公开(公告)号：US20170074785A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15356089

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Daniel Zabetakis ,  Scott A. Trammell ,  Walter J. Dressick ,  David A. Stenger ,  Jasenka Verbarg

IPC: G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/65 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01N33/22

CPC classification number: G01N21/35 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N27/48 ,  G01N33/227 ,  G01N2021/3595

Abstract: Described herein is an approach using inexpensive, disposable chemical sensor probes that can be mounted on a small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and used to analyze a site (such as one known or suspected to contain explosive residue, spilled material or contaminated soil) without the need for a person to conduct ground operations at the site. The method involves contacting a soil or a surface with a filter paper wetted with a solvent, then subjecting the filter paper to spectroscopy, thus detecting a possible variation indicative of one or more analytes, wherein the solvent is a deep eutectic solvents consisting of a mixture of ethylene glycol and choline chloride.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是使用便宜的一次性化学传感器探针的方法，其可以安装在小型无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）上，并用于分析现场（例如已知或怀疑含有爆炸性残留物，溢出物质或污染土壤的场所），而没有 需要一个人在现场进行地面作业。 该方法包括将土壤或表面与用溶剂润湿的滤纸接触，然后对滤纸进行光谱分析，从而检测指示一种或多种分析物的可能变化，其中溶剂是由混合物组成的深共晶溶剂 的乙二醇和氯化胆碱。

公开(公告)号：US20170073070A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15362118

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: Zhou Tian Xing

Inventor： Zhou Tian Xing

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D7/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60F3/0061 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D7/00

Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing unmanned device with artificial intelligence (AI) system and method for managing a crisis environment and controlling one or more targets through an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The device includes a camera unit and a first plurality of tranquilizer guns. The camera unit captures an image of one or more targets. The first communication unit integrated with the camera unit to receive the image of the target. The GPS unit configured with the first communication unit to track geographical location of the one or more targets, and further tracks the itinerary of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The crisis detection unit to analyze the crisis environment. The first plurality of tranquilizer guns to receive the analyzed data from the crisis detection unit and initiates an action in order to sedate one or more targets.

Abstract translation: 具有人造智能（AI）系统的水陆两用垂直起降无人装置，用于管理危机环境并通过无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）控制一个或多个目标的方法。 该装置包括相机单元和第一组多个安定枪。 相机单元捕获一个或多个目标的图像。 与照相机单元集成的第一通信单元以接收目标的图像。 GPS单元配置有第一通信单元以跟踪一个或多个目标的地理位置，并且进一步跟踪无人驾驶飞行器的行程。 危机检测单位分析危机环境。 第一批多个安定枪从危机检测单元接收分析数据，并启动一个动作以镇静一个或多个目标。

公开(公告)号：US09580165B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US15092219

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: Area-I Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Robert Alley ,  Joshua Lemming Steele ,  Jesse Owen Williams ,  Daniel Kuehme ,  Jonathan Caleb Phillips

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C3/40 ,  B64C1/36 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/02 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C5/16 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/24 ,  B64C13/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  Y02T50/14 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有可部署组件（UAVDC）的无人机。 UAVDC可以包括机身，至少一个机翼和至少一个控制面。 在一些实施例中，UAVDC还可以包括推进装置和/或模块化有效载荷。 UAVDC可以被配置成多个布置。 例如，在紧凑的布置中，UAVDC可以包括存放在机身上的至少一个翼片和装在机身上的至少一个控制表面。 在部署的布置中，UAVDC可以包括从机身部署的至少一个翼和从机身部署的至少一个控制表面。 在扩展的布置中，UAVDC可以包括至少一个可伸缩的翼，以增加展开布置的翼展。

公开(公告)号：US09561851B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14659282

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: RADEUS LABS, INC.

Inventor： Raymond Don Hayden, III

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/39 ,  B64C27/46

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C27/39 ,  B64C27/46 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vertical or short takeoff and landing. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises two or more counter driven rings with one or more airfoils attached. In one variant, there is an upper ring and a lower ring, each with multiple airfoils attached. In one variant, lift is generated largely via ambient air currents, allowing for long term on-station operation of the device.

Abstract translation: 垂直或短时起飞和着陆的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括两个或多个连接有一个或多个翼型件的反向驱动环。 在一个变型中，存在上环和下环，每个具有多个翼型件连接。 在一个变型中，电梯主要通过环境气流产生，从而允许设备的长期驻车操作。

公开(公告)号：US09555882B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14673488

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Minas H. Tanielian

IPC: B01D46/42 ,  B01D53/74 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B01D53/06 ,  B01D45/08 ,  B03C3/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/02 ,  B01D45/08 ,  B01D53/04 ,  B01D53/0407 ,  B01D53/06 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2257/106 ,  B01D2257/302 ,  B01D2257/404 ,  B01D2257/502 ,  B01D2259/4575 ,  B01D2279/40 ,  B03C3/00 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  B64C2201/12

Abstract: An air filter bank may include a housing configured to be coupled to an exterior of an air vehicle. The housing may have an air intake at a forward end and an air exit at an aft end and defining an air path therebetween. The air filter bank may further include at least one air filter positioned within the housing along the air path. The air filter may be configured to remove pollutants entrained in a volume of air entering the air intake and impinging on the filter surfaces prior to exiting the air exit.

Abstract translation: 空气过滤器组可以包括被配置为联接到空中交通工具的外部的壳体。 壳体可以在前端具有空气入口，并且在后端可以具有空气出口并且在它们之间限定空气路径。 空气过滤器组还可以包括沿着空气路径定位在壳体内的至少一个空气过滤器。 空气过滤器可以被配置为去除夹带在进入进气口的空气中的污染物并且在离开空气出口之前撞击在过滤器表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20170021923A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15042090

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Eugene Fisher ,  Jason Sidharthadev Mukherjee ,  William Arden Lott

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system including: a rearward facing tang extending from a rear fuselage portion of a VTOL UAV; one or more metallic contacts disposed on an exterior surface of the tang; a UAV pod including a landing surface; and an opening disposed in the landing surface to receive the tang.

Abstract translation: 垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）无人机（UAV）系统包括：从VTOL无人机的后部机身部分延伸的朝后的脚部; 设置在柄脚的外表面上的一个或多个金属触点; 包括着陆面的无人机荚; 以及设置在着陆表面中以接收柄脚的开口。

公开(公告)号：US20170016977A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14802517

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: Thales-Raytheon Systems Company LLC

Inventor： James W. Rakeman ,  David E. Stephens ,  Thomas W. Miller

IPC: G01S7/00 ,  H04B10/50 ,  G01S13/66 ,  G06K7/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S13/86

CPC classification number: G01S7/003 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S13/66 ,  G01S13/74 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S17/74 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  H04B10/502

Abstract: A system for providing remote target identification is provided that includes a radar system and an electro-optical detector. The radar system is configured to locate a remote target. The electro-optical detector is configured to detect an optical signal transmitted from the target when the target is located. The optical signal includes identifying data for the target.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供远程目标识别的系统，其包括雷达系统和电光检测器。 雷达系统配置为定位远程目标。 电光检测器被配置为当目标位于时检测从目标发送的光信号。 光信号包括用于目标的识别数据。

公开(公告)号：US20170016735A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14967673

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： MICHAEL S. GORDON ,  JAMES R. KOZLOSKI ,  PETER K. MALKIN ,  CLIFFORD A. PICKOVER

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  G01C21/3492 ,  G08G5/0034

Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for route planning and management with a drone. Aspects include receiving a destination for an individual and determining multiple routes between a position of the individual and the destination. Aspects further include deploying the drone to determine safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes and determining a preferred route from the multiple routes based on the safety and accessibility risks associated with the multiple routes.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括用无人机进行路线规划和管理的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 方面包括接收个人的目的地并确定个人的位置与目的地之间的多条路线。 方面还包括部署无人机以确定与多个路由相关联的安全性和可访问性风险，并且基于与多个路由相关联的安全性和可访问性风险来确定来自多个路由的优选路由。

公开(公告)号：US20160377424A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14747222

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gregory L. Clark

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G01M17/007

CPC classification number: G01B11/303 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01M17/007 ,  G01N21/9515 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2021/9518 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an automated guided vehicle that moves on a surface of a composite structure during operation of the apparatus to inspect the composite structure, a surface inspection sensor system associated with the automated guided vehicle, and an automated guided vehicle and surface inspection sensor system controller in communication with the automated guided vehicle and the surface inspection sensor system.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括在装置检查复合结构的操作期间在复合结构的表面上移动的自动导向车辆，与自动导向车辆相关联的表面检测传感器系统，以及自动引导车辆和表面检测传感器系统控制器 与自动引导车辆和表面检测传感器系统通信。

公开(公告)号：US20160340006A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15158518

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: Rujing Tang

Inventor： Rujing Tang

IPC: B63C9/01 ,  B63C9/26 ,  B63C9/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B63C9/01 ,  B63C2009/0023 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A drone equipped with a camera, a wireless communication module, an acoustic sensor, a GPS receiver, software and collapsible floatation device patrols above swimmers. The camera and acoustic sensor capture the video and audio of the swimmers. The information is either streamed to a command center or processed by the onboard software. With audio and video analysis capabilities, software is used to detect a swimmer in distress (SID). Alternatively the information is streamed to lifeguard or volunteers all over the world to spot SID. Another detection method is to let swimmer wear a wearable emergency notification device, which sends wireless signals comprising GPS location data. A SID presses a button to indicate rescue request and the drones fly over by GPS signal guidance. Solar power is used as the optional power source of the drones, which would allow the to sustain operation for a prolonged period of time. Once a SID is identified, the drone or drones fly over the SID and drops the collapsible floatation device.

Abstract translation: 无人机配有摄像机，无线通信模块，声传感器，GPS接收器，软件和可折叠漂浮装置巡视游泳者。 相机和声学传感器捕获游泳者的视频和音频。 该信息是流式传输到指挥中心，或由板载软件处理。 通过音视频分析功能，软件可用于检测遇险游泳者（SID）。 或者，将信息流传到世界各地的救生员或志愿者来发现SID。 另一种检测方法是让游泳者佩戴穿戴式紧急通知装置，发送包含GPS位置数据的无线信号。 A SID按下按钮来指示救援请求，并且无人机通过GPS信号指导飞行。 太阳能发电被用作无人机的可选动力源，这将允许长时间维持运行。 一旦识别到SID，无人机或无人驾驶飞行器将飞越SID并丢弃可折叠浮动装置。