公开(公告)号：US20170010611A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15266877

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Ye Tao ,  Zihan Chen ,  Zhiyuan Zhang ,  Weifeng Liu ,  Chaobin Chen

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06F3/14 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G09B9/08 ,  G09B9/12 ,  G09B9/48 ,  G09B19/165 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for training a user to control a gimbal in an environment. The systems and methods provide a simulation environment to control a gimbal in a virtual environment. The virtual environment closely resembles a real control environment. A controller may be used to transmit simulation commands and receive simulated data for visual display.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，设备和方法来训练用户以控制环境中的万向节。 系统和方法提供了一个模拟环境来控制虚拟环境中的万向节。 虚拟环境非常类似于真实的控制环境。 可以使用控制器来传输模拟命令并接收用于视觉显示的模拟数据。

公开(公告)号：US20170001724A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15198946

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

Inventor： William M. YATES

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C5/04 ,  B64C1/26 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64D9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/04 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV can be equipped with a movable wing system. The UAV can include a removable storage box. The UAV can be equipped with a drogue parachute for deploying the wings upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously. The UAV can include canard wings. The canard wings and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expandable UAV. The UAV's wings can be configured to automatically separate from the UAV during the landing sequence.

Abstract translation: 一个沉重的有效载荷，自主的无人机能够以更高的精度和更低的成本通过空投进行供应。 无人机可配备可动翼系统。 无人机可以包括一个可移动存储盒。 无人机可以装备一个锥形降落伞，用于部署从母舰的无人机的飞行中的翅膀。 无人机可以远程控制，也可以自主操作。 无人机可以包括鸭翼。 鸭翼和活动翼可以包括副翼来实现无人机的飞行控制。 无人机可以重复使用，也可以是可扩展无人机。 UAV的机翼可以配置为在着陆顺序期间自动与UAV分离。

公开(公告)号：US09517838B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14872885

申请日：2015-10-01

Applicant: John V. Howard

Inventor： John V. Howard

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/02 ,  B64C27/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/12 ,  B64C1/0009 ,  B64C25/02 ,  B64C25/04 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  Y02T50/12

Abstract: A helicopter has a lift module having a propulsion system and at least one rotor driven in rotation by the propulsion system. A payload support system is adapted to couple an external payload directly to the lift module. The helicopter is devoid of provisions for human passengers.

Abstract translation: 直升机具有升降机模块，其具有推进系统和至少一个由推进系统驱动旋转的转子。 有效载荷支持系统适于将外部有效负载直接耦合到电梯模块。 直升机没有为人员提供配备。

公开(公告)号：US20160355258A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14732989

申请日：2015-06-08

Applicant: Vadient Optics, LLC.

Inventor： George Williams ,  David Barsic

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B05B15/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B9/04 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B05B15/62 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/18

Abstract: An aerial fluid delivery system comprises a dispenser, a loiter-line, and an aircraft. The dispenser capable of releasing controlled amounts of a fluid. The loiter-line connected to the dispenser and connected to an aircraft, wherein the aircraft can maneuver the dispenser via the loiter-line such that the dispenser is positioned for accurate fluid delivery to a target. The dispenser fluid can be an aerosol, a dispersion, optical taggants, or powder based.

Abstract translation: 空中流体输送系统包括分配器，溜冰线和飞行器。 该分配器能够释放受控量的流体。 连接到分配器并连接到飞行器的怠速器线，其中飞行器可以经由溜冰线操纵分配器，使得分配器被定位成用于准确地向目标物质输送液体。 分配器流体可以是气溶胶，分散体，光学标签或粉末基。

公开(公告)号：US20160350702A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15233465

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Avaya Inc.

Inventor： Valentine C. Matula ,  David Skiba ,  George Erhart

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  H04W4/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04H20/53 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  H04H20/53 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L61/6022 ,  H04L61/6081 ,  H04W4/043 ,  H04W4/30

Abstract: The delivery of goods to a customer comprises a substantial portion of human activity. To correct address errors and/or to more precisely locate delivery locations, systems are provided to assist human, human operated vehicle, or autonomous vehicles to locate a delivery point. Often the location of a delivery point is inaccurate or imprecise. GPS and other coordinate systems often fail or are imprecise without an unobstructed view of the sky. Even with coordinates available, the delivery point may be different from the coordinates or, more commonly, coordinates that are different from some standard point within a postal address associated with the coordinates. Providing a delivery system that utilizes a broadcasted identifier, such as an identifier associated with the order of the item, the delivery of the item may be made proximate to the source of the broadcasted identifier or further refined using the broadcasted identifier as a reference.

Abstract translation: 向客户交付货物包括人类活动的很大一部分。 为了校正地址错误和/或更精确地定位传送位置，提供系统以帮助人类，人造车辆或自主车辆定位传送点。 通常，交货点的位置不准确或不准确。 GPS和其他坐标系统经常会失败或不精确，而无需无阻碍地观察天空。 即使有可用的坐标，传送点也可能不同于与坐标相关联的邮政地址内的某些标准点的坐标或更常见的坐标。 提供利用广播的标识符（诸如与项目的顺序相关联的标识符）的传送系统，可以使广播的标识符的源接近于广播的标识符的源，或者使用广播的标识符作为参考进一步细化。

公开(公告)号：US09428272B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14517866

申请日：2014-10-19

Applicant: Michael Beaugavin Markov

Inventor： Michael Beaugavin Markov

IPC: B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B07B1/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/16 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01M9/0053 ,  B07B1/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/18 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: A remotely-piloted aircraft for distributing a payload to a target area is provided. The aircraft includes an enclosure, which includes a top lid covering the top, an internal compartment to store the payload, a bottom surface, and a distribution apparatus to allow the payload to pass through the bottom surface. The aircraft also includes a circuit to control the distribution apparatus, a wireless receiver, to receive commands to activate and inactivate the distribution apparatus, and one or more power sources coupled to the distribution apparatus and the wireless receiver. The one or more power sources provide electrical power to the distribution apparatus and the wireless receiver. An operator controls the aircraft and the circuit with at least one of a wireless transmitter and an uploaded program in the circuit. When the wireless receiver receives a command to activate the distribution apparatus, the distribution apparatus distributes the payload from the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20160247407A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14569233

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nathan Michael Paczan ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: G08G5/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/045 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a detection and avoidance apparatus for an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) and systems, devices, and techniques pertaining to automated object detection and avoidance during UAV flight. The system may detect objects within the UAV's airspace through acoustic, visual, infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, or object detectable signal emitted or reflected from an object. The system may identify the source of the object detectable signal by comparing features of the received signal with known sources signals in a database. The features may include, for example, a multispectral signature emitted or reflected by the objet. Furthermore, a trajectory envelope for the object may be determined based on characteristic performance parameters for the object such as cursing speed, maneuverability, etc. The UAV may determine an optimized flight plan based on the trajectory envelopes of detected objects within the UAV's airspace.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于无人机（UAV））的检测和回避装置以及与UAV飞行期间的自动化物体检测和避免有关的系统，装置和技术。 该系统可以通过从物体发射或反射的声，视觉，红外，多光谱，高光谱或物体可检测信号来检测UAV空域内的物体。 该系统可以通过将接收到的信号的特征与数据库中的已知源信号进行比较来识别对象可检测信号的来源。 特征可以包括例如由对象发射或反射的多光谱签名。 此外，可以基于对象的特性性能参数（例如诅咒速度，机动性等）来确定对象的轨迹包络。无人机可以基于无人机的空域内检测到的物体的轨迹包络来确定优化的飞行计划。

公开(公告)号：US20160244165A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15147766

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： William Graham Patrick ,  James Ryan Burgess ,  Andrew Conrad

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may help to provide medical support via a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An illustrative UAV may include a housing, a payload, a line-deployment mechanism coupled to the housing and a line, and a payload-release mechanism that couples the line to the payload, wherein the payload-release mechanism is configured to release the payload from the line. The UAV may further include a control system configured to determine that the UAV is located at or near a delivery location and responsively: operate the line-deployment mechanism according to a variable deployment-rate profile to lower the payload to or near to the ground, determine that the payload is touching or is within a threshold distance from the ground, and responsively operate the payload-release mechanism to release the payload from the line.

公开(公告)号：US20160244157A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14626357

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ricky Dean Welsh

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/28

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B62D63/04 ,  B63B1/32 ,  B63B2035/006 ,  B63H25/00 ,  B64C11/46 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/22

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (also known as an octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pivot assembly that may rotate about an axis from a lifting position to a thrusting position. The pivot assembly may include two or more offset motors that generate a differential force that will cause the pivot assembly to rotate between the lifting position and the thrusting position without the need for any additional motors or gears.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了将有助于延长飞行持续时间的无人驾驶飞行器（“UAV”）的配置。 无人机可能有任何数量的起重马达。 例如，无人机可以包括四个提升马达（也称为四通机），八个提升马达（也称为八重直升机）等。同样，为了提高水平飞行的效率，UAV还包括一个 枢轴组件可以围绕轴线从提升位置旋转到推动位置。 枢转组件可以包括两个或更多个偏移电动机，其产生将使枢转组件在提升位置和推动位置之间旋转的差动力，而不需要任何附加的电动机或齿轮。

公开(公告)号：US09403593B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US15019165

申请日：2016-02-09

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Downey ,  Bernard J. Michini ,  Brian Richman

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/25 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a distributed system architecture for unmanned air vehicles. One of the methods includes obtaining information identifying flight information of a UAV, with the flight information including flight phase information or a contingency condition associated with a flight critical module included in the UAV. The obtained information is analyzed, and one or more first payload modules are determined to enter a modified power state. Requests to enter the modified power state are caused to be transmitted to each determined payload module in the one or more first payload modules.