公开(公告)号：US10053213B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15589409

申请日：2017-05-08

Applicant: Pinnacle Vista, LLC

Inventor： Haofeng Tu

IPC: B64C27/22 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/82 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2027/8236 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A multi-copter lift body aircraft has a push or pull propeller and a lift body that has a first airfoil shape on a front to rear cross-section and a second airfoil shape on a left to right cross-section. The lift body is made from a top shell and a bottom shell. The lift body has a nose and a tail. Multi-copter propellers are attached to the lift body. The multi-copter propellers provide a lift at low speeds and the lift body provides a lift at high speeds. Avionics can be stored in a hollow cavity of the lift body. The avionics may include a control circuit, batteries, and a radio receiver. The multi-copter has a lift body made from an upper shell and a lower shell. The lift body has an optimum attack angle at a cruising speed, and the lift body provides a combined lift mode.

公开(公告)号：US20180231971A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15433105

申请日：2017-02-15

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeremy A. GREENBERGER ,  Christopher J. HARDEE

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: Management of available energy among multiple drones is provided by identifying tasks to be completed by the multiple drones, and determining energy requirements of one or more drones of the multiple drones to facilitate completing one or more tasks of the tasks to be completed by the multiple drones. Further, the approach includes identifying an energy sharing approach for completion of the task(s) by the drone(s) where one or more other drones of the multiple drones transfer energy in operation to the drone(s) to facilitate completion of the task(s). In operation, the multiple drones may be detachably coupled, and the approach may include implementing the energy sharing approach by transferring energy from the other drone(s) to the drone(s) to facilitate completion of the task(s), for instance, prior to decoupling of the other drone(s) from the drone(s).

公开(公告)号：US20180215482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15419979

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Hanhui ZHANG

Inventor： Hanhui ZHANG

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle and pneumatic launcher system includes a rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle and a pneumatic launcher. The rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle includes a pressure tube, a launch detector, and a center controller. The pressure tube has an open end and a closed end. The launch detector is coupled to the center controller and detects the launch of the rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle. The pneumatic launcher includes a launch gas reservoir, a launch tube, and a release valve. The release valve is located between the launch gas reservoir and the launch tube. The gas reservoir holds launch gas. The launch tube is inserted into the pressure tube through the open end.

公开(公告)号：US10035589B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15035934

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: BEIJING ZERO ZERO INFINITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Tong Zhang ,  Mengqiu Wang ,  Zhaozhe Wang ,  Xuyang Zhang ,  Guanqun Zhang ,  Shuang Gong ,  Yalin Zhang ,  Jinglong Wang ,  Lixin Liu

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/006 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: A foldable drone is provided to improve the portability of the drone, which includes a drone body and a rotary wing part connected to the drone body. The rotary wing part includes a first rotary wing module and a second rotary wing module with each having at least one rotary wing, and the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module are respectively articulated to two sides of the drone body, to allow the first rotary wing module and the second rotary wing module to rotate about their respective articulating shafts, so as to be folded or unfolded.

公开(公告)号：US20180212446A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15414636

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation

Inventor： Hsu-Chih Cheng ,  Ying-Chieh Chen ,  Chi-Tong Hsieh

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: A charge device for a drone includes a base and a covering mechanism. The base has a charge portion. The covering mechanism includes two covers, two first position-limiting components and two second position-limiting components. The two covers are movably disposed on the base. The covers are adapted to move toward each other to become a closed state and cover the charge portion, and the covers are adapted to move away from each other to become an expanded state and expose the charge portion. The first position-limiting components are connected to the covers respectively. Each of the second position-limiting components is connected between the covers. When the covers are in the closed state, the first position-limiting components and the second position-limiting components are located above the charge portion. When the covers are in the expanded state, the first position-limiting components and the second position-limiting components are away from the charge portion.

公开(公告)号：US20180204469A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15869659

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Moster ,  Donna Okazaki ,  Bernard J. Michini

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for unmanned aerial vehicle flight operations near physical structures or objects. In particular, a point cloud of the physical structure is generated using aerial images of the structure. The point cloud is then referenced to determine a flight path for the UAV to follow around the physical structure, determine whether a planned flight path to desired locations around the structure is possible, determine the fastest route to return home and land from a given position around the physical structure, determine possibility of inflight collision to surface represented in point cloud, or determine an orientation of a fixed or gimbaled camera given a position of the UAV relative the point cloud.

公开(公告)号：US20180186471A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15463262

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Donald Hutson ,  Gwendolyn Denise Barriac ,  Paul Ferrell

IPC: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G03B15/00 ,  G03B17/56 ,  F16M13/02 ,  G03B37/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G03B17/55

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/02 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B17/55 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/23238

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting cameras to a drone may include a frame having camera mounts for mounting two 190-degree field-of-view cameras in a back-to-back orientation. Positioning two 190-degree field-of-view cameras in a back-to-back orientation enables obtaining 360-degree field-of-view by stitching images from the two cameras together. The frame may be configured to position the cameras at a 30-40-degree tilt angle (e.g., 35°) with respect to a main axis of the drone to enable the respective images to be stitched together with reduced stitch lines while allowing the lower-facing camera to be used for viewing the ground. In some embodiments, the camera apparatus may be mounted to a drone dampening system.

公开(公告)号：US10012999B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14991846

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Ranveer Chandra ,  Ashish Kapoor ,  Jongho Won

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for avoiding or exploiting air drag on an aerial vehicle are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be implemented in a controller and used to increase the energy efficiency of an aerial vehicle. In the embodiments, at least one parameter associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. A yaw setting for the aerial vehicle is then determined that exploits or avoids air drag on the aerial vehicle for energy efficiency. The yaw setting may be referenced to a yaw based on directionality in the shape of the aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, a drag associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. It is then determined if there is a selected component in the drag based on a desired maneuver of the aerial vehicle. A yaw setting is then determined based on whether the selected component is in the drag.

公开(公告)号：US10011371B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US15510407

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Sony Corporation

Inventor： Kohtaro Sabe ,  Kayoko Tanaka ,  Kousuke Suzuki ,  Masaaki Masuda ,  Takekazu Kakinuma ,  Kazunori Hayashi

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B15/00 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64D47/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  G03B7/093 ,  G03B15/00 ,  G03B15/006 ,  G03B15/02 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B17/00 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H05B33/0854

Abstract: [Object] To provide a control device which enables a flight vehicle device to obtain a highly precise image.[Solution] Provided is the control device including an illuminating control unit configured to adjust a light amount of an illuminating device according to an inclination of a body of a flight vehicle device that has an imaging device configured to photograph a photographing target and the illuminating device configured to illuminate the photographing target.

公开(公告)号：US10011259B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US15832099

申请日：2017-12-05

Applicant: SPIN MASTER LTD.

Inventor： Mark Ladislao ,  Conor Forkan

IPC: B60V1/14 ,  B60V1/11 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B60V1/14 ,  B60V1/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/165

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a combination vehicle system, including a drone and a hovercraft body. The drone has a plurality of motor-driven rotors and a controller. The hovercraft body defines a ground-facing chamber having a hover air inlet, and includes a mount for the drone. The drone is removably connectable to the mount in a mounted position so as to form a hovercraft. The controller is programmed to drive the plurality of rotors to maintain stable flight of the drone without the hovercraft body connected thereto. The controller is programmed to drive the first rotor to at least partially lift the hovercraft off a support surface and to drive the second rotor to propel the hovercraft along the support surface.