公开(公告)号：US09862489B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US15017651

申请日：2016-02-07

Applicant: Lee Weinstein ,  Jay Gainsboro

Inventor： Lee Weinstein ,  Jay Gainsboro

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  G01S13/06 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S17/06 ,  B64D1/18

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64F1/02 ,  G01S13/06 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S17/06

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a method and apparatus for detection and disablement of an unidentified aerial vehicle (UAV) includes arrays of antenna elements receiving in two modalities (for instance radio frequency (RF) and acoustic modalities, or RF and optical modalities). Signal processing of outputs from multiple antenna arrays locates a potential UAV at specific coordinates within a volume of space under surveillance, and automatically aims video surveillance and a short-range projectile launcher at the UAV, and may automatically fire the projectile launcher to down the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170369185A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15194492

申请日：2016-06-27

Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Grubb

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: Locking line capture devices for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative system includes a line capture body having a line slot with an open end and closed end, and a retainer positioned proximate the line slot and movable between first position in which the retainer blocks access to the line slot and a second position in which the retainer allows access to the line slot. A locking device is operably coupled between the capture body and the retainer and is movable between an unlocked position to allow movement of the retainer between the first and second positions, and a locked position to block such movement. A release device is operably coupled to the locking device and movable between a secured position with the locking device secured in the locked position, and a released position with the locking device movable between the locked and unlocked positions.

公开(公告)号：US20170291720A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15581911

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： John Peter Zwaan ,  Robert James Johnston ,  Cris James Cornell ,  Philip Martin Finn ,  Glenn Arnold Blevins ,  David Wayne Ganzer

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B63B17/00 ,  B63B35/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/025

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for impacting, by a small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV), a net having at least three sides; and converting the kinetic energy of the SUAV into at least one of: elastic potential energy of one or more tensioned elastic cords connected to at least one corner of the net, gravitational potential energy of a frame member connected to at least one corner of the net, rotational kinetic energy of the frame member connected to at least one corner of the net, and elastic potential energy of the frame member connected to at least one corner of the net.

公开(公告)号：US20170255896A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15088266

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: Jesse Van Dyke

Inventor： Jesse Van Dyke

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  A47G29/122 ,  A47G29/12 ,  A47G29/124 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  A47G29/14 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G2029/145 ,  A47G2029/146 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  H04L67/42

Abstract: A drop box apparatus is provided including a defined cavity capable of storing packages. A drop-off opening is disposed and arranged to receive at least one package from an unmanned vehicle, and a pick-up opening is disposed and arranged to provide access to the package by a recipient. At least one path connects the defined space, drop-off opening, and the pick-up opening.

公开(公告)号：US20170217323A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15500291

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: TELECOM ITALIA S.p.A.

Inventor： Roberto ANTONINI ,  Gian Piero FICI ,  Marco GASPARDONE

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1816 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/18 ,  B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/60 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/007 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: A landing platform for an unmanned aerial vehicle, including a plurality of substantially funnel-shaped centering housings configured to cooperate with a corresponding plurality of projections of the aerial vehicle for reaching a predetermined landing position. The platform can include a mechanism for recharging the battery of the aerial vehicle and/or with an arrangement for serial data transfer.

公开(公告)号：US20170210470A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15301516

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: Ricard Pardell

Inventor： Ricard Pardell

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B08B3/02 ,  F24J2/46 ,  B08B7/04 ,  H02S40/10 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B5/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B08B1/006 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B5/04 ,  B08B7/04 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  F24S40/20 ,  H02S40/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning drone (1), a corresponding docking station (2) configured to operate with the cleaning drone (1), a system comprising at least one cleaning drone (1) and at least one docking station (2) and a cleaning method using at least one cleaning drone (1). The cleaning drone (1) comprises a cleaning device (1.11) configured to operate on surfaces such as glass or photovoltaic panels.

公开(公告)号：US20170183106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15372287

申请日：2016-12-07

Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

Inventor： Son Cheol YU ,  Ju Hyun PYO ,  Han Gil JOE ,  Hyeon Woo CHO ,  Byeong Jin KIM

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/025 ,  B63B2702/12 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for recovering and launching an unmanned aerial vehicle. The apparatus for recovering and launching the unmanned aerial vehicle includes a main body that includes a storage space in which the unmanned aerial vehicle is stored, an inclined platform that forms an inclined surface which is connected between a fixed bar fixed in the main body and a moving bar moved to an opened upper portion of the main body and collides with the unmanned aerial vehicle induced to approach a side of the main body, a band member of which one end is connected to the moving bar and the other end is rolled up in a roll shape and stored in the storage space of the main body, and a driving motor that rotationally drives a rotor circumscribed with the band member in a normal direction or reverse direction, so that the moving bar is moved with respect to the fixed bar, wherein the inclined surface is formed by unfolding the inclined platform, the unmanned aerial vehicle colliding with the inclined surface is recovered to the storage space, and then the inclined platform is folded.

公开(公告)号：US20170182901A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15455199

申请日：2017-03-10

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 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/12 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20170129464A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15414101

申请日：2017-01-24

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Mingxi WANG ,  Yuan LIN ,  Hongju LI

IPC: B60S5/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60S5/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H02J7/0045

Abstract: A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base station for automated battery pack exchange and methods for manufacturing and using the same. The UAV base station includes a battery-exchange system disposed within a housing having a top-plate. The housing contains a battery array having a plurality of UAV battery packs and a mechanical mechanism for automatically removing an expended battery pack from a UAV that lands on the top-plate and replacing the expended battery pack with a charged battery pack. Thereby, the UAV base station system advantageously enables extended and autonomous operation of the UAV without the need for user intervention for exchanging UAV battery packs.

公开(公告)号：US20170096222A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US14873399

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Charles B. Spinelli ,  John Lyle Vian

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C33/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A01B79/005 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C33/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/222

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base vehicle, a takeoff and landing system, a rack system, a refueling system associated with the base vehicle, and a controller. The rack system comprises a group of racks with slots in which the slots receive unmanned aerial vehicles, provide refueling connections that facilitate refueling of the unmanned aerial vehicles located in the slots, and provide data connections that facilitate data transmission with the unmanned aerial vehicles located in the slots. The refueling system refuels an unmanned aerial vehicle located in a slot using a refueling connection in the refueling connections. The controller communicates with the unmanned aerial vehicle using a data connection and control the refueling of the unmanned aerial vehicles by the refueling system while the unmanned aerial vehicle is in the slot, enabling exchanging data with the unmanned aerial vehicle and the refueling of the unmanned aerial vehicle simultaneously.