公开(公告)号：US20170327230A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15432549

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170327211A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15431172

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Caleb Andrew Woodruff ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C27/48

CPC classification number: B64C27/48 ,  B64C25/08 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/003 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D2585/687

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US09815684B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US13998443

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Brian Kamradt ,  Dart A. Fox

Inventor： Brian Kamradt ,  Dart A. Fox

IPC: B60L1/00 ,  B60L3/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B67D7/84 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/78 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B67D7/845 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/0401 ,  B67D7/78 ,  B67D2210/00089

Abstract: An unmanned self-sustained fuel dispensing station for fuels of all sorts (gasoline, pesticides, water, fertilizers etc.) a tank, docking, and coupling system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) of the vertical takeoff types. The station can be independent of public power and communication utilities and can operate by remote control without an on-site attendant. The preferred system has a central command center with a control computer in communication with a station control computer located at one or more satellite stations through a communications link. The station control computer can be controlled remotely by the command center. The station control computer programming has control over the activities of the station through an electrical generation subsystem with a solar array, battery bank, battery charger and standby generator; a fuel dispensing subsystem; a security subsystem with video cameras; a communications link and a status sensor subsystem.

公开(公告)号：US20170313421A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15582129

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US20170300048A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15641064

申请日：2017-07-03

Applicant: Jesse Gil ,  Ronald D. Shaw ,  Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Jesse Gil

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01S19/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01C15/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  B05B13/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C15/04 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: A surveying system having a total station integrated into an unmanned aerial vehicle communicates with a plurality of mobile communication stations that are located on known site coordinates. By locating the mobile communication stations on known coordinates, the location of the aerial vehicle is precisely triangulated and controlled. Construction drawings are loaded into the system, thereby allowing the vehicle to locate itself at specific points designated in the drawings for the marking of on-site construction grid lines.

公开(公告)号：US09764835B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14315222

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gur Kimchi ,  Fabian Hensel ,  Scott A. Green ,  Daniel Buchmueller

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of a multi-propeller aerial vehicle (MPAV). The components of the MPAV are designed for easy manufacture, assembly, configuration and replacement. Likewise, the configuration of the MPAV is designed for increased flight duration.

公开(公告)号：US09758246B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14989738

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: GOPRO, INC.

Inventor： Pablo Lema ,  Shu Ching Ip

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0016 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00718 ,  G06K2009/00738

Abstract: A first pattern associated with a performer may be recognized based upon visual information. A sensor carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle may be configured to generate output signals conveying the visual information. A first distance may be determined between the first pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. A second pattern associated with a performee may be recognized based upon the visual information. A second distance may be determined between the second pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. Flight control may be adjusted based upon the first distance and the second distance. A flight control subsystem may be configured to provide the flight control for the unmanned aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170247110A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15595758

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: Dana Robert CHAPPELL

Inventor： Dana Robert CHAPPELL

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: Embodiments of unmanned aerial systems are disclosed, which may comprise: a frame; a landing member attached to the frame; a propulsion system support member attached to the frame; a propulsion system attached to the propulsion system support member; a shroud having a paraboloid surface attached to the frame; a external equipment carrier attached to the frame; a sensor system; a sealed equipment container attached to the frame and located beneath the shroud; an electronic control system within the sealed equipment container and configured to control the propulsion system and the sensor system; and a power source within the sealed equipment container and configured to power the electronic control system.

公开(公告)号：US20170240289A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15594342

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Todd Keennon ,  Karl Robert Klingebiel

IPC: B64D31/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/12

CPC classification number: B64D31/06 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C11/32 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C27/59 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2027/4733 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64D31/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/005

Abstract: A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation.

公开(公告)号：US20170233099A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15423946

申请日：2017-02-03

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America

Inventor： SHUNSUKE KUHARA ,  TAKENOBU AOSHIMA

IPC: B64D47/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: B64D47/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227

Abstract: A drone includes a light emitter that emits light and circuitry which, in operation, obtains flight state information regarding a flight state of the drone, determines, on the basis of the flight state information, a direction in which the light emitter is to emit light, and controls the light emitter such that the light emitter emits light in the determined direction.