13) is configured to acquire attitude information about itself, generate a flight command according to the attitude information, and send the flight command to the airborne flight control system (11) through the communication relay equipment (12). The attitude information at least includes a yaw angle of the smart terminal (13), and the flight command at least carries the yaw angle for indicating that the airborne flight control system (11) controls an aircraft flying at the yaw angle. The airborne flight control system (11) is configured to control the flight of the aircraft according to the flight command A multi-rotor aircraft is convenient to operate and suitable for beyond visual range flight.

公开(公告)号：US20180040316A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15725633

申请日：2017-10-05

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Gur Kimchi

IPC: G10K11/178 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06N99/00 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: G10K11/178 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2220/00 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D19/02 ,  G05D27/02 ,  G06N99/005 ,  G10K11/17823 ,  G10K11/17853 ,  G10K11/17873 ,  G10K2210/1281 ,  G10K2210/30231 ,  G10K2210/30351 ,  G10K2210/3038 ,  G10K2210/3045

Abstract: Noises that are to be emitted by an aerial vehicle during operations may be predicted using one or more machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques. Anti-noises having equal or similar intensities and equal but out-of-phase frequencies may be identified and generated based on the predicted noises, thereby reducing or eliminating the net effect of the noises. The machine learning systems, algorithms or techniques used to predict such noises may be trained using emitted sound pressure levels observed during prior operations of aerial vehicles, as well as environmental conditions, operational characteristics of the aerial vehicles or locations of the aerial vehicles during such prior operations. Anti-noises may be identified and generated based on an overall sound profile of the aerial vehicle, or on individual sounds emitted by the aerial vehicle by discrete sources.

公开(公告)号：US20180039286A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15228672

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Christopher Boyd Tirpak ,  Danny J. Minnick ,  Keith Gerhards

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0653 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle docking systems and methods are presented herein. A UAV may hover in a hovering position above a docking pad of the UAV docking system based on positioning measurements. An on-board camera may image a machine-readable code present on the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV above the docking pad may be adjusted based on imaging of the machine-readable code and ranging measurements to the docking pad. A tether can be extended from the UAV towards the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV and extension of the tether can be adjusted such that a mating device present on a distal end of the tether engages with a coupling device of the UAV docking pad. The tether may be reeled in to the UAV to assist in lowering the UAV from the hovering position to a landing position on the docking pad.