公开(公告)号：USD776571S1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US29529811

申请日：2015-06-10

Applicant: University of Kansas

Designer： Ronald M. Barrett ,  Robert B. Honea ,  Richard B. Bramlette

CPC classification number: A63H27/12 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H33/003 ,  B64C25/06 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  B64D27/02

Abstract: An aerial vehicle capable of convertible flight from hover to linear flight includes a body having a longitudinal body axis, a plurality of forward wings, a plurality of aft wings, at least one motor, and at least three aerodynamic propulsors driven by the at least one motor. Each forward wing extends a forward wing plane. Each aft wing extends from an aft wing plane. The aerodynamic propulsors are mounted longitudinally between the plurality of forward wings and plurality of aft wings.

Abstract translation: 能够从悬停到线性飞行的可转换飞行的飞行器包括具有纵向轴线的主体，多个前翼，多个后翼，至少一个马达以及由至少一个驱动的至少三个空气动力推进器 发动机。 每个前翼延伸一个前翼平面。 每个后翼从后翼平面延伸。 空气动力学推进器纵向安装在多个前翼和多个后翼之间。

公开(公告)号：US09540104B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14807886

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: Airphrame, Inc.

Inventor： Bret Kugelmass

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T11/20 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04W28/065

Abstract: One variation of a method for imaging an area of interest includes: within a user interface, receiving a selection for a set of interest points on a digital map of a physical area and receiving a selection for a resolution of a geospatial map; identifying a ground area corresponding to the set of interest points for imaging during a mission; generating a flight path over the ground area for execution by an unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission; setting an altitude for the unmanned aerial vehicle along the flight path based on the selection for the resolution of the geospatial map and an optical system arranged within the unmanned aerial vehicle; setting a geospatial accuracy requirement for the mission based on the selection for the mission type; and assembling a set of images captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle during the mission into the geospatial map.

Abstract translation: 用于对感兴趣区域成像的方法的一个变型包括：在用户界面内，接收对物理区域的数字地图上的一组感兴趣点的选择，并且接收对于地理空间地图的分辨率的选择; 识别在任务期间对应于用于成像的兴趣点集合的地面区域; 在飞行任务期间通过无人驾驶飞行器在地面上产生飞行路线，以执行; 基于对地理空间地图的分辨率的选择和布置在无人机内的光学系统，设置沿着飞行路径的无人机的高度; 根据任务类型的选择，为任务确定地理空间精度要求; 并将任务期间由无人驾驶飞行器捕获的一组图像组装到地理空间图中。

公开(公告)号：US20170003690A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US14859974

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha TOPCON

Inventor： Atsushi Tanahashi

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/30 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: A wide area sensor system includes an unmanned airplane being switchable between an airplane mode for high speed flight and a VTOL mode for low speed flight, a state detection sensor provided in the unmanned airplane, the state detection sensor being driven to detect a state of a detection target, and an external control apparatus that controls flight of the unmanned airplane and driving of the state detection sensor. The external control apparatus performs high speed sensing by driving the state detection sensor while performing the high speed flight of the unmanned airplane in the airplane mode. The control apparatus performs low speed sensing by driving the state detection sensor while performing the low speed flight of the unmanned airplane in the VTOL mode.

Abstract translation: 广域传感器系统包括可在飞行高速飞行模式和用于低速​​飞行的垂直起降模式之间切换的无人飞行器，设置在无人飞行器中的状态检测传感器，被驱动以检测状态检测传感器的状态 检测目标，以及控制无人驾驶飞行和状态检测传感器的驱动的外部控制装置。 外部控制装置通过在飞行模式下进行无人驾驶飞行器的高速飞行而驱动状态检测传感器来进行高速感测。 控制装置通过在以VTOL方式进行无人驾驶飞行器的低速飞行的同时驱动状态检测传感器来进行低速感测。

公开(公告)号：US20170001724A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15198946

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

Inventor： William M. YATES

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C5/04 ,  B64C1/26 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/04 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV can be equipped with a movable wing system. The UAV can include a removable storage box. The UAV can be equipped with a drogue parachute for deploying the wings upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously. The UAV can include canard wings. The canard wings and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expandable UAV. The UAV's wings can be configured to automatically separate from the UAV during the landing sequence.

Abstract translation: 一个沉重的有效载荷，自主的无人机能够以更高的精度和更低的成本通过空投进行供应。 无人机可配备可动翼系统。 无人机可以包括一个可移动存储盒。 无人机可以装备一个锥形降落伞，用于部署从母舰的无人机的飞行中的翅膀。 无人机可以远程控制，也可以自主操作。 无人机可以包括鸭翼。 鸭翼和活动翼可以包括副翼来实现无人机的飞行控制。 无人机可以重复使用，也可以是可扩展无人机。 UAV的机翼可以配置为在着陆顺序期间自动与UAV分离。

公开(公告)号：US20160355258A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14732989

申请日：2015-06-08

Applicant: Vadient Optics, LLC.

Inventor： George Williams ,  David Barsic

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B05B15/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B9/04 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B05B15/62 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/18

Abstract: An aerial fluid delivery system comprises a dispenser, a loiter-line, and an aircraft. The dispenser capable of releasing controlled amounts of a fluid. The loiter-line connected to the dispenser and connected to an aircraft, wherein the aircraft can maneuver the dispenser via the loiter-line such that the dispenser is positioned for accurate fluid delivery to a target. The dispenser fluid can be an aerosol, a dispersion, optical taggants, or powder based.

Abstract translation: 空中流体输送系统包括分配器，溜冰线和飞行器。 该分配器能够释放受控量的流体。 连接到分配器并连接到飞行器的怠速器线，其中飞行器可以经由溜冰线操纵分配器，使得分配器被定位成用于准确地向目标物质输送液体。 分配器流体可以是气溶胶，分散体，光学标签或粉末基。

公开(公告)号：US09511858B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13261813

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Christopher E. Fisher ,  Thomas Robert Szarek ,  Justin B. McAllister ,  Pavel Belik

Inventor： Christopher E. Fisher ,  Thomas Robert Szarek ,  Justin B. McAllister ,  Pavel Belik

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/06

CPC classification number: G01C5/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  G05D1/0816

Abstract: An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation.

Abstract translation: 定义直立方向和倒置方向的飞机，地面站; 以及用于远程控制飞机飞行的控制系统。 地面站具有自动地面功能，使飞机以反方向反转，失速和可控地降落，以保护从飞机向下延伸的有效载荷和舵。 在直立方向，地面站描绘从第一架飞机摄像机的视图。 当切换到倒置方向时：（1）地面站描绘从第二架飞机照相机的视图，（2）飞机切换红色和绿色翼灯的颜色，将副翼延伸为反转翼片，（3） 控制系统适应地面站控制器的倒置方向。 飞机起落架是当飞机处于直立方向时位于机翼上方的扩展的聚丙烯垫。

公开(公告)号：US20160327945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US14706723

申请日：2015-05-07

Applicant: Insitu, Inc. (A subsidiary of The Boeing Company)

Inventor： Darcy Davidson

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01S19/07 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to deploy and recover a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle via a non-fixed wing aircraft are described herein. An example method includes tracking a location of a non-fixed wing aircraft in flight, tracking a location of a fixed wing aircraft in flight, positioning the non-fixed wing aircraft relative to the fixed wing aircraft based on the locations of the non-fixed wing aircraft and the fixed wing aircraft and coupling, via a gripper, the fixed wing aircraft to the non-fixed wing aircraft in mid-flight at a recovery location.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了通过非固定翼飞机部署和恢复固定翼无人机的示例方法和装置。 一个示例性方法包括跟踪飞行中非固定翼飞机的位置，跟踪飞行中的固定翼飞机的位置，基于非固定翼位飞行器的位置来定位非固定翼飞机相对于固定翼飞行器 机翼飞机和固定翼飞机，并通过夹具将固定翼飞机耦合到非固定翼飞机，在恢复位置的中途飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20160272315A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14625806

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: U.S.A. as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： Michael J. Logan ,  Mark A. Motter ,  Richard Deloach ,  Thomas L. Vranas ,  Joseph M. Prendergast ,  Brittney N. Lipp

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C5/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/005 ,  B64C15/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided that enable robust operations of a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) using a compound wing. The various embodiments may provide a sUAS with vertical takeoff and landing capability, long endurance, and the capability to operate in adverse environmental conditions. In the various embodiments a sUAS may include a fuselage and a compound wing comprising a fixed portion coupled to the fuselage, a wing lifting portion outboard of the fixed portion comprising a rigid cross member and a controllable articulating portion configured to rotate controllable through a range of motion from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and a freely rotating wing portion outboard of the wing lifting portion and configured to rotate freely based on wind forces incident on the freely rotating wing portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和设备，其使得能够使用复合翼的小型无人飞行器系统（sUAS）的鲁棒操作。 各种实施例可以提供具有垂直起飞和着陆能力，长期耐久性和在不利环境条件下操作的能力的sUAS。 在各种实施例中，一个sUAS可以包括一个机身和一个复合机翼，它包括一个与机身相连的固定部分，固定部分外侧的机翼提升部分包括一个刚性横梁和一个可控制的铰接部分， 从水平位置到垂直位置的运动，以及在所述机翼提升部分的外侧自由旋转的翼部，并且被构造成基于入射到所述自由旋转的翼部上的风力而自由旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20160244157A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14626357

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ricky Dean Welsh

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/28

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B62D63/04 ,  B63B1/32 ,  B63B2035/006 ,  B63H25/00 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/22

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (also known as an octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pivot assembly that may rotate about an axis from a lifting position to a thrusting position. The pivot assembly may include two or more offset motors that generate a differential force that will cause the pivot assembly to rotate between the lifting position and the thrusting position without the need for any additional motors or gears.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了将有助于延长飞行持续时间的无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”）的配置。 无人机可能有任何数量的起重马达。 例如，无人机可以包括四个提升马达（也称为四通机），八个提升马达（也称为八重直升机）等。同样，为了提高水平飞行的效率，UAV还包括一个 枢轴组件可以围绕轴线从提升位置旋转到推动位置。 枢转组件可以包括两个或更多个偏移电动机，其产生将使枢转组件在提升位置和推动位置之间旋转的差动力，而不需要任何附加的电动机或齿轮。

公开(公告)号：US20160236789A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15041424

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH

Inventor： Simon BURNS

IPC: B64D27/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C31/00

CPC classification number: B64D27/02 ,  B64C31/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: An aircraft which has a supporting structure which has at least one fuselage, a wing structure and at least one drive apparatus. The drive apparatus has at least one propeller and a drive motor. The aircraft has at least one energy store for providing energy for operation of the drive apparatus. The at least one drive apparatus and the at least one energy store are mechanically connected to the supporting structure and/or the wing structure of the aircraft by a securing device.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个机身，机翼结构和至少一个驱动装置的支撑结构的飞机。 驱动装置具有至少一个螺旋桨和驱动马达。 飞机具有至少一个能量存储器，用于为驱动装置的操作提供能量。 所述至少一个驱动装置和所述至少一个能量存储器通过固定装置机械连接到所述飞行器的支撑结构和/或机翼结构。