公开(公告)号：US20170225802A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15518966

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: Systems Engineering Associates Corporation

Inventor： David A. Lussier ,  Andrew Delisle ,  Brian Charpentier

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B60L11/18 ,  E04H12/18 ,  B63B35/50 ,  G01S19/03 ,  E04H12/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B63B35/50 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  E04H12/003 ,  E04H12/18 ,  G01S19/03 ,  H02J7/355 ,  Y02E10/766

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system provides for UAV deployment and remote, unattended operation with reduced logistics requirements. The system includes a launcher that can include one or more containers, or hangars, configured to house vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs. The system can further include a VTOL UAV orientation and charging module configured to mechanically position a UAV within a container and facilitate electrical mating and charging of a battery in the UAV. These operations, and others, can be performed by remote command that can initiate a series of pre-programmed steps. The UAV system can further include a power generation and storage subsystem, a security subsystem, a command and control subsystem and a communications subsystem. Command, control and communications can be provided between a remote station and the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170166308A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15238200

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Douglas Desrochers ,  David Desrochers

Inventor： Douglas Desrochers ,  David Desrochers

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D17/80

Abstract: An unmanned aerial system (UAS) including a sonotube deployable multicopter (SDM) having a plurality of rotors for propulsion, a plurality of extension arms, and a central pivot device. Each extension arm supports at least one of the plurality of rotors. The central pivot device supports the plurality of extension arms radially extending from the central pivot device. Pivotal movement of a first arm-support structure of the central pivot device relative to a second arm-support structure of the central pivot device rotates a first pair of the plurality of extension arms in unison relative to a second pair of the plurality of extension arms. The pivotal movement is biased to rotate the plurality of extension arms from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration while the UAS is airborne. The SDM configured to be held inside a sonoshell in the compact configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20170158326A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15230439

申请日：2016-08-07

Applicant: Korea Aerospace Research Institute

Inventor： Sang Cherl LEE ,  Sun Hee WOO ,  Sang Il AHN ,  Eun Kyou KIM ,  Young Min CHO ,  Dae Hwan HYUN ,  Jin Ho LEE ,  Hae Jin CHOI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D17/00 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/51 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/00 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for remote sensing using a drone. An apparatus for remote sensing using a drone includes: a drone station which communicates with a server through a satellite and includes a containment portion at an upper portion and a post portion at a lower portion; and a drone which is contained in a containment portion of the drone station and communicates with the drone station, and further includes: a solar panel which is installed at the drone station and converts solar energy into electric energy; an capacitor which is installed at the drone station and stores electric energy generated by the solar panel; and a charging container access deck which is installed at the containment portion and charges the drone.

公开(公告)号：US20170158319A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434735

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

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

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

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：US20170144762A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14951527

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: Alan Retig ,  David J. Kreher

Inventor： Alan Retig ,  David J. Kreher

IPC: B64D5/00

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: The present disclosure reveals a drone deployment system for use from an airborne aircraft such that the drone deployment system is capable of moving through the aircraft, picking up a drone with a grappling means attached to an extendable arm, moving to an opening in the aircraft, extending and deploying the drone. The drone deployment system is further capable of retrieving a drone by having the extendable arm extended out the opening in the aircraft, having the drone fly into the grappling means which then engages, holding the drone, and the extendable arm is then retractable so that the opening can be closed and the drone placed in storage.

公开(公告)号：US20170144761A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14945453

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: A.L.D. ADVANCED LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT LTD.

Inventor： Zigmund Bluvband ,  Emanuel Kushnir ,  Gleb Asnin

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64D27/16 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C39/06

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C29/0075 ,  B64C30/00 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D25/12 ,  B64D27/16

Abstract: The present invention includes pilotable capsules, detachable from an aircraft and aircrafts including such capsules. According to some embodiments, there may be provided one or more capsules capable of flight and designed to detachably connect to an aircraft. According to some embodiments, detachable capsules may be designed to carry cargo and/or passengers. According to some embodiments, detachable capsules may, after detachment, be piloted by pilots or by automated systems (unmanned) or a combination of the two.

公开(公告)号：US09187173B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14146505

申请日：2014-01-02

Applicant: Heliplane, LLC

Inventor： John William Morris ,  Charles A. Jarnot

IPC: B64C27/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00

Abstract: An unmanned, towable air vehicle is described and includes electronic sensors to increase the detection range relative to the horizon detection limitations of a surface craft, an autogyro assembly to provide lift, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. A forward motive force powers the autogyro assembly to provide lift. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. The electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle in an example.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无人驾驶的可拖动的飞行器，并且包括电子传感器，以增加相对于水面飞行器的水平面检测限制的检测范围，用于提供电梯的自动组件，以及用于控制无人驾驶自动组合的操作的控制器。 向前的动力为自动组件提供动力。 在一个示例中，自动组件组件包括从容器延伸的桅杆，在桅杆的端部上的可旋转轮毂，以及连接到轮毂以便旋转以提供车辆升力的多个叶片。 在一个示例中，电动马达在升降之前旋转叶片以帮助起飞。 在一个例子中，电动机没有足够的能力来维持车辆的飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20150298806A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14485412

申请日：2014-09-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Damon Vander Lind ,  Thomas Van Alsenoy ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  C07C29/141 ,  B63H9/06 ,  B64F1/36 ,  F03D9/00 ,  B64D47/00

CPC classification number: F03D9/32 ,  B63H9/0685 ,  B63H2009/0692 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  C07C29/141 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/008 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  H02K7/1838 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A vehicle-based airborne wind turbine system having an aerial wing, a plurality of rotors each having a plurality of rotatable blades positioned on the aerial wing, an electrically conductive tether secured to the aerial wing and secured to a ground station positioned on a vehicle, wherein the aerial wing is adapted to receive electrical power from the vehicle that is delivered to the aerial wing through the electrically conductive tether; wherein the aerial wing is adapted to operate in a flying mode to harness wind energy to provide a first pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle; and wherein the aerial wing is also adapted to operate in a powered flying mode wherein the rotors may be powered so that the turbine blades serve as thrust-generating propellers to provide a second pulling force through the tether to pull the vehicle

Abstract translation: 一种具有空中翼面的车载机载风力涡轮机系统，多个转子，每个转子具有位于空中飞翼上的多个可旋转叶片，固定在飞行器上并固定在位于车辆上的地面站的导电系绳， 其中所述空中翼适于从通过所述导电系绳传送到所述空中翼的车辆接收电力; 其中所述空中翼适于以飞行模式操作以利用风能以提供穿过所述系绳的第一拉力以拉动所述车辆; 并且其中所述空中翼还适于以动力飞行模式操作，其中所述转子可以被供电，使得所述涡轮机叶片用作推力产生螺旋桨以提供穿过所述系绳的第二拉力以拉动所述车辆

公开(公告)号：US08985519B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13574457

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Benoit Jaurand

Inventor： Benoit Jaurand

IPC: B64C1/22 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: The system comprises an outer container which is fixed, directly and fully, in the hold of the transport aeroplane (AC), and in which there is an inner container that can be moved longitudinally and brought from a first or carrying position in which it is situated fully inside the outer container into a second or off-loading position (P2) in which it is longitudinally offset towards the rear of the aircraft (AC) so that a part of the inner container is then situated outside the transport aeroplane (AC).

Abstract translation: 该系统包括一个外部容器，该外部容器直接且完全固定在运输飞机（AC）的保持架中，并且其中有一个内部容器可纵向移动并从其中的第一或承载位置 完全位于外部容器内部到第二或卸载位置（P2）中，其中它朝向飞行器（AC）的后部纵向偏移，使得内部容器的一部分然后位于运输飞机（AC）外部， 。

公开(公告)号：US08459591B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13465220

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Kevin Reed Lutke ,  Aaron J. Kutzmann

Inventor： Kevin Reed Lutke ,  Aaron J. Kutzmann

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统，其可以允许第一车辆在移动时都恢复第二空中车辆。 第一车辆和第二空中车辆可以以不同的速度行驶。 当第一车辆和第二空中车辆以不同的速度行驶时，第二空中车辆的附接构件可以附接到第一车辆的回收构件。 附接到第二空气车辆的回收构件可以在与第一车辆的行进方向基本平行的方向上相对于第一车辆的外表面移动并沿其移动。