公开(公告)号：US20170369150A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15608758

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION

Inventor： Ken FINKLEA ,  Carlos MIRALLES

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D17/80

Abstract: In one embodiment, a wing for an unmanned aerial vehicle is described. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a first body of the wing with a first end proximate a body of the vehicle. A second end is opposite the first end. A first joint is on the first end of the first main body of the wing. The joint rotatably couples the wing to the vehicle. A second joint is on the second end of the vehicle. A second body of the wing is rotatably coupled to the first body via the second joint.

公开(公告)号：US20170327230A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15432549

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170327211A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15431172

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Caleb Andrew Woodruff ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C27/48

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170240276A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15503470

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: ALMOG RESCUE SYSTEMS LTD.

Inventor： Ariel Zilberstein

IPC: B64C31/02 ,  A62C3/02 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/16

CPC classification number: B64C31/02 ,  A62C3/0242 ,  A62C3/025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: A disposable unmanned aerial glider (UAG) with pre-determined UAG flight capabilities. The UAG comprises a flight module comprising at least one aerodynamic arrangement; and a fuselage module comprising a container configured for storing therein a payload and having structural integrity. The container is pressurized so as to maintain structural integrity thereof at least during flight, so that the UAG flight capabilities are provided only when the container is pressurized.

公开(公告)号：US20170225801A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15018580

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: Douglas Bennett

Inventor： Douglas Bennett

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/18

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/18

Abstract: Systems and methods for drone support and operation are provided. The system for providing support includes a base with at least one docking area and a cover portion configured to move between an open and closed position and a drone support unit configured to provide support for the drone at least during the time the drone is in the at least one docking area of the base.

公开(公告)号：US20170225799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15121014

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

Inventor： Gary S. Selwyn ,  Chris B. Cooper ,  Luther Wilburn Cox

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and launch system includes a UAV pod (108) having a UAV pod processor (114) and a UAV (102) selectively enclosed in the UAV pod (108), the UAV (102) having only two rotors (202).

公开(公告)号：US20170158352A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434722

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US09670945B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US15059604

申请日：2016-03-03

Applicant: Becklin Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew P. Phelan ,  Adrian P. Tayne

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16M9/00 ,  F16B43/00 ,  B65D85/68

CPC classification number: F16B2/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687 ,  F16B43/003 ,  F16M9/00

Abstract: A retention system includes a base supporting a wing spar and a post extending through the base from a first side of the base to a second side of the base. The post inserts through an aperture in the spar. A stop is selectively securable to the post over the second side of the base. A locking member engages the post on the first side of the base. The locking member is configured to selectively move the post from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the post is withdrawn toward the first side relative to the unlocked position. A biasing member encircles the post and is positioned between the stop and the second side. When the locking member is in a closed position the biasing member expands to engage the aperture and resist movement of the wing spar. A plurality of cradles may support the wing.

公开(公告)号：US09669945B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14736925

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Lee Priest ,  Charlie Terry ,  Ross Erickson

Inventor： Lee Priest ,  Charlie Terry ,  Ross Erickson

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/06 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: A method with a tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) associated with a cell site includes causing the UAV to fly at or near the cell site while the UAV is tethered at or near the cell site via a connection, wherein flight of the UAV at or near the cell site is constrained based on the connection; and performing one or more functions via the UAV at the cell site while the UAV is flying tethered at or near the cell site. The one or more functions can include functions related to a cell site audit. Alternatively, the one or more functions include functions related to providing wireless service via the UAV at the cell site, wherein data and/or power is transferred between the UAV and the cell site to perform the wireless service.

公开(公告)号：US09654984B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US15190450

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: Lee Priest ,  Michael Griffin

Inventor： Lee Priest ,  Michael Griffin

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W64/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W24/10

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W64/003

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based installation method for equipment on cell towers includes flying the UAV with the equipment attached thereto upwards to a desired location on the cell tower, wherein the desired location comprises one or more horizontal support structures; positioning the equipment to the desired location on the cell tower; connecting the equipment to the desired location; and disconnecting the equipment from the UAV.