公开(公告)号：US20180300871A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US16008706

申请日：2018-06-14

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yuwei WU ,  Mingxi WANG ,  Qi ZHOU ,  Di WU

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06T2207/30156 ,  G06T2207/30248 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for servicing an object via a mobile platform includes maintaining a distance between the mobile platform and the object and performing a task for the object while maintaining the distance.

公开(公告)号：US20180246507A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15894260

申请日：2018-02-12

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Abraham Bachrach ,  Adam Bry ,  Matthew Donahoe

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C23/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for new paradigms for user interaction with an unmanned aerial vehicle (referred to as a flying digital assistant or FDA) using a portable multifunction device (PMD) such as smart phone. In some embodiments, a magic wand user interaction paradigm is described for intuitive control of an FDA using a PMD. In other embodiments, methods for scripting a shot are described.

公开(公告)号：US10061328B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US14855504

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Yinyin Liu ,  Kiet Tuan Chau

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08G5/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods for controlling landings of a UAV in a landing zone including a plurality of landing bays. Various embodiments include a method implemented on a computing device for receiving continuous real-time sensor data from a transceiver and from sensors onboard the UAV, and detecting a target landing bay within the plurality of landing bays within the landing zone that is available for landing based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Orientation and position coordinates for landing in the target landing bay may be calculated based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Information regarding positions and flight vectors of a plurality of autonomous UAVs may be obtained, and a flight plan for landing in the target landing bay may be generated based on the orientation and the position coordinates, positions and flight vectors of the plurality of autonomous UAVs and a current orientation and position of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20180218617A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15927900

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Venson Shaw ,  Zhi Cui ,  Sangar Dowlatkhah

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  H04W28/0247

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to intelligent drone traffic management via a radio access network (“RAN”). As disclosed herein, a RAN node, such as an eNodeB, can receive, from a drone, a flight configuration. The flight configuration can include a drone ID and a drone route. The RAN node can determine whether capacity is available in an airspace associated with the RAN node. In response to determining that capacity is available in the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can add the drone ID to a queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node. When the drone ID is next in the queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can instruct the drone to fly through at least a portion of the airspace in accordance with the drone route.

公开(公告)号：US20180215482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15419979

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Hanhui ZHANG

Inventor： Hanhui ZHANG

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle and pneumatic launcher system includes a rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle and a pneumatic launcher. The rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle includes a pressure tube, a launch detector, and a center controller. The pressure tube has an open end and a closed end. The launch detector is coupled to the center controller and detects the launch of the rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle. The pneumatic launcher includes a launch gas reservoir, a launch tube, and a release valve. The release valve is located between the launch gas reservoir and the launch tube. The gas reservoir holds launch gas. The launch tube is inserted into the pressure tube through the open end.

公开(公告)号：US20180213208A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15880050

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Liang GUO ,  Zijian XU ,  Li ZUO ,  Qixing LU ,  Zhanlong HAO ,  Yanjun GAO ,  Junjun XIONG

IPC: H04N13/122 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06T7/246 ,  H04N13/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/296 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23248 ,  H04N13/122 ,  H04N13/144 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N2013/0081 ,  H04N2013/0085

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, device and system for determining stereoscopic multimedia information. The method includes: acquiring multimedia information collected by respective multimedia collection apparatuses of two or more aerial vehicles; and, determining corresponding stereoscopic multimedia information according to the acquired multimedia information. In the present disclosure, a same object is shot by respective loaded multimedia collection apparatuses of two or more aerial vehicles at different angles. In comparison with conventionally shooting a same object by a single unmanned aerial vehicle at a same angle, more stereoscopic multimedia information may be obtained, and a user is more likely to feel the stereoscopic impression of the multimedia information when viewing the multimedia information. In this way, both the visual enjoyment of the user and the user experience are improved.

公开(公告)号：US10007272B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15228672

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Christopher Boyd Tirpak ,  Danny J. Minnick ,  Keith Gerhards

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0653 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0676

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle docking systems and methods are presented herein. A UAV can hover in a hovering position above a docking pad of the UAV docking system based on positioning measurements. An on-board camera can image a machine-readable code present on the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV above the docking pad can be adjusted based on imaging of the machine-readable code and ranging measurements to the docking pad. A tether can be extended from the UAV towards the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV and extension of the tether can be adjusted such that a mating device present on a distal end of the tether engages with a coupling device of the UAV docking pad. The tether can be reeled in to the UAV to assist in lowering the UAV from the hovering position to a landing position on the docking pad.

公开(公告)号：US09994316B1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US15381601

申请日：2016-12-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Scott Raymond Harris ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D2045/0085 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses for synchronizing two or more sensors of an UAV. In the implementations described, a synchronization event is performed such that identifiable signals of the synchronization event can be collected by each sensor of the UAV. The synchronization event may be generated by a synchronization event component that generates multiple output signals (e.g., audio, visual, and physical) at approximately the same time so that different sensors can each collect and store at least one of the output signals. The collected signals are then compared and the sensors are adjusted to align the signals.

公开(公告)号：US20180155032A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870187

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20180155009A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15833385

申请日：2017-12-06

Applicant: ETH Zurich

Inventor： Mark W. MUELLER ,  Sergei LUPASHIN ,  Raffaello D'ANDREA ,  Markus WAIBEL

IPC: B64C13/24 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D45/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/24 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2203/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G05D1/0072

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for operating a multicopter experiencing a failure during flight, the multicopter comprising a body, and at least four effectors attached to the body, each operable to produce both a torque and a thrust force which can cause the multicopter to fly when not experiencing said failure. The method may comprise the step of identifying a failure wherein the failure affects the torque and/or thrust force produced by an effector, and in response to identifying a failure carrying out the following steps, (1) computing an estimate of the orientation of a primary axis of said body with respect to a predefined reference frame, wherein said primary axis is an axis about which said multicopter rotates when flying, (2) computing an estimate of the angular velocity of said multicopter, (3) controlling one or more of said at least four effectors based on said estimate of the orientation of the primary axis of said body with respect to said predefined reference frame and said estimate of the angular velocity of the multicopter. The step of controlling one or more of said at least four effectors may be performed such that (a) said one or more effectors collectively produce a torque along said primary axis and a torque perpendicular to said primary axis, wherein (i) the torque along said primary axis causes said multicopter to rotate about said primary axis, and (ii) the torque perpendicular to said primary axis causes said multicopter to move such that the orientation of said primary axis converges to a target orientation with respect to said predefined reference frame, and (b) such that said one or more effectors individually produce a thrust force along said primary axis.