Systems and methods for UAV docking
    33.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for UAV docking 有权
    UAV对接系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09056676B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US14301130

    申请日:2014-06-10

    Inventor: Mingyu Wang

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.

    Abstract translation: 系统和方法用于将无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)与车辆对接。 无人机可能能够区分伴侣车辆与该地区的其他车辆,反之亦然。 无人机可以起飞和/或着陆在车辆上。 无人机可用于捕获图像并将图像流直接传输到车辆内的显示器。 车辆可以控制无人机。 在飞行中,无人机可能与伴侣通信。

    DEEP STALL AIRCRAFT LANDING
    34.
    发明申请
    DEEP STALL AIRCRAFT LANDING 有权
    深空飞机着陆

    公开(公告)号:US20140343752A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-20

    申请号:US13261814

    申请日:2012-08-16

    Abstract: An aircraft defining an upright orientation and an inverted orientation, a ground station; and a control system for remotely controlling the flight of the aircraft. The ground station has an auto-land function that causes the aircraft to invert, stall, and controllably land in the inverted orientation to protect a payload and a rudder extending down from the aircraft. In the upright orientation, the ground station depicts the view from a first aircraft camera. When switching to the inverted orientation: (1) the ground station depicts the view from a second aircraft camera, (2) the aircraft switches the colors of red and green wing lights, extends the ailerons to act as inverted flaps, and (3) the control system adapts a ground station controller for the inverted orientation. The aircraft landing gear is an expanded polypropylene pad located above the wing when the aircraft is in the upright orientation.

    Abstract translation: 定义直立方向和倒置方向的飞机,地面站; 以及用于远程控制飞机飞行的控制系统。 地面站具有自动地面功能,使飞机以反方向反转,失速和可控地降落,以保护从飞机向下延伸的有效载荷和舵。 在直立方向,地面站描绘从第一架飞机摄像机的视图。 当切换到倒置方向时:(1)地面站描绘从第二架飞机照相机的视图,(2)飞机切换红色和绿色翼灯的颜色,将副翼延伸为反转翼片,(3) 控制系统适应地面站控制器的倒置方向。 飞机起落架是当飞机处于直立方向时位于机翼上方的扩展的聚丙烯垫。

    VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING (VTOL) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OIL AND GAS PIPELINES
    36.
    发明申请
    VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING (VTOL) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OIL AND GAS PIPELINES 有权
    垂直起落架(VTOL)用于监测油气管道的小型无人驾驶系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140236390A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:US13772161

    申请日:2013-02-20

    Inventor: Farrokh Mohamadi

    Abstract: Extended-range monitoring and surveillance of facilities and infrastructure—such as oil, water, and gas pipelines and power lines—employs autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) aircraft and docking platforms for accommodating the sUAS aircraft. Monitoring and surveillance of facilities using one or more embodiments may be performed continually by the sUAS flying autonomously along a pre-programmed flight path. The sUAS aircraft may have an integrated gas collector and analyzer unit, and capability for downloading collected data and analyzer information from the sUAS aircraft to the docking platforms. The gas collector and analyzer unit may provide remote sensing and in-situ investigation of leaks and other environmental concerns as part of a “standoff” (e.g., remote from operators of the system or the facilities) survey that can keep field operators out of harm's way and monitor health of the environment.

    Abstract translation: 设施和基础设施(如石油,水,天然气管道和电力线)的远程监控和监视 - 采用自主垂直起降(VTOL)能力,小型无人驾驶空中系统(sUAS)飞机和对接平台 sUAS飞机。 使用一个或多个实施例的设施的监视和监视可以通过沿着预编程的飞行路径自主地飞行的sUAS来连续执行。 sUAS飞机可能具有集成的气体收集器和分析仪单元,以及将收集的数据和分析仪信息从sUAS飞机下载到对接平台的能力。 气体收集器和分析器单元可以提供对泄漏和其他环境问题的远程感测和现场调查,作为“对抗”(例如,远离系统操作员或设施的)的调查的一部分,这可以使现场操作员不受伤害 方式和监测环境的健康。

    Context-Based Navigation of Uncrewed Vehicles Using Relative Position Markers

    公开(公告)号:US20240194081A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-13

    申请号:US18077371

    申请日:2022-12-08

    Inventor: Marcus Hammond

    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a method carried out by an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) may involve receiving a reference map of a cluster of charging pads from a server. The cluster may include a layout of charging pads and fiducial markers distributed across the layout, the reference map representing the layout and fiducial markers. The UAV may fly to the cluster and acquire an image of charging pads and observed fiducial markers near the charging pads. The image may capture an observed constellation of fiducial markers at apparent positions and orientations relative to the charging pads. A reference constellation of fiducial markers at reference positions and orientations relative to reference charging pads may be identified in the reference map. Identities of the reference charging pads and a match of the reference constellation to the observed constellation may be used to disambiguate a particular charging pad from among the charging pads.

    Base Stations For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

    公开(公告)号:US20230348106A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US17900030

    申请日:2022-08-31

    Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B64F1/362 B64C39/024 B64C2201/18 B64D47/00

    Abstract: A base station for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed that includes: an enclosure; a slide mechanism; and a cradle. The slide mechanism is repositionable between a retracted and extended positions and is secured in relation to the enclosure via first and second mounts, which are located between the slide mechanism and the enclosure so as to separate the slide mechanism from the enclosure and thereby reduce vibration of the slide mechanism during repositioning between the retracted and extended positions. The cradle is connected to the slide mechanism and is configured for docking with the UAV such that the UAV is movable into and out of the enclosure during repositioning of the slide mechanism between the retracted and extended positions.

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