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：US20160216710A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15088551

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD

Inventor： Xiao Hu ,  Ang Liu ,  Guyue Zhou ,  Xuyang Pan

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle within an environment are provided. In one aspect, a system comprises one or more sensors carried on the unmanned aerial vehicle and configured to receive sensor data of the environment and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be individually or collectively configured to: determine, based on the sensor data, an environmental complexity factor representative of an obstacle density for the environment; determine, based on the environmental complexity factor, one or more operating rules for the unmanned aerial vehicle; receive a signal indicating a desired movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to move in accordance with the signal while complying with the one or more operating rules.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在环境中控制无人机的系统和方法。 在一个方面，系统包括携带在无人驾驶飞行器上的一个或多个传感器，并被配置为接收环境的传感器数据和一个或多个处理器。 一个或多个处理器可以单独地或共同地配置为：基于传感器数据确定代表环境的障碍物密度的环境复杂度因子; 根据环境复杂性因素确定无人机的一个或多个操作规则; 接收指示无人机的所需运动的信号; 并在符合一个或多个操作规则的情况下根据信号使无人驾驶飞行器移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160202699A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14996804

申请日：2016-01-15

Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Knapp ,  David Tasker ,  Gary Lee Viviani

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/18 ,  G06Q50/26 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology is directed generally to unmanned vehicle systems and methods configured to satisfy a first set of export control regulations, such as those within the jurisdiction of one government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of Commerce) without falling within the purview of a second set of export control regulations, such as export control regulations within the jurisdiction of another government entity or international body (e.g., the U.S. Department of State). Through limited range of operation, limited payload types, limited capabilities, and tamper-proof or tamper-resistant features, embodiments of the unmanned vehicle system are designed to fall within the purview and under control of one agency and not within the purview and under control of another agency.

Abstract translation: 目前公开的技术通常涉及无人驾驶车辆系统和方法，其被配置为满足第一组出口管制规定，例如在一个政府实体或国际机构（例如，美国商务部）的管辖范围内的那些，而不属于 第二套出口管制条例的规定，如另一政府实体或国际机构（如美国国务院）管辖范围内的出口管制条例。 通过有限的操作范围，有限的有效载荷类型，有限的能力以及防篡改或防篡改特征，无人驾驶车辆系统的实施例被设计成属于一个机构的权限范围内并且在一个机构的控制下，而不在该权限范围内 的另一个机构。

公开(公告)号：US20160196755A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14315952

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Daniel Buchmueller ,  Gur Kimchi ,  Fabian Hensel ,  Scott A. Green ,  Brandon William Porter ,  Severan Sylvain Jean-Michel Rault

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0086 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01S2007/4975 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and method for operating an automated aerial vehicle wherein influences of a ground effect may be utilized for sensing the ground or other surfaces. In various implementations, an operating parameter of the automated aerial vehicle may be monitored to determine when a ground effect is influencing the parameter, which correspondingly indicates a proximity to a surface (e.g., the ground). In various implementations, the ground effect based sensing techniques may be utilized for determining a proximity to the ground, as a backup for a primary sensor system, for determining if a landing location is uneven, etc.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于操作自动航空器的系统和方法，其中地面效应的影响可以用于感测地面或其它表面。 在各种实施方案中，可以监测自动航空器的操作参数，以确定地面效应何时影响参数，其相应地指示与表面（例如地面）的接近。 在各种实施方案中，基于地面效应的感测技术可以用于确定接近地面，作为主传感器系统的备用，用于确定着陆位置是否不均匀等。

公开(公告)号：US20160179096A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15053592

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: Lily Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Henry W. Bradlow ,  Antoine Balaresque

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0661 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) copter for consumer photography or videography can be launched by a user throwing the UAV copter into mid-air. The UAV copter can detect that the UAV copter has been thrown upward while propeller drivers of the UAV copter are inert. In response to detecting that the UAV copter has been thrown upward, the UAV copter can compute power adjustments for propeller drivers of the UAV copter to have the UAV copter reach a predetermined elevation above an operator device. The UAV copter can then supply power to the propeller drivers in accordance with the computed power adjustments.

Abstract translation: 用于消费者摄影或摄像的无人机（UAV）直升机可由用户将无人机直升机投入空中。 无人机直升机可以检测到UAV直升机的螺旋桨驱动器是惰性的，无人机直升机已经向上倾斜。 无人机直升机响应于检测到无人机直升机被向上倾斜，可以计算无人机直升机的螺旋桨驱动器的功率调整，使无人机直升机达到操作员设备上方的预定高度。 无人机直升机然后可以根据计算的功率调整向螺旋桨驱动器供电。

公开(公告)号：US09371133B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14536446

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: Wesley Mays

Inventor： Wesley Mays

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/107 ,  B60R2300/406 ,  B60R2300/50 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Embodiments relate to using a UAV for assisting drivers of large wheeled vehicles when backing up in reverse and for conducting pre-trip inspections of the wheeled vehicle prior to driving. The UAV can be a multirotor copter using simultaneous localization and mapping technology to maneuver autonomously. Alternatively, the driver of the wheeled vehicle may use remote control to maneuver the UAV.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及使用无人机来辅助大型轮式车辆的驾驶员反向倒车，并且在驾驶之前执行轮式车辆的前行检查。 无人机可以是使用同时定位和映射技术自主操纵的多转机直升机。 或者，轮式车辆的驾驶员可以使用遥控器来操纵无人机。

公开(公告)号：US20160163203A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15011041

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Mingyu Wang ,  Tao Wang ,  Jianyu Song

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

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：US20160140852A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US15004411

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Joseph Moster ,  Donald Curry Weigel ,  James Ogden

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0039 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07C5/004 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W48/02

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle authorization and geofence envelope determination. One of the methods includes determining, by an electronic system in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), an estimated fuel remaining in the UAV. An estimated fuel consumption of the UAV is determined. Estimated information associated with wind affecting the UAV is determined using information obtained from sensors included in the UAV. Estimated flights times remaining for a current path, and one or more alternative flight paths, are determined using the determined estimated fuel remaining, determined estimated fuel consumption, determined information associated wind, and information describing each flight path. In response to the electronic system determining that the estimated fuel remaining, after completion of the current flight path, would be below a first threshold, an alternative flight path is selected.

公开(公告)号：US20160130015A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14678761

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: PARROT

Inventor： Christine Caubel ,  Flavien Morra

IPC: B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D47/00 ,  A63F2250/38 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: The drone body (10) comprises a frame (12), integral with arms (14) for connection to propulsion units (16), an electronic board (24) carrying components as well as accelerometer, inertial and altimeter sensors, a support for this board, and an elastic interface (26) between the frame and the board support, to filter and absorb the mechanical vibrations. The board support is a panel (22) made of an electrically conductive metal material. The panel carries on a back side thermally conductive areas at places located opposite heat-sink electronic components mounted on the board on the back side. The panel is moreover electrically connected to a ground potential of the electronic board, so as to form an electromagnetic shielding screen. It is further mechanically connected to the frame with uncoupling by the elastic interface (26) interposed between the panel and the frame.

Abstract translation: 无人机体（10）包括与用于连接到推进单元（16）的臂（14）成一体的框架（12），承载组件以及加速度计，惯性和高度计传感器的电子板（24） 以及框架和板支撑件之间的弹性接口（26），以过滤和吸收机械振动。 板支撑件是由导电金属材料制成的面板（22）。 该面板在安装在背面板上的散热电子部件相对的位置处承载背面导热区域。 此外，面板电连接到电子板的接地电位，以形成电磁屏蔽屏。 通过插入在面板和框架之间的弹性界面（26），它进一步机械地连接到框架上，并通过非耦合。

公开(公告)号：US09321531B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14325994

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Leila Takayama ,  Matthew Ball ,  Joanna Cohen ,  Roger William Graves ,  Mathias Samuel Fleck ,  Andrew Lambert ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Paul Richard Komarek ,  Trevor Shannon

IPC: B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D47/06

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes a retractable payload delivery system. The payload delivery system can lower a payload to the ground using an assembly that secures the payload during descent and releases the payload upon reaching the ground. The assembly can also include a bystander communication module for generating cues for bystander perception. While the assembly securing the payload is being lowered from the UAV, the bystander communication module can generate an avoidance cue indicating that bystanders should avoid interference with the assembly. The assembly also includes sensors that generate data used, at least in part, to determine when the descending assembly is at or near the ground, at which point the assembly releases the payload. The bystander communication module can then cease the avoidance cue and the UAV can retract the assembly.