公开(公告)号：US09616998B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14301681

申请日：2014-06-11

Applicant: Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.

Inventor： John Robert Oakley ,  David Scott Heath

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

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0858 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle/unmanned aircraft system including an airframe; a plurality of rotor assemblies respectively extending from a plurality of arms connected to said airframe, said rotor assemblies each having a rotor thereon with at least one rotor blade; a landing gear extending from said airframe; and a flight controller disposed on said airframe; wherein said flight controller receives instructions for unmanned aerial vehicle/unmanned aircraft system control.

公开(公告)号：US09606028B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14621733

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: NUtech Ventures

Inventor： Carrick Detweiller ,  John-Paul Ore ,  Baoliang Zhao ,  Sebastian Elbaum

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N1/14 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G01N1/02

CPC classification number: G01N1/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N2001/021 ,  G01S15/025 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/102 ,  Y02A90/36

Abstract: In one aspect, a vehicle includes an aerial propulsion system, an altitude sensor system, a water sampling system, and a control system. The water sampling system includes a water sampling extension configured to extend away from the vehicle, one or more water sample receptacles, and a water pump. The control system is configured to perform operations including: guiding, using the aerial propulsion system, the vehicle over a water source; causing, using sensor data from the altitude sensor system, the vehicle to descend towards the water source so that the water sampling extension contacts the water source; and causing, using the water sampling system, the water pump to pump water from the water source into the one or more water sample receptacles through the water sampling extension while the vehicle is in flight over the water source.

公开(公告)号：US09599992B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14746401

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: Nixie Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Christoph Kohstall

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/12 ,  A44C25/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  A44C25/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: Launch-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A computer-implemented method for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle in a representative embodiment includes detecting at least one parameter of a motion of the UAV as a user releases the UAV for flight. Based at least in part on the at least the one detected parameter, the method can further include establishing a flight path for the UAV, and directing the UAV to fly the flight path.

公开(公告)号：US09594381B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14864508

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: Kespry, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Parker Clark ,  Chang Young Kim

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/93

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An enhanced distance detection system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is described here. The distance detection system includes a distance detector, which may have a limited scope of distance detection, and a directional controller, which allows extending the dimension or scope of the distance detector as the vehicle travels and performs missions. The directional controller can change the detection direction of the distance detector with a motorized gimbal or functionally similar system, and the change in the detection direction can be integrated with the status of and other instructions executed by the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于自主或半自主车辆的增强距离检测系统。 距离检测系统包括距离检测器，其可以具有有限的距离检测范围，以及方向控制器，其允许当车辆行进并执行任务时延伸距离检测器的尺寸或范围。 方向控制器可以用电动万向节或功能相似的系统改变距离检测器的检测方向，并且检测方向的变化可以与车辆执行的状态和其他指令相结合。

公开(公告)号：US20170057628A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14835243

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: Pulse Aerospace LLC

Inventor： Lance Holly ,  William Donovan

IPC: B64C27/605 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C27/72 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024

Abstract: A ganged servo flight control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided. The flight control system may include a swashplate having first, second, and third connection portions; a first control assembly connected to the first connection portion of the swashplate; a second control assembly connected to the second connection portion of the swashplate; and a third control assembly connected to the third connection portion of the swashplate. The first control assembly may include two or more servo-actuators connected to operate in cooperation with each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于无人机的联动伺服飞行控制系统。 飞行控制系统可以包括具有第一，第二和第三连接部分的斜盘; 连接到斜盘的第一连接部分的第一控制组件; 连接到斜盘的第二连接部分的第二控制组件; 以及连接到斜盘的第三连接部分的第三控制组件。 第一控制组件可以包括被连接以彼此协作操作的两个或更多个伺服致动器。

公开(公告)号：US09573674B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US15197763

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Liam Stewart Cavanaugh Pingree

IPC: B64C15/02 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C11/28 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141

Abstract: Aerial vehicles may be equipped with collapsible lift propellers and thrust propellers. The collapsible lift propellers may include retractable tips that may pivot or rotate from a first orientation substantially co-aligned with a main body of the collapsible lift propellers during ordinary operations and a second orientation substantially transverse to the main body of the collapsible lift propellers when rotation of the collapsible lift propellers is stopped. The collapsible lift propellers may further include biasing elements, e.g., springs for biasing the retractable tips into the second orientation, and mechanical stops for inhibiting the pivoting or rotation of the retractable tips beyond the first orientation.

Abstract translation: 空中车辆可能配备有可折叠提升螺旋桨和推力螺旋桨。 可折叠提升螺旋桨可以包括可伸缩的尖端，其可以在正常操作期间从与可折叠提升螺旋桨的主体基本上共同对准的第一定向枢转或旋转，并且当旋转时基本上横向于可折叠提升螺旋桨的主体的第二取向 的可拆卸提升螺旋桨停止。 可折叠提升螺旋桨还可以包括偏置元件，例如用于将可缩回尖端偏压到第二方向的弹簧，以及用于阻止可伸缩尖端的枢转或旋转超过第一定位的机械止动件。

公开(公告)号：US20170043869A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14823038

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: INTELLITRAX, INC. ,  GEORGE TANG INDUSTRIAL CORP.

Inventor： RICHIE HOWARD ,  GEORGE TANG

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

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A protection element and a protection device for a camera drone are disclosed herein. The protection element is installed between a landing gear and a propeller of the camera drone and comprises a fixing bracket joined to a brace of the propeller and positioned between the landing gear and the propeller; a protection ring positioned around the exterior of the fixing bracket; and at least one buffer stick joined to the fixing bracket and the protection ring. The protection elements may also be installed on a camera drone having more than two propellers to function as a protection device for the camera drone. While an unpracticed user operates a camera drone, the present invention can protect the propellers of the camera drone flying in a narrow space from directly bumping into a foreign object preventing the camera drone from crashing.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于照相机无人机的保护元件和保护装置。 保护元件安装在摄像机无人机的起落架和螺旋桨之间，并且包括连接到螺旋桨的支架并定位在起落架和螺旋桨之间的固定支架; 保护环围绕固定支架的外部定位; 以及连接到固定支架和保护环的至少一个缓冲杆。 保护元件也可以安装在具有两个以上螺旋桨的照相机无人机上，用作照相机无人机的保护装置。 虽然无人驾驶的用户操作摄像机无人机，但是本发明可以保护在狭窄空间中飞行的照相机无人机的螺旋桨直接撞击到异物中，从而防止摄像机无人机撞击。

公开(公告)号：US09561852B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14987155

申请日：2016-01-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Brian S. Beaman ,  Eric V. Kline ,  Sarbajit K. Rakshit

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: Aspects include a system for transferring a payload between drones. The system includes a first drone having a first member and a first controller, the first member having a first coupling device on one end, the first member being configured to carry a payload, the first controller being configured to change a first altitude and orientation of the first drone. A second drone includes a second member and controller, the second member having a second coupling device on one end, the second member being configured to receive the payload, the second controller being configured to change a second altitude and orientation of the second drone. The controllers cooperate to change at least one of the first and second altitude, and the first and second orientation to operably engage the first coupling device to the second coupling device for transferring the payload from the first member to the second member.

Abstract translation: 方面包括用于在无人机之间传送有效载荷的系统。 该系统包括具有第一构件和第一控制器的第一无人机，第一构件在一端具有第一联接装置，第一构件被配置为承载有效载荷，第一控制器被配置为改变第一高度和方位 第一个无人机。 第二无人机包括第二构件和控制器，所述第二构件在一端具有第二联接装置，所述第二构件被配置为接收所述有效载荷，所述第二控制器被配置为改变所述第二无人机的第二高度和取向。 控制器协作以改变第一和第二高度中的至少一个，以及第一和第二取向以将第一联接装置可操作地接合到第二联接装置，以将有效载荷从第一构件传递到第二构件。

公开(公告)号：US09555883B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14751032

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amir Navot ,  Scott Raymond Harris ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G01C23/00

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于同步UAV的两个或更多个传感器的方法和装置。 在所描述的实现中，执行同步事件，使得可以由UAV的每个传感器收集同步事件的可识别信号。 同步事件可以由在大约相同的时间产生多个输出信号（例如，音频，视觉和物理）的同步事件分量来产生，使得不同的传感器可以各自收集并存储至少一个输出信号。 然后将收集的信号进行比较，并调整传感器以对齐信号。

公开(公告)号：US09544575B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US13610926

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Fumio Ohtomo ,  Hitoshi Otani ,  Masayuki Momiuchi ,  Kazuki Osaragi

Inventor： Fumio Ohtomo ,  Hitoshi Otani ,  Masayuki Momiuchi ,  Kazuki Osaragi

IPC: H04N13/02 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G01J3/28 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C11/06 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/296 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C11/025 ,  G06K9/00208 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/285 ,  G06T7/85 ,  H04N13/221 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H04N13/257

Abstract: An image acquiring device comprises a first camera 14 for acquiring video images, consisting of frame images continuous in time series, a second camera 15 being in a known relation with the first camera and used for acquiring two or more optical spectral images of an object to be measured, and an image pickup control device 21, and in the image acquiring device, the image pickup control device is configured to extract two or more feature points from one of the frame images, to sequentially specify the feature points in the frame images continuous in time series, to perform image matching between the frame images regarding the frame images corresponding to the two or more optical spectral images based on the feature points, and to synthesize the two or more optical spectral images according to the condition obtained by the image matching.

Abstract translation: 图像获取装置包括用于获取视频图像的第一照相机14，其由以时间序列连续的帧图像组成，第二照相机15与第一照相机呈已知关系，并用于获取物体的两个或更多个光谱图像 以及图像拾取控制装置21，并且在图像获取装置中，图像拾取控制装置被配置为从一个帧图像提取两个或更多个特征点，以顺序地指定帧图像中的特征点连续 在时间序列中，基于特征点执行与两个或更多个光谱图像相对应的帧图像的帧图像之间的图像匹配，并且根据通过图像匹配获得的条件来合成两个或更多个光谱图像 。