公开(公告)号：US20150321758A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14121422

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: Peter Christopher Sarna, II

Inventor： Peter Christopher Sarna, II

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  G05D1/0011

Abstract: A system of software and hardware components is disclosed comprising a system designed to deploy, manage, and control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The integrated UAVs can be deployed from vehicles, buildings, and other types of fixed locations. The present disclosure enables users to deploy UAVs to perform pre-defined flight maneuvers and fly to pre-designated locations. The present disclosure also and affords the ability for users to maintain the UAVs flight control locally or transfer control of a deployed UAV to remotely located system operators.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种软件和硬件组件的系统，其包括被设计为部署，管理和控制无人机（UAV）的系统。 集成无人机可以从车辆，建筑物和其他类型的固定位置部署。 本公开使得用户能够部署无人机来执行预定义的飞行操纵并飞到预先指定的位置。 本公开还提供了用户能够本地维护UAV飞行控制的能力或者将部署的UAV的控制转移到位于远程的系统操作者的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20150254988A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14262563

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Mingyu Wang ,  Tao Wang ,  Jianyu Song

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  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：US20150251756A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14457084

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: Victor Perez Villar ,  Enrique Casado ,  Ivan Maza ,  Fernando Caballero

Inventor： Victor Perez Villar ,  Enrique Casado ,  Ivan Maza ,  Fernando Caballero

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: A system and method is provided for commanding a payload of an aircraft. A plurality of flight segments, which comprise trajectory information of the aircraft, are received. A plurality of payload commands are generated using statements of payload intents. Each one of the payload commands are synchronized with at least one of the plurality of flight segments. The system and method express the operations to be performed by the payload onboard in order to achieve the established mission goals of the aircraft.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于命令飞机的有效载荷的系统和方法。 包括飞行器的轨迹信息的多个飞行段被接收。 使用有效负载意图的语句生成多个有效载荷命令。 有效载荷命令中的每一个与多个飞行段中的至少一个同步。 系统和方法表达了由船上有效载荷执行的操作，以实现飞机的既定任务目标。

公开(公告)号：US20150160658A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14310307

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD. ,  TORQUING GROUP LTD.

Inventor： Ivan Reedman ,  Barry Davies

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

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  B64C2230/02 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S15/8913 ,  G01S15/8929 ,  G01S15/8993 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  Y10S367/909

Abstract: A micro unmanned aerial vehicle or drone (“UAV”) 10 is remotely controlled through an HMI, although this remote control is supplemented by and selectively suppressed by an on-board controller. The controller operates to control the generation of a sonar bubble that generally encapsulates the UAV. The sonar bubble, which may be ultrasonic in nature, is produced by a multiplicity of sonar lobes generated by specific sonar emitters associated with each axis of movement for the UAV. The emitters produce individual and beamformed sonar lobes that partially overlap to provide stereo or bioptic data in the form of individual echo responses detected by axis-specific sonar detectors. In this way, the on-board controller is able to interpret and then generate 3-D spatial imaging of the physical environment in which the UAV is currently moving or positioned. The controller is therefore able to plot relative and absolute movement of the UAV through the 3-D space by recording measurements from on-board gyroscopes, magnetometers and accelerometers. Data from the sonar bubble can therefore both proactively prevent collisions with objects by imposing a corrective instruction to rotors and other flight control system and can also assess and compensate for sensor drift.

公开(公告)号：US20150142223A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14086370

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: AAI Corporation

Inventor： James M. Barbour

IPC: B64C13/16 ,  B64D45/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/16 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0055

Abstract: A technique is directed to operating a UAV. The technique involves launching (or guiding) the UAV into flight. The technique further involves performing a series of aileron (or other control surface) deflection evaluations while the UAV is in flight. The technique further involves performing a UAV remedial operation in response to the series of aileron deflection evaluations indicating abnormal aileron behavior, e.g., the UAV can send a warning message to a ground control station (GCS), land the UAV at a target location, deploy a chute, and so on. Such operation enables detection of an unexpected change in the UAV's center of gravity, e.g., due to a blocked fuel bladder connection, icing on one side of the UAV, mechanical failure of an aileron, etc.

Abstract translation: 一种技术是针对操作无人机。 该技术涉及到（或引导）无人机飞行。 该技术还涉及在UAV飞行中执行一系列副翼（或其他控制面）偏转评估。 该技术进一步涉及响应于指示异常副翼行为的一系列副翼偏转评估来执行UAV补救操作，例如，UAV可以向地面控制站（GCS）发送警告消息，将UAV落在目标位置，部署 一个滑槽等等。 这样的操作能够检测UAV的重心中的意想不到的变化，例如由于燃料气囊连接阻塞，UAV的一侧结冰，副翼的机械故障等。

公开(公告)号：US20150112516A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14574329

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Ezekiel Kruglick

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T2210/21 ,  G06T2210/61

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for controlling a flight path of a UAV based image capture system for solid modeling. Upon determining an initial movement path based on an estimate of a structure to be modeled, images of the structure to be modeled may be captured and surface hypotheses formed for unobserved surfaces based on the captured images. A normal vector and a viewing cone may be computed for each hypothesized surface. A set of desired locations may be determined based on the viewing cones for the entire structure to be modeled and a least impact path for the UAV determined based on the desired locations and desired flight parameters.

Abstract translation: 通常描述了用于控制用于实体建模的基于UAV的图像捕获系统的飞行路径的技术。 在基于要建模的结构的估计确定初始移动路径时，可以捕获要建模的结构的图像，并且基于捕获的图像为未观察的表面形成表面假设。 可以为每个假设的表面计算法向量和视锥。 可以基于待建模的整个结构的观察圆锥和基于所需位置和期望的飞行参数确定的UAV的最小冲击路径来确定一组期望的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140379173A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14278242

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: Insitu, Inc.

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

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06Q50/26 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  B64C19/00

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：US20140263851A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13831058

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine ,  Derek L. Hine

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: B63B35/50 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/221 ,  Y02T70/59

Abstract: Equipment and methods which combine the use of wave powered vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). A UAV can be launched from a wave-powered vehicle, observe another vessel and report the results of its observation to the wave-powered vehicle and the waves-powered vehicle can report the results of the observation to a remote location. The UAV can land on water and can then be recovered by the wave-powered vehicle.

Abstract translation: 结合使用波动车辆和无人机（无人机或无人机）的设备和方法。 无人机可以从波浪式车辆发射，观察另一艘船，并将其观测结果报告给波动车辆，波浪式车辆可以将观测结果报告给远程位置。 无人机可以登陆水面，然后可以由波浪式车辆回收。

公开(公告)号：US20140249694A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14126613

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Geoffrey Paul Cathcart ,  Terran Ambrose Barber ,  David Richard Worth

Inventor： Geoffrey Paul Cathcart ,  Terran Ambrose Barber ,  David Richard Worth

IPC: B64D31/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D31/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D31/06

Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle having a flight control system (110) comprising: a flight controller (300) for implementing a flight control strategy; and an engine control unit (117) interfaced with said flight controller (300) for controlling engine (115) operation. An engine speed target is set for said flight control system in response to one or more signals communicated by said flight controller (300) to the engine control unit (117) which controls operation of engine (115) to achieve the engine speed target.

Abstract translation: 一种控制具有飞行控制系统（110）的无人驾驶飞行器的操作的方法，包括：飞行控制器（300），用于实现飞行控制策略; 以及与所述飞行控制器（300）接口的用于控制发动机（115）操作的发动机控制单元（117）。 响应于由所述飞行控制器（300）传送到控制发动机（115）的操作以实现发动机转速目标的发动机控制单元（117）的一个或多个信号，为所述飞行控制系统设置发动机转速目标。

公开(公告)号：US20140166816A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13731363

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: Elwha LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware

Inventor： Royce A. Levien ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo ,  Lowell L. Wood

IPC: B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for automated hazard handling routine engagement. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV), may: (i) detect at least one motivation to engage at least one automated hazard handling routine of the UFV; or (ii) engage at least one automated hazard handling routine of a UFV based at least partially on at least one motivation. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于自动化危险处理常规接合的示例实施例。 对于某些示例性实施例，至少一个机器，例如空载飞行器（UFV），可以：（i）检测至少一个动机来接合UFV的至少一个自动危险处理程序; 或（ii）至少部分地基于至少一种动机参与至少一个UFV的自动化危险处理程序。 然而，所要求保护的主题不限于任何特定的描述的实施例，实施方式，示例等。