公开(公告)号：US07712701B1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11351775

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Adam S. Ehrmantraut ,  Andrew M. Maust ,  Peter K. Johnson

Inventor： Adam S. Ehrmantraut ,  Andrew M. Maust ,  Peter K. Johnson

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C27/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle having counterrotating ducted rotors that are driven by electric motors. The vehicle has a low weight and a small profile. The unmanned aerial vehicle is suitable for a number of different tasks, including control, surveillance and reconnaissance, communication, and other tasks without exposing personnel to dangerous situations. The vehicle is particularly suited for entering buildings and other enclosed structures and spaces such as caves. The unmanned aerial vehicle can also be equipped for potential offensive actions.

Abstract translation: 具有由电动机驱动的反转管状转子的无人驾驶飞行器。 车辆重量轻，外形小巧。 无人驾驶飞行器适合多种不同的任务，包括控制，监视和侦察，通讯等任务，不会使人员处于危险状况。 车辆特别适用于进入建筑物和其他封闭结构和空间，如洞穴。 无人机也可配备潜在的进攻行动。

公开(公告)号：US20100096490A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12288307

申请日：2008-10-18

Applicant: Kevin Patrick Gordon

Inventor： Kevin Patrick Gordon

IPC: B64C27/04 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C1/08 ,  B64C37/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148

Abstract: The invention is an unmanned flying helicopter aircraft platform (“aircraft platform”) that can be powered by either interchangeable electric motors or by fuel powered internal combustion engines. The aircraft platform is surrounded by a lightweight exoskeleton cage that protects the rotor blades from coming into contact with external objects. The aircraft platform uses a weight located on the bottom side of the aircraft platform that can be remotely moved to adjust the center of gravity in order to navigate in any direction. The aircraft platform has a place on its bottom side where attachments can be added or removed which allows the aircraft platform to be used for multiple different purposes. The aircraft platform can be flown and operated either remotely using a hand held control unit or it can be flown and operated by an onboard pilot located in the human carrying attachment.

Abstract translation: 本发明是可由可互换电动机或燃料动力内燃机驱动的无人飞行直升机飞机平台（“飞机平台”）。 飞机平台由一个轻质的外骨架围拢，保护转子叶片与外部物体接触。 飞机平台使用位于飞机平台底部的重物，可以远程移动以调整重心，以便在任何方向上导航。 飞机平台在其底部有一个位置，可以添加或移除附件，从而允许飞机平台用于多种不同的目的。 飞机平台可以使用手持控制单元进行远程飞行和操作，也可以通过位于人体携带附件中的飞行员飞行员进行飞行和操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090299551A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12472982

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Wilfred So ,  Justin Eichel ,  Linda Vu ,  Peter Szabo

Inventor： Wilfred So ,  Justin Eichel ,  Linda Vu ,  Peter Szabo

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C37/02

CPC classification number: B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/22 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of aircraft to lift a common payload. The system comprises of multiple aircraft tethered to a common payload, where the group of said aircraft form a swarm that is controlled by a pilot station. Each said aircraft is autonomously stabilized and guided through a swarm avionics unit, which further comprises of sensor, communication, and processing hardware. At the said pilot station, a pilot remotely enters payload destinations, which is processed and communicated to each said aircraft. The method for controlling a multi-aircraft lifting system comprises of first inputting the desired location of the payload, and then determining a series of intermediary payload waypoints. Next, these payload waypoints are used by the swarm waypoint controller to generate individual waypoints for each aircraft; a flight controller for each aircraft moves the aircraft to these individual waypoints.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制多个飞机以提升公共有效载荷的系统和方法。 该系统包括连接到公共有效载荷的多个飞行器，其中所述飞机的组形成由飞行员站控制的群。 每个所述飞行器被自主地稳定并被引导通过群组航空电子单元，其进一步包括传感器，通信和处理硬件。 在所述试点站，飞行员远程进入有效载荷目的地，其被处理并传送到每个所述飞行器。 用于控制多机提升系统的方法包括：首先输入有效载荷的期望位置，然后确定一系列中间有效载荷航路点。 接下来，这些有效载荷航路点由群组航点控制器用于为每架飞机生成单独的航路点; 每架飞机的飞行控制器将飞机移动到这些单独的航路点。

公开(公告)号：US07624943B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US11388026

申请日：2006-03-22

Applicant: Dino A. Cerchie ,  Gregory E. Dockter ,  William Mark Hardesty

Inventor： Dino A. Cerchie ,  Gregory E. Dockter ,  William Mark Hardesty

IPC: B64C27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C13/22 ,  B64C13/46 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0044

Abstract: An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft for unmanned flight, the aircraft including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft, the apparatus comprising a first actuator and a second actuator each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, a first clutch and a second clutch each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to the pilot control, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches providing unmanned operation of the aircraft or disabled providing manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

Abstract translation: 一种用于转换用于无人驾驶的载人飞行器的装置，所述飞行器包括能够操纵以影响飞行器的操作的至少一个先导控制装置，所述装置包括第一致动器和第二致动器，每个致动器和第二致动器被配置为选择性地提供运动或抵抗运动 包括线性或旋转运动的第一方式，第一离合器和第二离合器，每个离合器和第二离合器都被配置为选择性地将相关联的致动器的运动耦合到先导控制器;以及车辆控制器，其能够被选择性地使能操作提供无人驾驶的先导控制致动器和离合器 飞机的运行或残疾人提供载人操作的飞机。 第一致动器具有描述第一允许移动量的第一范围，而第二致动器具有大于第一范围的第二范围。

公开(公告)号：US20090262002A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12406810

申请日：2009-03-18

Applicant: John F. Alexander ,  Matthew Mahin ,  Donald Oldham ,  Matthew Tyson ,  Gerry King

Inventor： John F. Alexander ,  Matthew Mahin ,  Donald Oldham ,  Matthew Tyson ,  Gerry King

IPC: H04L17/02 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/20 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H30/04 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention allow sensors positioned on or near a remotely controlled device to monitor the status and/or internal conditions of the device and transmit the status information through a data link to a receiver station, or control station, where the information can be provided to a user or operator via sensory stimulation signals. Such sensory stimulation signals can include auditory stimulation signals that can convey the information to the user while allowing the user to maintain visual attention on the remote device. A remote station can obtain information from sensors operably connected to the remote device. The sensor information can be transmitted as digital information from the remote station to a control station, or receiver station, where it is converted to sensory stimulation signals, such as sounds. Such sounds can include tones, alarms, speech, other audible sounds, or combinations thereof. An operator controlling the remote device can, upon receiving the sensory stimulation signals, provide input signals for controlling the remote device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例允许位于远程控制设备上或附近的传感器监视设备的状态和/或内部状况，并通过数据链路将状态信息发送到可以提供信息的接收站或控制站 通过感觉刺激信号给用户或操作者。 这种感觉刺激信号可以包括听觉刺激信号，其可以将信息传达给用户，同时允许用户在远程设备上保持视觉注意。 远程站可以从可操作地连接到远程设备的传感器获得信息。 传感器信息可以作为数字信息从远程站传输到控制站或接收站，在那里它被转换成诸如声音的感觉刺激信号。 这样的声音可以包括音调，警报，语音，其他可听见的声音或其组合。 控制远程设备的操作者可以在接收到感觉刺激信号时提供用于控制远程设备的输入信号。

公开(公告)号：US07581702B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11449927

申请日：2006-06-09

Applicant: Steven J. Olson ,  Matt Wheeler

Inventor： Steven J. Olson ,  Matt Wheeler

IPC: B64C13/24

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be accomplished by using a wireless device (e.g., cell phone) to send a control message to a receiver at the UAV via a wireless telecommunication network (e.g., an existing cellular network configured primarily for mobile telephone communication). In addition, the wireless device may be used to receive communications from a transmitter at the UAV, wherein the wireless device receives the communications from the transmitter via the wireless network. Examples of such communications include surveillance information and UAV monitoring information.

Abstract translation: 可以通过使用无线设备（例如，蜂窝电话）经由无线电信网络（例如，主要为移动电话配置的现有蜂窝网络）向UAV的接收机发送控制消息来控制无人机（UAV） 通讯）。 此外，无线设备可以用于从UAV的发射机接收通信，其中无线设备经由无线网络从发射机接收通信。 这种通信的示例包括监视信息和无人机监视信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090204276A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12029470

申请日：2008-02-12

Applicant: Katherine C. Stuckman ,  Michael D. Reynolds

Inventor： Katherine C. Stuckman ,  Michael D. Reynolds

IPC: B60W30/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  A63H27/004 ,  A63H27/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  A63H30/04 ,  A63H31/10 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C27/57 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0808

Abstract: A radio controlled (RC) aircraft includes a receiver that is coupled to receive an RF signal from a remote control device, the RF signal containing command data in accordance with a first coordinate system, wherein the first coordinate system is from a perspective of the remote control device. A motion sensing module generates motion data based on the motion of the RC aircraft. A processing module transforms the command data into control data in accordance with a second coordinate system, wherein the second coordinate system is from a perspective of the RC aircraft. A plurality of control devices control the motion of the RC aircraft based on the control data. In an embodiment, a remote control device commands the RC helicopter to substantially a hovering state when no force is applied to each of a plurality of spring-loaded interface devices.

Abstract translation: 无线电控制（RC）飞机包括被耦合以从远程控制设备接收RF信号的接收机，所述RF信号包含根据第一坐标系统的命令数据，其中所述第一坐标系是从所述远程 控制装置 运动感测模块根据RC飞机的运动生成运动数据。 处理模块根据第二坐标系将命令数据转换成控制数据，其中第二坐标系是从RC飞机的角度来看的。 多个控制装置基于控制数据控制RC飞机的运动。 在一个实施例中，当没有力施加到多个弹簧加载的接口装置中的每一个时，远程控制装置命令RC直升机基本上是悬停状态。

公开(公告)号：US20090045296A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12135055

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Dino A. Cerchie ,  Gregory E. Dockter ,  William Mark Hardesty

Inventor： Dino A. Cerchie ,  Gregory E. Dockter ,  William Mark Hardesty

IPC: B64C13/22 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C13/22 ,  B64C13/46 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0044

Abstract: An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to the pilot control, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

Abstract translation: 一种用于转换类型的载人飞机的装置，包括能够操纵以影响飞行器的无人驾驶操作的至少一个先导控制的装置包括第一和第二致动器，每个致动器被配置为以第一方式选择性地提供对运动的运动或阻力，包括 线性或旋转运动，第一和第二离合器，每个离合器被配置为选择性地将相关联的致动器的运动耦合到先导控制器，以及车辆控制器，其能够被选择性地启用以操作先导控制致动器和离合器，从而提供飞行器的无人操作 或被禁用，从而提供飞机的载人操作。 第一致动器具有描述第一允许移动量的第一范围，而第二致动器具有大于第一范围的第二范围。

公开(公告)号：US20070284474A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11449927

申请日：2006-06-09

Applicant: Steven J. Olson ,  Matt Wheeler

Inventor： Steven J. Olson ,  Matt Wheeler

IPC: B64C39/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be accomplished by using a wireless device (e.g., cell phone) to send a control message to a receiver at the UAV via a wireless telecommunication network (e.g., an existing cellular network configured primarily for mobile telephone communication). In addition, the wireless device may be used to receive communications from a transmitter at the UAV, wherein the wireless device receives the communications from the transmitter via the wireless network. Examples of such communications include surveillance information and UAV monitoring information.

Abstract translation: 可以通过使用无线设备（例如，蜂窝电话）经由无线电信网络（例如，主要为移动电话配置的现有蜂窝网络）向UAV的接收机发送控制消息来控制无人机（UAV） 通讯）。 此外，无线设备可以用于从UAV的发射机接收通信，其中无线设备经由无线网络从发射机接收通信。 这种通信的示例包括监视信息和无人机监视信息。

公开(公告)号：US07252265B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US10964764

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

Inventor： Piero Perlo ,  Bartolomeo Pairetti ,  Roberto Finizio ,  Cosimo Carvignese ,  Piermario Repetto ,  Denis Bollea ,  Davide Capello

IPC: B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  H04M1/21 ,  H04M1/72547

Abstract: An aircraft which is attachable to, for example, a cellular phone. The aircraft is provided with at least four rotors actuated with compressed fluid or by ring-shaped electric motors.

Abstract translation: 可附接到例如蜂窝电话的飞机。 该飞机设有至少四个由压缩流体或环形电动机驱动的转子。