公开(公告)号：US20180032087A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15662163

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: PARROT DRONES

Inventor： Martin LINÉ

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/045

Abstract: A rotary-wing drone includes a drone body including an electronic card controlling the piloting of the drone and one or more linking arms, one or more propulsion units mounted on respective ones of the linking arms, and at least one obstacle sensor integral with the drone body, whose main direction of detection is located in a substantially horizontal plane. The drone additionally includes logic executing by a processor in the electronic card and adapted to perform the controlling by correcting the drone orientation—specifically the yaw orientation—of the drone in flight so as to maintain one of the at least one obstacle sensor in the direction of displacement of the drone.

公开(公告)号：US20180024555A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15547208

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CANADA LTD.

Inventor： Curtis PARKS ,  Chris POLOWICK

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B15/02 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B27/04 ,  B32B2250/40 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0269 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2607/00 ,  B64C1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  E04B2/7422 ,  F16S1/10 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G01S19/43 ,  G01S19/53 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06T11/60 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for use with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). A central controller is coupled to the autopilot system for a UAV. Navigation is implemented by using two GPS antennas and obtaining a difference between the locations from these two antenna to arrive at a high precision bearing or direction of travel. This single GPS derived bearing is used to trigger all the various subsystems on the UAV for imaging or mapping. Areas and locations to be mapped and imaged are determined by geolocation and mapping and imaging equipment are triggered based on the single GPS signal derived from the two GPS antennas. To reduce vibration effects on navigational and imaging or mapping equipment, these are positioned as close as possible to the vehicle's center of gravity and are deployed in a shielded box on vibration isolation mounts.

公开(公告)号：US20180022455A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15655805

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: Dustin McCaslin

Inventor： Dustin McCaslin

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A dropping mechanism with universal mounting points includes a device for securing a payload to a drone, mechanically releasing it and mounting additional accessories that can be used during flight. The dropping mechanism can be attached to either the landing gear or body of the drone, in an orientation that allows contact between the release trigger and the drone's camera. A notch and groove system holds a sliding restraint in place, keeping the payload secure during flight. Once the release trigger is pushed, an energized member pulls the sliding restraint allowing the payload to drop. Since the camera is pointed down to actuate the trigger, the user can watch as the payload falls to the ground. The use of a mechanical dropping system makes this device compatible with drones that only have an electrical connection for the camera. Universal mounting points allow attachment of a wide variety of accessories.

公开(公告)号：US20180016003A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15212752

申请日：2016-07-18

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Thomas E. CHEFALAS ,  Andrzej KOCHUT ,  Clifford A. PICKOVER ,  Komminist WELDEMARIAM

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/02 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: A drone-based system determines a user cohort for one or more users to assemble an object. The drone-based system assesses a task for the one or more users to assemble the object. Based on the determined user cohort and the assessed task, a drone of the drone-based system provides help to the one or more users as the one or more users assemble the object. The drone-based system may comprise a drone and one or more memories and computer readable code and one or more processors. The one or more processors, in response to execution of the computer readable code, cause the drone-based system to perform operations. The drone-based system may be only the drone or the drone and one or more servers.

公开(公告)号：US09862285B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14556296

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Sang-Cherl Lee ,  Hae-Dong Kim ,  Hyeon-Cheol Gong ,  Gi-Hyuk Choi ,  In-Hee Hwang ,  Byong-Suk Suk

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21S8/08 ,  F21W131/103 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D45/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  F21S8/086 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus for containing and charging an unmanned VTOL aircraft includes a post, an extended member, a cover, a fastening unit, and a charging unit. The post is placed on a ground. The extended member is connected to the post. The cover is provided on the extended member, and is configured to be opened or closed in order to contain and protect the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The fastening unit is provided in the cover, and is configured to fasten the unmanned VTOL aircraft. The charging unit is provided in the fastening unit, and is configured to charge the unmanned VTOL aircraft.

公开(公告)号：US09849979B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15147762

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Eric Peeters ,  Eric Teller ,  William Graham Patrick

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may help to provide support via a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An illustrative medical-support system may include multiple UAVs, which are configured to provide support for a number of different situations. Further, the medical-support system may be configured to: (a) identify a remote situation, (b) determine a target location corresponding to the situation, (c) select a UAV from the fleet of UAVs, where the selection of the UAV is based on a determination that the selected UAV is configured for the identified situation, and (d) cause the selected UAV to travel to the target location to provide support.

公开(公告)号：US09842505B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US15011041

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Mingyu Wang ,  Tao Wang ,  Jianyu Song

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

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：US09828104B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14901102

申请日：2014-05-13

Applicant: By Robot Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sang Ki Ji ,  Se Hwa Hong

IPC: B64D27/00 ,  B64D27/26 ,  A63H27/00 ,  H01R13/627 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B64D27/26 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2027/262 ,  H01R13/627

Abstract: Disclosed is a motor bracket of a multicopter flying robot. The motor bracket for the multicopter flying robot disclosed in the present invention includes: a body 110 receiving a rotary motor 500 therein which is used in the multicopter flying robot, a connection portion 120 which is formed on the outer surface of the body and receives two power supply lines 510 and 520 connected to a power terminal of the rotary motor 500, and a power supply member 300 which is pushed into the connection portion 120 and electrically contacts the at least two power supply lines 510 and 520. The connection portion 120 includes a spatial separation portion 122 which performs a function of forming separated spaces of which the number is the same as the number of the at least two power supply lines 510 and 520.

公开(公告)号：US09828095B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14967094

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Michael Wilcox ,  Kevin Kwok Leung Yuen

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D13/62

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0808 ,  G05D13/62

Abstract: Deflection of a rotor of a motor, such as a brushless motor, of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) during operation may cause the magnets coupled to the interior surface of the rotor to move or walk down the surface, imbalancing the motor and potentially creating an unsafe flying condition for the UAV. The described methods and apparatus monitor rotor deflection of the motor during operation and alter one or more flight characteristics of the UAV if the deflection exceeds a tolerance range. By altering flight characteristics, external forces acting on the motor may be reduced, thereby reducing the deflection of the rotor.

公开(公告)号：US09823655B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US15206228

申请日：2016-07-09

Applicant: Proxy Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick C. Cesarano

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01B9/021 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N27/20 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S7/006 ,  G01S13/02 ,  G01S13/06 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S2013/0254 ,  G05B11/42 ,  G05B13/024 ,  G05B13/042 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00677 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G9/02 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/2617 ,  H01Q3/28 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H04B7/0617 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle for use with an entity physically spaced from the unmanned vehicle, the unmanned vehicle having objective parameters corresponding to controlled parameters of the entity. The unmanned vehicle comprises a transceiver that is configured to wirelessly receive an input signal from the entity, wherein the input signal is indicative of the controlled parameters of the entity. The unmanned vehicle further comprises a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) circuit that is configured to generate a command signal based on a phase of the input signal and a phase of a reference signal, wherein the reference signal is indicative of the objective parameters of the unmanned vehicle. The transceiver is further configured to wirelessly transmit the command signal to the entity such that the entity controls the controlled parameters of the entity based on the command signal.