公开(公告)号：US20180319490A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15965617

申请日：2018-04-27

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Inventor： Seung-Chul BAEK ,  Wonhee CHOI ,  Sang-In BAEK ,  Min-Woo YOO ,  Byoung-Uk YOON ,  Min-Sung LEE ,  Jong-Chul CHOI

IPC: B64C27/48 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C11/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle according to various embodiments includes: a housing; a communication circuit, wherein the communication circuit establishes wireless communication with an external controller; and a plurality of propulsion systems connected to the housing, wherein the propulsion systems include: a motor; a rotation shaft having an axis extending in a first direction, wherein a first end is connected to the motor, and wherein the rotation shaft is rotates in a first direction by the motor; a cap structure fixed to the second end of the rotation shaft, a propeller including: a hub including a through-hole formed in the first direction, such that the rotation shaft rotatably passes through the through-hole, wherein the propeller is detachably connected to the cap structure, such that, when an external force is exerted on the blade, the propeller is released from the cap structure to be freely movable along the axis toward the motor.

公开(公告)号：US20180273166A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15995419

申请日：2018-06-01

Applicant: Paul E. ARLTON ,  David J. ARLTON

Inventor： Paul E. ARLTON ,  David J. ARLTON

IPC: B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64C27/82

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/8236 ,  B64C2027/8281 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core, and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors with each rotor having a separate motor to drive the rotors about a common rotor axis of rotation. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

公开(公告)号：US20180273158A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15928355

申请日：2018-03-22

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： Christopher Courtin

IPC: B64C1/26 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C1/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2211/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular aerial vehicle system having a fuselage module configured to couple with a plurality of lift generation modules. The modular aerial vehicle system may comprise a fuselage module and a lift generation module. The fuselage module can include a first attachment interface, an avionics system operatively coupled with a power unit (e.g., via an ESC), and a communications system operatively coupled with the flight controller. The lift generation module can include a second attachment interface and a plurality of propulsors. The fuselage module may be configured to removably couple with the lift generation module via the first and second attachment interfaces. The first and second attachment interfaces may comprise (1) a plurality of electrical contacts to facilitate electrical communication between the fuselage module and the lift generation module and/or (2) one or more retention devices to couple structurally the lift generation module with said fuselage module.

公开(公告)号：US20180268716A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15979974

申请日：2018-05-15

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Lisa Seacat DELUCA ,  Clifford A. PICKOVER ,  Dana L. PRICE ,  Aaron J. QUIRK

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing an ad-hoc collaboration between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are provided. A method includes: configuring intent data of a first UAV using a controller of the first UAV; configuring a collaboration plan for the first UAV and a second UAV based on a determination of a shared intent between the first UAV and the second UAV; executing the collaboration plan by flying the first UAV and gathering data using the first UAV based on the collaboration plan; and sharing the gathered data with an operator of the second UAV.

公开(公告)号：US10078136B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US14225161

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gur Kimchi ,  Scott Isaacs ,  Amir Navot ,  Brian C. Beckman ,  Frederik Schaffalitzky ,  Scott A. Green

IPC: G01S17/08 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S15/08

CPC classification number: G01S17/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0052 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: This disclosure describes an automated mobile vehicle that includes one or more distance determining elements configured to detect the presence of objects and to cause the automated mobile vehicle to alter its path to avoid the object. For example, a distance determining element may be incorporated into one or more of the motors of the automated mobile vehicle and configured to determine a distance to an object. Based on the determined distance, a path of the automated mobile vehicle may be altered.

公开(公告)号：US20180246507A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15894260

申请日：2018-02-12

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Abraham Bachrach ,  Adam Bry ,  Matthew Donahoe

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C23/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for new paradigms for user interaction with an unmanned aerial vehicle (referred to as a flying digital assistant or FDA) using a portable multifunction device (PMD) such as smart phone. In some embodiments, a magic wand user interaction paradigm is described for intuitive control of an FDA using a PMD. In other embodiments, methods for scripting a shot are described.

公开(公告)号：US20180244365A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15904149

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: Vantage Robotics, LLC

Inventor： Tobin Fisher ,  Johannes Becker Van Niekerk ,  Craig Janik

IPC: B64C1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C1/069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can include a main body and one or more peripherals configured to be removably attached to the main body. The main body can be configured to identify the peripheral, such as through the provision of an identifying signal on the provisional. The processor can cause the UAV to execute a function based at least in part on the identification of the attached peripheral, or by user interaction with the peripheral or another component of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US10061328B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US14855504

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Yinyin Liu ,  Kiet Tuan Chau

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08G5/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods for controlling landings of a UAV in a landing zone including a plurality of landing bays. Various embodiments include a method implemented on a computing device for receiving continuous real-time sensor data from a transceiver and from sensors onboard the UAV, and detecting a target landing bay within the plurality of landing bays within the landing zone that is available for landing based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Orientation and position coordinates for landing in the target landing bay may be calculated based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Information regarding positions and flight vectors of a plurality of autonomous UAVs may be obtained, and a flight plan for landing in the target landing bay may be generated based on the orientation and the position coordinates, positions and flight vectors of the plurality of autonomous UAVs and a current orientation and position of the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US10061320B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15814096

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: Aquabotix Technology Corporation

Inventor： Durval M. Tavares ,  Michael Aprea ,  Joshua Michael Normandin

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G03B17/08 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B29/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”) camera apparatus is disclosed. An ROV includes an anchor housing connected to a body of the ROV. The anchor housing includes a first magnet. The ROV also includes a camera connection housing configured to be rotatably connected to the anchor housing. The camera connection housing includes a connector cup configured to contact the anchor housing, a second magnet located inside the connector cup, the second magnet configured to magnetically couple to the first magnet, and a motor assembly including a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, the drive shaft being connected to the magnet plate. The ROV further includes a camera device mechanically coupled to the camera connection housing. Actuation of the motor causes the connector cup to rotate with respect to the anchor housing causing the camera device to rotate.

公开(公告)号：US10059451B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15337397

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Inventor： Donald R. High ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  John P. Thompson ,  Chandrashekar Natarajan

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing package release for an unmanned aerial system. An apparatus for releasing packages for retrieval by an unmanned aerial system comprises a plurality of arms configured to surround a plurality of packages stacked vertically in an extended position, a plurality of powered hinges at a base of each of the plurality of arms, and a control circuit coupled to the plurality of powered hinges. The control circuit being configured to: determine a height for a first lowered position for the plurality of arms at which the plurality arms do not obstruct an unmanned aerial vehicle from coupling with a coupling structure on a first package of the plurality of packages positioned at a top of the plurality of packages, and cause the plurality of powered hinges to pivot the plurality of arms from the extended position to the first lowered position.