公开(公告)号：US20170152059A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15431079

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: GUANGZHOU XAIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Bin PENG ,  Yousheng CHEN

IPC: B64D45/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12

CPC classification number: B64D45/08 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A rotorcraft and an automatic landing system and method thereof are provided in the present disclosure. The automatic landing system of the rotorcraft includes a controller, a laser emitter, a camera, an electronic governor and a motor configured to drive a propeller of the rotorcraft to rotate. The laser emitter and the camera are both locate in a bottom portion of an airframe of the rotorcraft. The laser emitter has two emission heads, laser beams emitted from the two emission heads respectively are symmetrical about a central axis, the central axis is perpendicular to a horizontal plane of a ground, and an angle between each laser beam and the central axis is an acute angle. Simply with an operation of the laser emitter, the camera and the controller, the flight speed and displacement of the rotorcraft can be controlled to realize automatic landing in the present disclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20170123435A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15335730

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Inventor： Hyeon MYEONG ,  Wancheol MYEONG ,  Kwang Yik JUNG ,  Yonghun JEONG ,  Jae-Uk SHIN

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: B25J9/1676 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05B2219/40544

Abstract: Disclosed are a wall-climbing aerial robot mechanism and a method of controlling the same. The method of controlling a wall-climbing aerial robot includes allowing the aerial robot to fly towards a structure, allowing the aerial robot to approach the structure and recognize a wall of the structure, allowing the aerial robot to calculate a trajectory for landing on the wall of the structure, approach the wall of the structure after taking an orientation, and be attached on the wall of the structure, and allowing the aerial robot to move along the wall of the structure to perform a task.

公开(公告)号：US09639087B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US15371045

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: Kitty Hawk Corporation

Inventor： Mark Johnson Cutler

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05D1/06 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D25/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/025 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64D2045/008 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G05D1/105 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/02

Abstract: An emergency landing procedure that includes a sequence of control settings is continuously generated. An aircraft is landed, including by using the sequence of control settings and a set of one or more inertial sensors to control an actuator.

公开(公告)号：US20170097644A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15185809

申请日：2016-06-17

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： Cody Fegely ,  Stephen Kubik

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C13/18 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0676 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0623 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is provided and includes a fuselage, wings extending outwardly from the fuselage to define a wing plane and a prop-rotor operably disposed to generate thrust, a flight computer and controllable surfaces disposed on at least one of the fuselage, the wings and the prop-rotor. The controllable surfaces are controllable by the flight computer to position the wing plane in accordance with a predominant local wind direction.

公开(公告)号：US20170066138A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15308472

申请日：2015-05-20

Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Elliot W. Hawkes

IPC: B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/008 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Grasping devices and mechanisms are provided capable of grasping onto flat or curved surfaces repeatably and releasably using synthetic dry adhesives. Applications of these devices can be found in a large variety of robotic applications.

Abstract translation: 提供抓握装置和机构，其能够使用合成干式粘合剂可重复地和可释放地抓紧在平面或曲面上。 这些设备的应用可以在各种机器人应用中找到。

公开(公告)号：US20170045894A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14855504

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy ,  Yinyin Liu ,  Kiet Tuan Chau

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods for controlling landings of a UAV in a landing zone including a plurality of landing bays. Various embodiments include a method implemented on a computing device for receiving continuous real-time sensor data from a transceiver and from sensors onboard the UAV, and detecting a target landing bay within the plurality of landing bays within the landing zone that is available for landing based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Orientation and position coordinates for landing in the target landing bay may be calculated based on the continuous real-time sensor data. Information regarding positions and flight vectors of a plurality of autonomous UAVs may be obtained, and a flight plan for landing in the target landing bay may be generated based on the orientation and the position coordinates, positions and flight vectors of the plurality of autonomous UAVs and a current orientation and position of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了用于控制包括多个着陆舱的着陆区域中的无人机的着陆的方法。 各种实施例包括在计算设备上实现的用于从收发器和UAV上的传感器接收连续实时传感器数据的方法，以及在着陆区域内的多个着陆间隔内检测可用于着陆的目标着陆舱 对连续实时传感器数据。 可以基于连续的实时传感器数据来计算目标着陆舱中着陆的定位和位置坐标。 可以获得关于多个自主UAV的位置和飞行向量的信息，并且可以基于多个自主UAV的方向和位置坐标，位置和飞行向量来生成用于着陆在目标着陆舱中的飞行计划，以及 无人机的当前方向和位置。

公开(公告)号：US09567079B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14849814

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Jonathon Thomas Johnson ,  Elizabeth V. M. Johnson

Inventor： Jonathon Thomas Johnson ,  Elizabeth V. M. Johnson

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C29/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/16 ,  B64C2201/18

Abstract: Current aircraft technology comprises of fixed wing, multi rotor and vectored engine design. The synthesis of fixed wing technology and vectoring engine technology has been implemented but limited to traditional fixed wing design aircraft. The aircraft presented has been designed with an innovation in airframe expectation, improved vectoring engine design system, and landing gear system.

Abstract translation: 目前的飞机技术包括固定翼，多转子和矢量引擎设计。 固定翼技术和矢量引擎技术的综合已经实施，但仅限于传统的固定翼设计飞机。 所提出的飞机设计具有机身预期的创新，改进的矢量引擎设计系统和起落架系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160376031A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14800395

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: Airogistic, L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeff MICHALSKI ,  Michael FOLEY

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G08G5/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/06

CPC classification number: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/0676 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a stand for launching, landing, testing, refueling and recharging a UAV, and methods for testing, landing and launching the UAV are disclosed. Further, embodiments may include transferring a payload onto or off of the UAV, and loading flight planning and diagnostic maintenance information to the UAV.

Abstract translation: 公布了无人机（UAV），无人机的发射，着陆，测试，加油和充电的立场，以及测试，着陆和发射无人机的方法。 此外，实施例可以包括将有效负载传送到无人机或从UAV开始，并将飞行计划和诊断维护信息加载到无人机。

公开(公告)号：US09481458B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14264636

申请日：2014-04-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Enrique Juan Casado Magaña ,  David Esteban-Campillo ,  David Scarlatti Jiménez ,  Ivan Maza ,  Fernando Caballero

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2220/42 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64F1/04 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: An autonomous battery replacement station for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided. The UAV includes a replaceable battery. The station includes (a) a landing platform configured to receive the UAV, (b) a storage location configured to store a replacement battery for the UAV, and (c) a means for swapping the replaceable battery on the UAV with a replacement battery from the storage location.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于无人机（UAV）的自主电池更换站。 无人机包括可更换的电池。 该车站包括：（a）配置成接收无人机的着陆平台，（b）配置为存储UAV的替换电池的存储位置，以及（c）用UA替换可更换电池的替换电池， 存储位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160257401A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14635743

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Buchmueller ,  Scott A. Green ,  Atishkumar Kalyan ,  Gur Kimchi

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G01C21/3423 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) which fly to destinations (e.g., for delivering items) may land on transportation vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks, etc.) for temporary transport. An agreement with the owner of the transportation vehicles (e.g., a shipping carrier) may be made for obtaining consent and determining compensation for landings, and the associated transportation vehicles that are available for landings may be identified by markers on the roof or other identification techniques. The routes of the transportation vehicles may be known and utilized to determine locations where UAVs will land on and take off from the transportation vehicles, and in cases of emergencies (e.g., due to low batteries, mechanical issues, etc.) the UAVs may land on the transportation vehicles for later retrieval.

Abstract translation: 飞往目的地（例如交付物品）的无人机（“UAV”）可以登陆运输车辆（例如运送卡车等）进行临时运输。 可以与运输工具的所有者（例如航运承运人）达成协议，以获得同意并确定着陆的赔偿，可用于着陆的相关运输车辆可以通过屋顶上的标记或其他识别技术来识别 。 运输车辆的路线可能是已知的，用于确定无人机将从运输车辆着陆和起飞的地点，并且在紧急情况下（例如，由于电池电量低，机械问题等），UAV可能会着陆 在运输车辆上进行后续检索。