公开(公告)号：US07097137B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10754251

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将无人机（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。

公开(公告)号：US07059931B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10855275

申请日：2004-05-26

Applicant: Michael A. Dammar

Inventor： Michael A. Dammar

IPC: A63H27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22

Abstract: A rotary aircraft (rotorcraft) in which the entire aircraft rotates about its center of mass as it flies, and in which the center of mass is located external to the aircraft in the generally triangular region formed by the aircraft's single wing and two propellers. As the aircraft flies, the two propellers provide torque about the center of mass and rotate the wing, which provides lift for the aircraft. The aircraft is controllable via a stationary radio transmitter that sends commands for pitch, roll, yaw and altitude. A receiver in the aircraft uses the transmitted signal to establish the aircraft's instantaneous orientation in combination with the sent commands to generate control signals that drive the propeller motors that affect the aircraft's attitude. Pitch and roll are controlled by pulse width modulation of the propeller motor voltages in order to affect the thrust at specific portions of the aircraft's rotation cycle.

公开(公告)号：US20060102798A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11030379

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

Inventor： Beverly Cox ,  Hampton Dews ,  Nicholas Nyroth

IPC: B64C39/12 ,  B64C13/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/14 ,  B64C13/20 ,  B64C39/08 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/185

Abstract: The present invention provides an unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle having a fuselage, a forward wing pair and a rearward wing pair vertically separated by a gap and staggered fore and aft therebetween such that a general biplane configuration is formed. The present invention provides a pair of wing tip plates for joining the wing tips of the forward and rearward wings. The unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle of the present invention includes a power plant to propel the vehicle through the air and a generally T-shaped tail having a vertical stabilizer including a rudder and a full span elevator.

公开(公告)号：US07044422B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10390222

申请日：2003-03-17

Applicant: Nicolae Bostan

Inventor： Nicolae Bostan

IPC: B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C17/06 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle comprises a fuselage that defines aerodynamic flight surfaces, an engine mounted to the fuselage having an engine shaft arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis with respect to the fuselage, and a propeller mounted to the engine shaft so as to rotate to thereby provide thrust. The aircraft also comprises a gyroscopic stabilization member coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the engine shaft results in rotation of the gyroscopic member. Thus, there is more stability during the entire flight envelope. In one embodiment, the gyroscopic stabilization member is comprised of a ring that is attached to the outer ends of the blades of the propeller and the ring is also selected so as to have a mass that will result in the gyroscopic stabilization member having a sufficient angular momentum so as to gyroscopically stabilize the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 无人驾驶飞行器包括限定空气动力学飞行表面的机身，安装到机身上的发动机，其具有被布置为围绕相对于机身的纵向轴线旋转的发动机轴，以及安装到发动机轴上以便旋转的螺旋桨 提供推力。 飞机还包括联接到轴的陀螺稳定构件，使得发动机轴的旋转导致陀螺仪构件的旋转。 因此，在整个飞行包络中有更多的稳定性。 在一个实施例中，陀螺稳定构件包括附接到螺旋桨的叶片的外端的环，并且环也被选择为具有将导致陀螺稳定构件具有足够角度的质量 动力，以便陀螺仪稳定飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20060074557A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11011001

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: Anthony Mulligan ,  Christopher Troudt ,  Jason Michael Douglas

Inventor： Anthony Mulligan ,  Christopher Troudt ,  Jason Michael Douglas

IPC: G01C21/26

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses provide surveillance of a convoy. At least one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) obtains images around the convoy's position to provide information about potential hostile activity while the UAV follows a generally curvilinear path around the convoy as instructed by one of the convoy vehicles. Path planner algorithm software is executed by the controlling convoy vehicle in which position and velocity information regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and the convoy are processed to determine values of control variables. The determined values are sent to the unmanned aerial vehicle over a wireless communications channel. The path of the surveillance vehicle may be changed in order to provide evasive measures to avoid an attack on the surveillance vehicle by an adversary.

Abstract translation: 方法和设备对车队进行监视。 至少一架无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）获取围绕车队位置的图像，以提供关于潜在敌对行为的信息，而无人机按照车队车辆指示的方式沿着车队周围的大致曲线路径。 路径规划器算法软件由控制车队车辆执行，其中处理关于无人机和车队的位置和速度信息以确定控制变量的值。 所确定的值通过无线通信信道发送到无人驾驶飞行器。 监视车辆的路径可能会改变，以便提供回避措施，以避免对手对监控车辆的攻击。

公开(公告)号：US20060032971A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11042666

申请日：2005-01-24

Applicant: G. Baldwin

Inventor： G. Baldwin

IPC: B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: A disclosed flying craft includes a suspension structure having a first end and a second end, a lift unit, and a payload unit. The lift unit includes a nacelle and a tailboom, and pivotally couples to the first end of the suspension structure, and a payload unit couples to the structure's second end. Thus the tailboom can pivotally couple with respect to the payload unit, which advantageously permits the tailboom to assume an orientation desirable for a particular mode of flight. During vertical flight or hover, the tailboom can hang from the lift unit in an orientation that is substantially parallel to the suspension structure and that minimizes resistance to downwash from the lift unit. During horizontal flight, the tailboom can be orthogonal to the suspension structure, extending rearward in an orientation where it can develop pitching and yawing moments to control and stabilize horizontal flight. Advantageous variations and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开的飞行技术包括具有第一端和第二端的悬挂结构，升降单元和有效载荷单元。 提升单元包括机舱和尾巴，并且枢转地联接到悬架结构的第一端，并且有效载荷单元耦合到结构的第二端。 因此，尾巴可以相对于有效载荷单元枢转地联接，这有利地允许尾巴呈现对于特定飞行方式所需的取向。 在垂直飞行或悬停期间，尾巴可以以与悬挂结构基本平行的方向从提升单元悬挂，并且使得抵抗来自提升单元的降洗的阻力最小化。 在水平飞行期间，尾翼可以与悬架结构正交，向后延伸，在该方向上可以产生俯仰和偏转力矩以控制和稳定水平飞行。 还公开了有利的变型和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050178895A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10808725

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes a launch carriage that moves along a launch guide. The carriage can accelerate when portions of the carriage and/or the launch guide move relative to each other. A gripper carried by the launch carriage can have at least one grip portion in contact with the aircraft while the launch carriage accelerates along the launch axis. The at least one grip portion can move out of contact with the aircraft as the launch carriage decelerates, releasing the aircraft for takeoff. A brake can arrest the motion of the gripper after launch.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括沿发射导向装置移动的发射台的装置发射。 当滑架和/或发射引导件的部分相对于彼此移动时，托架可以加速。 由发射托架携带的夹具可以具有至少一个与飞行器接触的抓握部分，同时发射托架沿着发射轴加速。 当发射架减速时，至少一个把手部分可以与飞行器脱离接触，释放飞机起飞。 制动器可以在发射后阻止夹具的运动。

公开(公告)号：US06874729B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US10031925

申请日：2000-07-24

Applicant: William R. McDonnell

Inventor： William R. McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

公开(公告)号：US20050029400A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10600400

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Richard Ouellette ,  Aaron Kutzmann

Inventor： Richard Ouellette ,  Aaron Kutzmann

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D7/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/00 ,  B64C29/0058 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64D7/00

Abstract: A modular component set is configurable to form a plurality of flight capable platforms. A plurality of end pieces each has contiguously connected curved outer portions each longitudinally expanding from a tip to terminate at a blunt attachment face. Body members have opposed ends to receive the end piece blunt attachment face, and a rectangular shaped mid-portion having opposed walls. A plurality of task specific panels are each releasably connectable to one of the opposed walls. At least one of the body members with the end pieces joined at the opposed ends, and at least one of the task specific panels connected to one of the opposed walls form a minimum component set for each of the flight capable platforms.

Abstract translation: 模块化组件组可配置成形成多个具有飞行能力的平台。 多个端片各自具有连续地连接的弯曲外部部分，每个端部从尖端纵向扩展以终止于钝的附接面。 主体部件具有相对的端部以接收端部钝器附接面，以及具有相对壁的矩形中间部分。 多个任务专用面板各自可拆卸地连接到相对的壁之一。 至少一个具有端部件的主体部件在相对的端部连接，并且连接到相对的一个壁之一的任务专用面板中的至少一个为每个具有飞行能力的平台形成最小的部件组。

公开(公告)号：US20050017129A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10754251

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: William McDonnell

Inventor： William McDonnell

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/10

Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).

Abstract translation: 一种发射和检索无人机（无人机）的方法（10）。 优选的发射方法是将UAV（10）运送到高度，使用类似于用来搭载高层游客的伞（8）。 无人机被丢弃，并在潜水中获得足够的空速，执行上升到等级控制飞行。 回收的首选方法是使UAV飞入并锁定在悬挂拖线（4）上或悬挂在拖绳上的电缆，然后被绞盘回到船（2）。