公开(公告)号：US09505484B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US15096216

申请日：2016-04-11

Applicant: Nasser M. Al-Sabah

Inventor： Nasser M. Al-Sabah

IPC: B64C3/38 ,  B64C13/00 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C9/32 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D15/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64D27/14 ,  B64D27/20

CPC classification number: B64C3/38 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C9/00 ,  B64C9/326 ,  B64C13/00 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D15/00 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/14 ,  B64D27/20 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  Y02T50/32

Abstract: The modular aircraft system includes a single fuselage having a permanently installed empennage and plural sets of wing modules and engine modules, with each wing and engine module optimized for different flight conditions and missions. The fuselage and each of the modules are configured for rapid removal and installation of the modules to minimize downtime for the aircraft. Short wings having relatively low aspect ratio are provided for relatively high speed flight when great endurance and/or weight carrying capacity are not of great concern. Long wings having high aspect ratio are provided for longer range and endurance flights where speed is not absolutely vital. A medium span wing module is also provided. Turboprop, single turbojet, and dual turbojet engine modules are provided for installation depending upon mission requirements for any given flight. The aircraft is primarily adapted for use as an autonomously operated or remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 模块化飞机系统包括具有永久安装的尾翼和多组翼模块和发动机模块的单个机身，每个机翼和发动机模块针对不同的飞行条件和任务进行了优化。 机身和每个模块配置为快速拆卸和安装模块，以最大限度地减少飞机的停机时间。 在具有较高耐久性和/或重量承载能力的情况下，为相对高速飞行提供具有相对较低纵横比的短翼。 为长距离和耐力航班提供高长宽比的长翼，速度并不是绝对重要的。 还提供了中跨翼模块。 提供涡轮螺旋桨发动机，单涡轮喷气发动机和双涡轮喷气发动机模块用于安装，具体取决于任何给定航班的任务要求。 该飞机主要适用于自主操作或远程操作的无人驾驶飞行器。

公开(公告)号：US20160321930A9

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14815800

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Yun Yu ,  Canlong Lin ,  Xi Chen ,  Mingyu Wang ,  Tao Wang ,  Jianyu Song

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/006 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0004 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for providing flight response to flight-restricted regions. The location of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be compared with a location of a flight-restricted region. If needed a flight-response measure may be taken by the UAV to prevent the UAV from flying in a no-fly zone. Different flight-response measures may be taken based on the distance between the UAV and the flight-restricted region and the rules of a jurisdiction within which the UAV falls.

公开(公告)号：US20160311532A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15203388

申请日：2016-07-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mathias Samuel Fleck

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D1/14 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64G1/52 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06K2209/21 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/006 ,  G08B25/016

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may relate to systems and methods for navigating to a supply request. An alert device may be controlled to issue alerts to draw the attention of bystanders to associated supplies for a situation. An illustrative method involves (a) receiving, by a computing system, a transmission indicating a situation at a designated location; (b) the computing system determining an approximate target area associated with the designated location; (c) the computing system making a determination that an alert device is located within the approximate target area; and (d) in response to the determination that the alert device is located within the approximate target area, the computing system executing instructions to activate at least one alert on the alert device indicating the situation and the designated location of the situation.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以涉及用于导航到供应请求的系统和方法。 可以控制警报装置发出警报以引起旁观者注意情况的相关耗材。 一种说明性方法包括（a）由计算系统接收指示指定位置处的情况的传输; （b）所述计算系统确定与所述指定位置相关联的近似目标区域; （c）计算系统确定报警装置位于近似目标区域内; 以及（d）响应于所述警报装置位于所述近似目标区域内的确定，所述计算系统执行指令以激活所述警报装置上的至少一个警报，指示所述情况和所述情况的指定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160307448A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15193033

申请日：2016-06-25

Applicant: Bee Robotics Corporation

Inventor： Vladimir Salnikov ,  Anatoly Filin ,  Harm Burema

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  G05D1/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  B64D1/16 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C21/00 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/04 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Modern farming is currently being done by powerful ground equipment or aircraft that weigh several tons and treat uniformly tens of hectares per hour. Automated farming can use small, agile, lightweight, energy-efficient automated robotic equipment that flies to do the same job, even able to farm on a plant-by-plant basis, allowing for new ways of farming. A hybrid airship-drone has both passive lift provided by a gas balloon and active lift provided by propellers. A hybrid airship-drone may be cheaper, more stable in flight, and require less maintenance than other aerial vehicles such as quadrocopters. However, hybrid airship-drones may also be larger in size and have more inertia that needs to be overcome for starting, stopping and turning.

Abstract translation: 现代农业目前正在由强力的地面设备或称重数吨的飞机完成，每小时统一处理数十公顷。 自动化农业可以使用小型，敏捷，轻便，节能的自动化机器人设备，这些设备可以做同样的工作，甚至能够逐一种植，允许新的种植方式。 混合飞艇无人机具有由气球提供的被动升力和由推进器提供的主动升力。 混合飞艇无人机可能更便宜，飞行中更稳定，并且比其他空中飞行器如四轮车更需要较少的维护。 然而，混合飞艇 - 无人机的尺寸也可能更大，并且在起动，停止和转弯时需要克服更多的惯性。

公开(公告)号：US20160293019A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15007343

申请日：2016-01-27

Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation

Inventor： Hwang Nam Kim ,  Seung Ho Yoo ,  Suk Kyu Lee ,  Jong Tack Jung ,  Kang Ho Kim ,  Albert Yong Joon Chung ,  Ji Yeon Lee

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/41 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of measuring a state of a drone. The method of measuring the state of the drone in a state in which a plurality of drones and a ground control station (GCS) are connected through a wireless network includes measuring, by a first drone, its own state based on collected information, requesting, by the first drone, a second drone or the GCS connected through the network to provide correction information and receiving the correction information from the second drone or the GCS, and comparing, by the first drone, information about the measured state with the received correction information, analyzing an error, and correcting the error.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种测量无人机状态的方法。 在多个无人机和地面控制站（GCS）通过无线网络连接的状态下测量无人机的状态的方法包括：通过第一无人机基于所收集的信息来测量其自身状态， 通过第一无人机，通过网络连接的第二无人机或GCS来提供校正信息并从第二无人机或GCS接收校正信息，并且通过第一无人机将关于测量状态的信息与接收到的校正信息进行比较 ，分析错误，纠正错误。

公开(公告)号：US20160292403A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14942994

申请日：2015-11-16

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Ming Gong ,  Jin Dai ,  Hao Cui ,  Xiaodong Wang ,  Han Huang ,  Jun Wu ,  Wei Fan ,  Ning Ma ,  Xinhua Rong ,  Xingsen Lin

IPC: G06F21/31 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/018 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/6227 ,  G06F2221/2117 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04L63/101 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04W4/046

Abstract: Systems and methods for UAV safety are provided. An authentication system may be used to confirm UAV and/or user identity and provide secured communications between users and UAVs. The UAVs may operate in accordance with a set of flight regulations. The set of flight regulations may be associated with a geo-fencing device in the vicinity of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US09457899B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13925305

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  Scott H. Bouwer ,  John J. Mattero

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for a modular vehicle system utilized for lifting and maneuvering payloads. According to aspects of the disclosure, any number of individual lift vehicles may be connected to create a unified lift vehicle. The individual lift vehicles may be placed adjacent to one another according to a determined lifting array formation and coupled together using connection mechanisms. The connection mechanisms rigidly and communicatively connect the individual lift vehicles to create the unified lift vehicle suitable for lifting and maneuvering a payload.

Abstract translation: 装置，系统和方法提供了用于提升和操纵有效载荷的模块化车辆系统。 根据本公开的方面，可以连接任意数量的单独的升降车，以产生统一的升降车。 各个电梯车辆可以根据确定的提升阵列形状彼此相邻放置并且使用连接机构联接在一起。 连接机构刚性地和连通地连接各个电梯车辆，以产生适于提升和操纵有效载荷的统一升降车。

公开(公告)号：US20160286173A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14844814

申请日：2015-09-03

Applicant: Apacer Technology Inc.

Inventor： YI-HSIUNG WANG

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/00201 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/00664

Abstract: An indoor monitoring system and a method thereof are provided. The system includes an aircraft body; an image capturing unit capturing multiple images in an indoor space in an order of a capturing sequence; a storage unit storing a 3D indoor map corresponding to the indoor space, where the 3D indoor map includes multiple default images and a default flying path; a positioning unit generating 3D space information of the aircraft body; a transmitting unit receiving a control instruction or transmit each image; a processing unit driving the aircraft body to fly in the indoor space according to the default flying path and comparing a default image with an image in pairs in the order of the capturing sequence. The position of the aircraft body on the default flying path can be corrected by the comparing result and the goal of monitoring the indoor space can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 提供室内监控系统及其方法。 该系统包括飞机机身; 图像拍摄单元，以拍摄顺序的顺序在室内拍摄多个图像; 存储单元，存储与室内空间对应的3D室内地图，3D室内地图包括多个默认图像和默认飞行路径; 产生飞行器主体的3D空间信息的定位单元; 发送单元接收控制指令或发送每个图像; 处理单元，其根据所述默认飞行路径将所述飞行器主体驱动到所述室内空间中，并且以所述拍摄顺序的顺序将默认图像与图像成对地进行比较。 可以通过比较结果校正飞机身体在默认飞行路径上的位置，并且可以实现监控室内空间的目标。

公开(公告)号：US20160285864A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14671264

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Darren Ernest Canavor ,  Varadarajan Gopalakrishnan ,  Jesper Mikael Johansson ,  Jon Arron McClintock ,  Brandon William Porter ,  Andrew Jay Roths

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W12/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04L63/0823 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04L63/123 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle communicates with other unmanned vehicles. When the unmanned vehicle receives a message from another unmanned vehicle, the unmanned vehicle verifies authenticity of the message. For at least some types of messages, if determined that the message is authentic, the unmanned vehicle updates a set of operations the unmanned vehicle will perform in accordance with information in the message.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶车辆与其他无人驾驶车辆通讯。 当无人驾驶车辆从另一辆无人驾驶车辆接收到消息时，无人驾驶车辆验证信息的真实性。 对于至少一些类型的消息，如果确定消息是可信的，则无人车辆根据消息中的信息更新无人车辆将执行的一组操作。

公开(公告)号：US20160282864A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14666707

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: Southwest Research Institute

Inventor： Ryan D. Lamm ,  Christopher I. Mentzer ,  Kristopher C. Kozak ,  Marc C. Alban ,  Jason C. Gassaway ,  Richard D. Garcia

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle system, having at least one autonomous ground vehicle (A-GV) and at least one remote controlled aerial vehicle (RC-AV). The A-GV autonomously navigates across the ground, and on-board perception sensors, whose field of view that contains at least a portion of the ground ahead of the direction of travel of the ground vehicle as well as the RC-GV. The RC-AV flies in response to commands received from the control system of the A-GV. The RC-AV has on-board in-sky perception sensors having a field of view that contains at least a portion of the ground path to be followed by the ground vehicle. The control system of the A-GV locate the aerial vehicle, receives perception data from the on-ground perception sensors and the in-sky perception sensors, and uses combined perception data to determine a ground path for itself and for the RC-AV.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个自主地面车辆（A-GV）和至少一个遥控飞行器（RC-AV）的无人驾驶车辆系统。 A-GV自主导航到地面，以及车载感知传感器，其视野包含地面车辆前方方向的至少一部分地面以及RC-GV。 RC-AV响应于从A-GV的控制系统接收到的命令而飞行。 RC-AV具有车载天空感知传感器，其具有包含地面车辆所遵循的地面路径的至少一部分的视场。 A-GV的控制系统定位飞行器，从地面感知传感器和天空感知传感器接收感知数据，并使用组合感知数据来确定自身和RC-AV的接地路径。