公开(公告)号：US09637227B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14855448

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： William Henry Von Novak ,  Linda Stacey Irish

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B64C27/08 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02P3/12 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02P3/12 ,  Y02T10/7033

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems of various embodiments are disclosed including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a hybrid rotor drive system. The UAV may include a frame, a primary rotor, a plurality of auxiliary rotors, a battery, and a processor coupled to the battery and the auxiliary rotors. The primary rotor may be configured to generate thrust with a downwash of air. The plurality of auxiliary rotors may each be at least partially disposed in the downwash of air generated by the primary rotor. The plurality of auxiliary rotors may be configured to be able to harvest energy from the downwash of air. The battery may be configured to store at least some of the energy harvested from the downwash of air by the plurality of auxiliary rotors. The processor may be configured with processor-executable instructions to utilize the plurality of auxiliary rotors to provide flight control for the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US09630710B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14527674

申请日：2014-10-29

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Donald Bolden Hutson

IPC: B64C37/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64C25/38 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C25/38 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles and methods for providing the same are disclosed. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations related to a support frame. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations with a continuous track for ground propulsion. The unmanned aerial vehicles may have various configurations related to payload clamps.

公开(公告)号：US09630703B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15012152

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD

Inventor： Tao Wang ,  Tao Zhao ,  Zhi Gang Ou

IPC: F04D29/32 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A63H27/00 ,  F01D5/02 ,  B64C11/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  A63H27/001 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  F01D5/025

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.

公开(公告)号：US09630517B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14644260

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Defense Agency For Technology And Quality

Inventor： Ki Young Lee ,  Ki Jung Kang

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/32

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2025/325 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066

Abstract: Disclosed are an unmanned aerial vehicle, a charging station, and an automatic charging system for an unmanned aerial vehicle including the same. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a main body which includes a plurality of rotors, and is capable of flying and vertical taking off and landing by the rotors; a battery which is mounted in the main body for supplying power and is chargeable; a landing gear which includes a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal having different polarities and electrically connected to the battery, and is provided at a lower part of the main body; and a controller configured to control the main body.

公开(公告)号：US20170090481A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14864508

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: Kespry, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Parker Clark ,  Chang Young Kim

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S17/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/933 ,  G05D1/102

Abstract: An enhanced distance detection system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is described here. The distance detection system includes a distance detector, which may have a limited scope of distance detection, and a directional controller, which allows extending the dimension or scope of the distance detector as the vehicle travels and performs missions. The directional controller can change the detection direction of the distance detector with a motorized gimbal or functionally similar system, and the change in the detection direction can be integrated with the status of and other instructions executed by the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170081025A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15179859

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: THE HAYDEN EFFECT, LLC

Inventor： Raymond Don Hayden

IPC: B64C27/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/52 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vertical or short takeoff and landing, and operational control during flight. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises two or more counter driven rings with one or more airfoils attached. In one variant, there is an upper ring and a lower ring, each with multiple airfoils attached. In one variant, lift is generated largely via ambient air currents, allowing for long term on-station operation of the device. In another variant, a fuselage (or parts thereof) of the apparatus can be independently controlled, including for example as to attitude relative to other components of the craft.

公开(公告)号：US20170073071A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15358081

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: Guided Systems Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jared David Salzmann ,  J Eric Corban

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B60Q1/02 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: Infrastructure is remotely inspected using a sensor pod such as an unmanned ground vehicle and sensors adapted to inspect a surface of the infrastructure and an unmanned aircraft adapted to interoperate with the sensor pod. The sensor pod drives along the surface of the infrastructure being inspected. A tether to the unmanned aircraft deploys and retrieves the sensor pod on the surface of the infrastructure. Electronic sensors of the sensor pod are deployable in a crevice of the surface of the infrastructure obstructed from view by the unmanned aircraft. The unmanned aircraft can comprise a radio repeater adapted to relay ground commands to the sensor pod.

Abstract translation: 使用诸如无人地面车辆的传感器舱以及适于检查基础设施的表面的传感器舱以及适于与传感器舱相互操作的无人飞行器来远程检查基础设施。 传感器舱沿被检查的基础设施的表面驱动。 无人机的系绳部署并检索基础设施表面上的传感器盒。 传感器舱的电子传感器可部署在基础设施表面的缝隙中，由无人驾驶的飞机视野所遮蔽。 无人驾驶飞机可以包括适于将地面命令中继到传感器舱的无线电中继器。

公开(公告)号：US20170066530A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15335851

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: Guided Systems Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jared David Salzmann ,  J Eric Corban

IPC: B64C27/04 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: An interior length of a confined space is inspected by autonomously flying an unmanned aerial vehicle having a sensor pod. The sensor pod can be tethered to the unmanned aerial vehicle and lowered into the confined space from above perhaps by an electromechanical hoist. An altitude or heading of the sensor pod can be measured. The confined space can be the flue of a chimney.

Abstract translation: 通过自主地飞行具有传感器盒的无人驾驶飞行器来检查密闭空间的内部长度。 传感器荚可以连接到无人驾驶飞行器上，也可以通过机电式起重机从上方降到密闭空间。 可以测量传感器舱的高度或航向。 密闭的空间可以是烟囱的烟道。

公开(公告)号：US09581999B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14698114

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: Wesley Zhou

Inventor： Wesley Zhou

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01C11/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0011 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C11/00 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G06K9/00637 ,  G06K9/00711 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method of home inspection comprising guiding a drone through a home along a selected inspection path, transmitting signals from the drone to establishing a flight path through the home, storing the flight path on a server, accessing the flight path from a programmed interactive digital device, launching the drone using said programmed interactive digital device, directing the drone through the home along the flight path and transmitting video signals from the drone and employing the video signals to provide a visual view of the property on a display of the interactive digital device. In another embodiment, the buyer can guide the drone along a flight path determined by the buyer in real time.

Abstract translation: 一种家庭检查方法，包括沿着所选择的检查路径引导无人机通过家庭，从无人机传输信号以建立通过家庭的飞行路径，将飞行路径存储在服务器上，从编程的交互式数字设备接入飞行路径 使用所述编程的交互式数字设备发射无人机，将无人机沿着飞行路线引导到家中，并且从无人机传输视频信号并采用视频信号以在交互式数字设备的显示器上提供属性的视觉视图。 在另一个实施例中，买方可以沿着买方实时确定的飞行路线来引导无人机。

公开(公告)号：US09581443B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14660672

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: Ronald D. Shaw

Inventor： Jesse Gil

IPC: G01C15/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B05B13/00

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.

Abstract translation: 具有集成到无人驾驶飞行器中的全站仪的测量系统与位于已知站点坐标上的多个移动通信站通信。 通过将移动通信站定位在已知坐标上，飞行器的位置被精确地进行三角测量和控制。 施工图被加载到系统中，从而允许车辆将其定位在图中指定的特定点处，用于标记现场施工网格线。