Unmanned aerial vehicle protective frame configuration

    公开(公告)号:US09889930B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US14557403

    申请日:2014-12-01

    Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes a frame that provides both structural support for the UAV and protection for foreign objects that may come into contact with the UAV. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV may also include one or more pushing motor and propeller assemblies that are oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor(s) may be engaged and the pushing propeller(s) will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.

    DROPPING MECHANISM WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNTING POINTS

    公开(公告)号:US20180022455A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-25

    申请号:US15655805

    申请日:2017-07-20

    Inventor: Dustin McCaslin

    Abstract: A dropping mechanism with universal mounting points includes a device for securing a payload to a drone, mechanically releasing it and mounting additional accessories that can be used during flight. The dropping mechanism can be attached to either the landing gear or body of the drone, in an orientation that allows contact between the release trigger and the drone's camera. A notch and groove system holds a sliding restraint in place, keeping the payload secure during flight. Once the release trigger is pushed, an energized member pulls the sliding restraint allowing the payload to drop. Since the camera is pointed down to actuate the trigger, the user can watch as the payload falls to the ground. The use of a mechanical dropping system makes this device compatible with drones that only have an electrical connection for the camera. Universal mounting points allow attachment of a wide variety of accessories.

    Hybrid multicopter and fixed wing aerial vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US09873508B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-23

    申请号:US15585743

    申请日:2017-05-03

    Inventor: Jacob Apkarian

    Abstract: An aerial vehicle is includes a wing, first and second rotors, and a movement sensor. The first and second multicopter rotors are rotatably coupled to the wing, the first multicopter rotor is rotatable relative to the wing about a first lateral axis, and the second multicopter rotor is rotatable relative to the wing about a second lateral axis. Each multicopter rotor is coupled to each other multicopter rotor, wherein the multicopter rotors are restricted to collective synchronous rotation relative to the wing between a multicopter configuration and a fixed-wing configuration. The movement sensor is coupled to the multicopter rotors, wherein the movement sensor is positioned to rotate relative to the wing when the multicopter rotors rotate relative to the wing between the multicopter and fixed-wing configurations.

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