公开(公告)号：US09489852B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14603267

申请日：2015-01-22

Applicant: Romotive, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Chambers ,  Bryan Wade ,  Catalin Drula ,  David Halley ,  Igor Napolskikh ,  Keenan Wyrobek ,  Keller Rinaudo ,  Nicholas Brake ,  Ryan Oksenhorn ,  Ryan Patterson ,  William Hetzler

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial System configured to receive a request from a user and fulfill that request using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The Unmanned Aerial System selects a distribution center that is within range of the user, and deploys a suitable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to fulfill the request from that distribution center. The Unmanned Aerial System is configured to provide real-time information about the flight route to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during its flight, and the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is configured to dynamically update its mission based on information received from the Unmanned Aerial System.

Abstract translation: 无人空中系统，被配置为从用户接收请求并使用无人驾驶飞行器完成该请求。 无人机系统选择在用户范围内的配送中心，并部署合适的无人机，以满足该配送中心的要求。 无人空中系统被配置为提供有关飞行期间无人机的飞行路线的实时信息，无人机是根据从无人机系统接收的信息动态更新其任务。

公开(公告)号：US20160318607A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15141709

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Pinakin Desai ,  Stephen M Faivre ,  Peter Joseph Zerillo

Inventor： Pinakin Desai ,  Stephen M Faivre ,  Peter Joseph Zerillo

IPC: B64D1/16 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/16 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A tethered drone assembly is provided. The tethered drone assembly may be a vehicle-based tethered drone assembly system or may be a free standing tethered drone assembly system. The tethered drone assembly has a plurality of drones each tethered by a cord. The tethered drones may hover in front of, behind or on either side of the vehicle so as to better survey the surrounding area of the vehicle. In some embodiments, a main product tank is used to supply liquids, foams, gases, powders, electrical power and/or electrical communication to the drones. A plurality of sensors located on the drones allows the drones to detect objects and environmental conditions in front of, behind or on either side of the moving vehicle in real-time and allow the vehicle to therein adjust its work accordingly. The drones may be controlled remotely by a user or may be automatically controlled by sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供拴系无人机组件。 拴系无人机组件可以是基于车辆的拴系无人机组装系统，或者可以是独立的拴系无人机组装系统。 拴系无人机组件具有多个无人机，每个无人机由绳索系在一起。 拴系的无人驾驶飞机可能会悬停在车辆前方，后方或两侧，以便更好地对车辆的周围区域进行测量。 在一些实施例中，主产品罐用于向无人机提供液体，泡沫，气体，粉末，电力和/或电气通信。 位于无人机上的多个传感器允许无人驾驶机实时地检测移动车辆的前方，后方或两侧的物体和环境状况，并允许车辆在其中相应地调节其工作。 无人机可以由用户远程控制，也可以由传感器自动控制。

公开(公告)号：US09471059B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14624504

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04N7/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/23222

Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing miniaturized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. The techniques and systems can include significant off-board processing support for the UAVs to enable the UAVs to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than conventional UAVs. The techniques and systems can include routines to provide enhanced support for police during routine traffic stops. The techniques and systems can also include routines to locate objects or people including, for example, locating a lost child in a crowd or a lost vehicle in a parking lot. The miniaturized UAVs can provide enhances perception for the user to enable the user to over and around objects for improved visibility and safety, among other things.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供小型化无人机（UAV）的技术和系统。 这些技术和系统可以为无人机提供重要的车外处理支持，使无人机能够比常规无人机更小，更轻，更便宜。 这些技术和系统可以包括在例行交通站点期间为警察提供更多支持的例程。 技术和系统还可以包括定位对象或人的例程，包括例如在停车场中将丢失的孩子定位在人群中或丢失的车辆中。 小型化无人机可以为用户提供增强的感知，以使得用户能够超越和围绕物体，以改善可见性和安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20160272317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14845988

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Taehoon CHO ,  Choonghwan SHIN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  A62C3/02 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A62C3/0242 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q7/00 ,  B60Q7/005 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/0955 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/162 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G7/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to the present invention includes a housing mounted on a vehicle and having an inner space, the housing provided with a launching unit, an unmanned aerial vehicle accommodated in the housing and configured to be launched from the housing when a driving state of the vehicle meets a preset condition, wing units mounted to the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to allow the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle in response to the launch from the housing, an output unit disposed on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a controller configured to control the wing units to move the unmanned aerial vehicle to a position set based on information related to the driving state when the unmanned aerial vehicle is launched, and control the output unit to output warning information related to the driving state.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的无人驾驶飞行器包括安装在车辆上并具有内部空间的壳体，壳体设置有发射单元，容纳在壳体中的被构造成在驾驶状态下从壳体发射的无人驾驶飞行器 所述车辆单元安装到所述无人驾驶飞行器并且被配置为允许所述无人驾驶飞行器响应于从所述壳体的发射而被飞行，设置在所述无人驾驶飞行器上的输出单元以及被配置为 根据与无人驾驶飞行器的驾驶状态相关的信息，控制机翼单元将无人机移动到设定位置，并且控制输出单元输出与驾驶状态有关的警告信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160272312A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14611271

申请日：2015-02-01

Applicant: Aero Machining, LLC

Inventor： Brad Mallard

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C3/50 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a UAV having a plurality of rotors position on axles extending longitudinally from a fuselage. The axles articulate the rotors from a vertical position, where the rotors provide lift, to a horizontal position, where the rotors provide thrust. The UAV is configured such that the voltage provided to each rotor may be varied to adjust rotor speed, and thus thrust, independently, giving the UAV enhanced maneuverability.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有从机身纵向延伸的轴上的多个转子的UAV。 轴从垂直位置将转子铰接到转子提供电梯的水平位置，转子提供推力。 UAV被配置成使得提供给每个转子的电压可以改变以调节转子速度，并且因此独立地推动给予UAV增强的机动性。

公开(公告)号：US20160244160A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14454200

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: FourthWing Sensors, LLC

Inventor： Todd Michael Colten ,  Christopher Scott Gibson ,  Ryan Nelson ,  Adem Rudin

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C37/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00

Abstract: In one example, an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a fuselage and a lift assembly. The lift assembly is selected from a plurality of lift assemblies, each of the plurality of lift assemblies having a different flight modality. The fuselage includes a mounting portion configured to mount with any of the plurality of lift assemblies.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，无人驾驶飞行器包括机身和升降组件。 电梯组件选自多个提升组件，多个提升组件中的每一个具有不同的飞行模态。 机身包括安装部分，该安装部分构造成与多个提升组件中的任一个安装。

公开(公告)号：US09409644B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14333462

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Stanek ,  John A. Lockwood

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。

公开(公告)号：US20160159471A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14630114

申请日：2015-02-24

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 ,  THOMAS ALLAN WEAVER ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.

公开(公告)号：US09340283B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14989701

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Brian Richman

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/25 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes receiving selections of configuration information to provide to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the selections of configuration information being associated with respective components included in the UAV. The configuration information associated with a first component is determined to be valid from selections of configuration information associated with the first component. The configuration information associated with the first component is provided for storage in the UAV in response to receiving a user action.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于无人驾驶飞行器的分布式系统架构。 其中一种方法包括接收配置信息的选择以提供给无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其中配置信息的选择与包括在UAV中的各个部件相关联。 通过从与第一组件相关联的配置信息的选择来确定与第一组件相关联的配置信息是有效的。 提供与第一组件相关联的配置信息以响应于接收用户动作而存储在UAV中。

公开(公告)号：US20160130010A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14885972

申请日：2015-10-16

Applicant: AeroVironment Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Todd Keennon ,  Karl Robert Klingebiel

IPC: B64D31/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/473

CPC classification number: B64D31/06 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C11/32 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C27/59 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2027/4733 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D31/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/005

Abstract: A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation.

Abstract translation: 旋翼航空器包括机身，一个或多个用于垂直飞行的电动驱动转子和控制系统。 电动机在两个旋转方向中驱动一个或多个转子，以提供垂直或反向的飞行。 使用方向传感器来控制推力的主要方向，并且基于机身相对于重力的取向来自动地调整操作指令和收集的信息。 转子配置有转向符合旋转方向的叶片。