公开(公告)号：US20180067482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15807399

申请日：2017-11-08

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Pablo Lema ,  Shu Ching IP

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08

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：US09902493B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15550392

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: HUTCHINSON

Inventor： Jean-Michel Simon ,  Christophe Dominiak ,  Sebastien Andre

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0025 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D35/06 ,  B64D35/08

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerodyne including a supporting structure, to which are connected: at least one supporting axial blower, attached to the supporting structure; at least one main engine driving the supporting blower; at least three attitude blowers controlling roll and pitch, each attitude blower having an electrical motor and being attached, respectively, to one of the elongate arms that are distributed in a laterally, outwardly projecting manner around the supporting structure, to which each arm is connected by an inner end portion, the axis of rotation of each attitude blower being attached relative to the supporting structure, and all the attitude blowers being located outside the space centrally occupied by the supporting blower; at least one battery for supplying power to the electrical motors of the attitude blowers; a landing gear attached under the supporting structure; and a nacelle for holding the battery and a payload.

公开(公告)号：US09902490B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15658168

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Beckman ,  Allan Ko

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/06 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B64C11/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C27/32 ,  G05D13/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C11/00 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2230/14 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D13/00 ,  Y02T50/166

Abstract: Aerial vehicles may be operated with discrete sets of propellers, which may be selected for a specific purpose or on a specific basis. The discrete sets of propellers may be operated separately or in tandem with one another, and at varying power levels. For example, a set of propellers may be selected to optimize the thrust, lift, maneuverability or efficiency of an aerial vehicle based on a position or other operational characteristic of the aerial vehicle, or an environmental condition encountered by the aerial vehicle. At least one of the propellers may be statically or dynamically imbalanced, such that the propeller emits a predetermined sound during operation. A balanced propeller may be specifically modified to cause the aerial vehicle to emit the predetermined sound by changing one or more parameters of the balanced propeller and causing the balanced propeller to be statically or dynamically imbalanced.

公开(公告)号：US09897456B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15234635

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Guillaume Hoareau ,  Johannes J. Liebenberg ,  John G. Musial ,  Todd R. Whitman

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/36 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3691

Abstract: Dynamically establishing a temporary safe evacuation route away from an unsafe situation using unmanned vehicles. The temporary safe evacuation route is determined based on real-time information regarding the unsafe situation. A network of unmanned vehicles are deployed and positioned at determined points along the safe evacuation route. Guidance is provided to the network of unmanned vehicles for display along the safe evacuation route by the unmanned vehicle to aid people in evacuating from the unsafe situation. Information in real time regarding the unsafe situation may be received from the unmanned vehicles. Based on the information received, the safe evacuation route may be adjusted.

公开(公告)号：US20180046187A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15235513

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Hayk Martirosyan ,  Adam Bry ,  Matthew Donahoe ,  Abraham Bachrach ,  Justin Michael Sadowski

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06T7/20 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06T7/292 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to autonomously navigate a physical environment while capturing images of the physical environment. In some embodiments, the motion of the UAV and a subject in the physical environment may be estimated based in part on images of the physical environment captured by the UAV. In response to estimating the motions, image capture by the UAV may be dynamically adjusted to satisfy a specified criterion related to a quality of the image capture.

公开(公告)号：US20180044029A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15233507

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Patrick C. Koegler

Inventor： Patrick C. Koegler ,  Leslie J. Koegler

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H02K7/14 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64F5/10 ,  H02K7/14

Abstract: A coaxial, aligned electric motor group for propelling an unmanned aerial system. The electric motor group includes a first electric motor having a first rotor and a first stator, the first rotor including as a portion thereof or supporting as an attachment thereto an axially elongate first power output shaft, and a second electric motor having a second rotor and a hollow second stator. The first power output shaft extends coaxially through the hollow second stator, and the second rotor includes as a portion thereof, or supporting as an attachment thereto, an axially elongate second power output shaft.

公开(公告)号：US09892322B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15651672

申请日：2017-07-17

Applicant: Trace Live Network Inc.

Inventor： Paul Beard ,  Cameron Chell ,  Jamie Clarke ,  Craig McDermott ,  Erika Racicot ,  Paul Readwin

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/30196 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a subject using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are disclosed. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes an onboard camera to capture/stream multiple images. An onboard visual recognition module isolates image elements by analyzing the captured images, and determines whether the image elements correspond or do not correspond to the subject. Current image elements corresponding to a subject are stored in a positive database, and non-corresponding current image elements are stored in a negative database. An onboard subject tracking module defines the chosen subject, determines attributes of the subject based on comparisons of image elements, and follows the subject by directing the attitude control system to adjust the velocity and orientation of the UAV based on the determined attributes.

公开(公告)号：US20180041733A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15229897

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Avigilon Corporation

Inventor： Mahesh Saptharishi

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  G06K9/00765 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A video surveillance system having a plurality of aerial camera devices such as cameras on drones operable from a plurality of docking stations. Each station having a dock for receiving, charging, and controlling the aerial camera devices.

公开(公告)号：US20180029477A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15663387

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: Simon Gojcaj

Inventor： Simon Gojcaj

IPC: B60L8/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B60L8/003 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64D13/06 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64D2013/0651 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: A solar power system for a drone. The system including a shell with at least one solar cell adapted for placement on an exterior surface of a drone. The system coupled to a controller, the controller distributing collected solar energy to the various systems of the drone including the power systems containing batteries and the motor systems adapted to propel the drone.

公开(公告)号：US09878786B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14630114

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Hon Wah Chin ,  William David Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  TOny S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.