公开(公告)号：US20170081045A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15364852

申请日：2016-11-30

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: B64F5/60 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

公开(公告)号：US20170050533A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15344547

申请日：2016-11-06

Applicant: Xibo Wei ,  Yuanyuan Li ,  Ningbo Wise Digital Technology Co., Ltd

Inventor： Xibo Wei ,  Yuanyuan Li ,  Jingjing Wei

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H01M4/46 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01G11/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H01G11/22 ,  H01G11/66 ,  H01M12/06 ,  B64C1/12

CPC classification number: B60L11/1879 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2001/0081 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  H01G11/04 ,  H01G11/08 ,  H01G11/22 ,  H01G11/66 ,  H01G11/82 ,  H01M2/1083 ,  H01M4/463 ,  H01M12/04 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02T50/42

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle comprising a power source such as a primary battery, a secondary battery, and a supercapacitor. The power source includes a plurality of components. At least one of the plurality of components serves as at least a portion of the structural part of the vehicle. The power source is integrated with the structure of the vehicle, and improves the endurance of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种包括一次电池，二次电池和超级电容器等电源的车辆。 电源包括多个部件。 多个部件中的至少一个部件用作车辆结构部分的至少一部分。 电源与车辆的结构相结合，提高了车辆的耐用性。

公开(公告)号：US20170023948A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15291874

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： James Peverill ,  Terrence McKenna

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/68 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64D47/04 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

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 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: An aerial vehicle having a vision based navigation system for capturing an arresting cable situated at a landing site may comprise a fuselage having a propulsion system; an arresting device coupled to the fuselage, the arresting device to capture the arresting cable at the landing site; a camera situated on the aerial vehicle; an infrared illuminator situated on the aerial vehicle to illuminate the landing site, wherein the arresting cable has two infrared reflectors situated thereon; and an onboard vision processor. The onboard vision processor may (i) generate a plurality of coordinates representing features of the landing site using an image thresholding technique, (ii) eliminate one or more coordinates as outlier coordinates using linear correlation, and (iii) identify two of the plurality of coordinates as the two infrared reflectors using a Kalman filter.

Abstract translation: 具有用于捕获位于着陆点的拦截电缆的基于视觉的导航系统的飞行器可以包括具有推进系统的机身; 一个与机身相连的拦截装置，该拦截装置用于在着陆点捕获拦截电缆; 位于飞行器上的摄像机; 位于飞行器上以照亮着陆部位的红外照明器，其中所述止动电缆具有位于其上的两个红外反射器; 和一个板载视觉处理器。 所述车载视觉处理器可以（i）使用图像阈值技术生成表示所述着陆站点的特征的多个坐标，（ii）使用线性相关来消除一个或多个坐标作为异常值坐标，以及（iii）识别所述多​​个 作为使用卡尔曼滤波器的两个红外反射器的坐标。

公开(公告)号：US09550582B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US15048948

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64D39/00 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/18 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/20 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/18 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64F3/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多区域电池站，包括被配置为支持无人机的多个着陆区域。 电池站可以允许将电池寿命重新装载到UAV上，UAV可以包括为UAV的电池再充电或者为新电池更换UAV电池。 不同的区域可以适应不同的UAV类型，不同的电池类型，或者根据不同的能量提供规则操作。 可以在着陆区域上提供标记以帮助将无人机引导到适当的着陆区域。

公开(公告)号：US20170015414A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14799841

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： ALISTAIR K. CHAN ,  JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III ,  HON WAH CHIN ,  WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN ,  RODERICK A. HYDE ,  MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA ,  JORDIN T. KARE ,  TONY S. PAN ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  CLARENCE T. TEGREENE ,  DAVID B. TUCKERMAN ,  YAROSLAV A. URZHUMOV ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR. ,  VICTORIA Y.H. WOOD

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60L5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L5/005 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  H02G1/02 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于重新提供无人飞行器系统的系统和方法。 该系统和方法可以包括使用被配置为用作UAV /飞行器和被配置为与电源/系统接口的UAV /飞机的电力系统/源的公用事业传输系统。 系统和方法提供无人机/飞机与电力系统/来源的接入和管理，管理和监控接入和接口。 无人机/飞机系统可以被配置和操作/管理以与电力系统/源（例如来自公用设施传输系统的电力线的网络）接口并使用，以增强范围和效用（例如用于重新供电和/或作为飞行路线或路线 ）。 该系统包括飞机和电源之间的接口用于电力传输; 监控飞机的监控系统; 以及管理与飞机交互/交易的管理/管理系统。 电力传输的电源可以是电源线; 飞行器的电力传输可以通过在沿着电力线路或在其上运行的飞行器的无线电力传输（电容或电感或光学）。 飞行器可以包括被配置为与电源/线路接口的连接器; 电力线可以被配置为与连接器/飞行器接口。 飞机和系统之间的数据通信可能有助于交互/交易。

公开(公告)号：US09527588B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14040040

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: CYCLONE ADG, LLC

Inventor： Scott B. Rollefstad

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D41/00 ,  G05D1/0005 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/53

Abstract: A method of harvesting and managing energy from air currents, by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) having a plurality of powered and unpowered rotors, to increase the aircraft's flight time, especially where the mission requires extensive hovering and loitering, is provided. Conventional powered rotors create lift for the aircraft. Unpowered rotors can either be: 1) Free-wheeling rotors which increase the plan form area of aircraft as they rotate, increasing lift, and reducing the power draw on the battery, and/or 2) Rotors connected to micro-generators, which serve as a brake on the unpowered rotors, create electrical power to charge the aircraft batteries or directly power the aircraft's electronics. The invention's folding rotor arm design results in a compact package that is easily transported by a single user (man portable). The aircraft can be removed from its protective tube, unfolded and launched for flight in less than a minute. Extended flight times, compact easily transported design, and ability to host flight software on a user's tablet/PC result in low total cost of ownership.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过具有多个动力和无动力转子的小型无人驾驶飞行器系统（UAS）来收集和管理来自气流的能量的方法，以增加飞机的飞行时间，特别是在任务需要广泛的悬停和游荡的地方。 传统的动力转子为飞机创造升降机。 无动力转子可以是：1）自由转轮，可以增加飞机旋转时的平面形状面积，增加升力，并减少电池的功率消耗，和/或2）连接到微型发电机的转子 作为无动力转子上的制动器，创建电力来为飞机电池充电或直接为飞机的电子设备供电。 本发明的折叠转臂臂设计形成了一个紧凑的包装，易于由单个用户（便携式）运输。 飞机可以从其保护管中取出，展开并在不到一分钟内发射飞行。 延长的飞行时间，紧凑的轻松传输设计，以及在用户平板电脑/ PC上托管飞行软件的能力导致总体拥有成本低。

公开(公告)号：US09527392B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14213450

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

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

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

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 system for gathering data may comprise a Waypoint Location, wherein the Waypoint Location comprises an arresting cable; a Ground Control Station, wherein the Ground Control Station comprises a charging cable; and an aerial vehicle, wherein the aerial vehicle comprises an onboard battery, a capturing hook and a sensor payload for generating surveillance data. The aerial vehicle may be configured to autonomously travel between the Waypoint Location and the Ground Control Station. The aerial vehicle may be configured to couple with the arresting cable via the capturing hook. The aerial vehicle may be configured to electronically couple with the charging cable via the capturing hook to facilitate charging the aerial vehicle's onboard battery.

Abstract translation: 用于收集数据的飞行器系统可以包括航点位置，其中航点位置包括拦阻缆线; 地面控制站，其中地面控制站包括充电电缆; 以及飞行器，其中所述空中飞行器包括车载电池，捕获钩和用于产生监视数据的传感器有效载荷。 航空器可以被配置为在路点位置和地面控制站之间自主行进。 飞行器可以被配置成经由捕获钩与阻止电缆耦合。 飞行器可以被配置为经由捕获钩与充电电缆电子耦合，以便于对飞行器的车载电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US20160347192A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14556296

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl LEE ,  Hae-Dong KIM ,  Hyeon-Cheol GONG ,  Gi-Hyuk CHOI ,  In-Hee HWANG ,  Byong-Suk SUK

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于容纳和充电无人驾驶飞机的装置和方法。 用于容纳和充电无人驾驶的垂直起降飞机的装置包括支柱，延伸构件，盖，紧固单元和充电单元。 该职位放在地上。 扩展成员连接到帖子。 盖子设置在延伸构件上，并且被构造成打开或关闭以容纳和保护无人驾驶的VTOL飞机。 紧固单元设置在盖中，并且被配置为紧固无人驾驶的VTOL飞机。 充电单元设置在紧固单元中，并且被配置为对无人驾驶的垂直起降飞机进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US09466218B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14794494

申请日：2015-07-08

Applicant: John A. Jarrell

Inventor： John A. Jarrell

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/06 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64F1/36

CPC classification number: G08G5/0013 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64F1/362 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with an unmanned aerial vehicle includes transmitting a first message via a communications transmitter of a lighting assembly for receipt by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first message includes an identifier associated with the lighting assembly, and the lighting assembly is located within a proximity of a roadway. The method also includes receiving a second message from the unmanned aerial vehicle via a communications receiver of the lighting assembly. The second message includes an identifier associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The method further includes transmitting a third message via the communications transmitter of the lighting assembly for receipt by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The third message includes an indication of an altitude at which the unmanned aerial vehicle should fly.

公开(公告)号：US20160276863A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15033960

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: AIRBUS GROUP SAS

Inventor： Nicolas COLIN ,  Didier SIMONET

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02J50/10

CPC classification number: H02J50/15 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  G01S19/13 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: The invention consists of a system allowing remote wireless transfer of energy from a base station to a moving object, in particular a drone, moving in a given zone around the base station. The system includes means for tracking the moving object relative to the base station at any time, means for transmitting a synthetic acoustic wave focused in the direction of the moving object, these two means being located at the base station and powered by the base station, and acoustic reception means, located on the moving object, for receiving the acoustic wave transmitted by the base station and converting the received acoustic wave into an electrical signal and then into a power supply voltage for a battery.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括允许从基站到移动物体（特别是无人机）的能量的远程无线传输的系统，该无人机在基站周围的给定区域内移动。 该系统包括用于在任何时间相对于基站跟踪移动物体的装置，用于发送在移动物体的方向上聚焦的合成声波的装置，这两个装置位于基站并由基站供电， 以及声音接收装置，位于移动物体上，用于接收由基站发射的声波，并将接收的声波转换为电信号，然后转换为电池的电源电压。