公开(公告)号：US20190248487A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16272111

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Kristen Marie Holtz ,  Hayk Martirosyan ,  Jack Louis Zhu ,  Adam Parker Bry ,  Matthew Joseph Donahoe ,  Abraham Galton Bachrach ,  Peter Benjamin Henry ,  Ryan David Kennedy

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G06K9/00201 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/00718

Abstract: A technique is introduced for autonomous landing by an aerial vehicle. In some embodiments, the introduced technique includes processing a sensor data such as images captured by onboard cameras to generate a ground map comprising multiple cells. A suitable footprint, comprising a subset of the multiple cells in the ground map that satisfy one or more landing criteria, is selected and control commands are generated to cause the aerial vehicle to autonomously land on an area corresponding to the footprint. In some embodiments, the introduced technique involves a geometric smart landing process to select a relatively flat area on the ground for landing. In some embodiments, the introduced technique involves a semantic smart landing process where semantic information regarding detected objects is incorporated into the ground map.

公开(公告)号：US20190084677A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15607704

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: Charles VanHaelst

Inventor： Charles VanHaelst

IPC: B64D1/18 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64F3/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/18 ,  A47L1/02 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B2203/0217 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  E04D15/006 ,  E04G23/002 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0866

Abstract: A quadcopter pressure washer that may facilitate cleaning objects and surfaces in remote areas. The quadcopter pressure washer includes a tubular airframe, a plurality of rotary motors, a battery and controller, a pair of antennae, a signal receiver, a nozzle, a turret, a high-pressure hose, a pressure washer, a direct current or a DC power source, an alternating current/direct current or a AC/DC converter and a 120V AC power source. The quadcopter pressure washer also includes an operator control panel include additional a pair of antennae that extend upward in a programmable position from the operator control panel to transmit or receive any suitable electromagnetic signals. The additional pair of antennae utilizes state-of-the-art Doppler radar technology in electrical communication with the battery and controller. The operator control panel includes a signal emitter positioned in front of the operator control panel.

公开(公告)号：US20180257776A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15916336

申请日：2018-03-09

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Long N. Phan ,  Mohammad Imani Nejad ,  Matthew Sweetland

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D33/10 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes at least one rotor motor configured to drive at least one propeller to rotate; and a micro hybrid generator system configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor. The micro hybrid generator system includes a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor; a small engine configured to generate mechanical power; and a generator motor coupled to the small engine and configured to generate electrical power from the mechanical power generated by the small engine. The unmanned aerial vehicle also includes a cooling system configured to couple to the micro hybrid generator system. The cooling system includes one or more plates; and a plurality of fins extending from each of the one or more plates. The cooling system is configured to dissipate heat from the micro hybrid generator system.

公开(公告)号：US20180251217A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15756048

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: PRODRONE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kazuo ICHIHARA ,  Kiyokazu SUGAKI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F3/00 ,  G05D1/08

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a still position in the air, allowing a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a plurality of rotors to move swiftly to a given position in the air and make its airframe hover stably in that position, the apparatus including a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a plurality of rotors, a stationary plane from which and on which the miniature unmanned aerial vehicle takes off and lands, and a plurality of string-like members which link the miniature unmanned aerial vehicle with the stationary plane, wherein the plurality of string-like members are stretched to a length for all the members to become tense when the miniature unmanned aerial vehicle has come to a specified position which is a given position in the air. Also, it is preferable that the plurality of string-like members include at least three string-like members.

公开(公告)号：US20180245365A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15752901

申请日：2016-08-17

Applicant: H3 Dynamics Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Inventor： Taras Wankewycz

IPC: E04H6/44 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: E04H6/44 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/222 ,  E04H6/04 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/025

Abstract: The application provides a storage unit for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The storage unit includes a container, a UAV landing platform, and a receptacle. The container is provided for enclosing the UAV. The receptacle is positioned above the UAV landing platform and it includes at least one inclined surface for guiding a landing UAV to a predetermined UAV landing position on the UAV landing platform.

公开(公告)号：US09994314B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US15376651

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: X DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Erik Christopher Chubb ,  Damon Vander Lind

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F03D5/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  F03D13/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A method includes operating an aerial vehicle in a hover-flight orientation. The aerial vehicle is connected to a tether that defines a tether sphere having a radius based on a length of the tether, and the tether is connected to a ground station. The method includes positioning the aerial vehicle at a first location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The method includes transitioning the aerial vehicle from the hover-flight orientation to a forward-flight orientation, such that the aerial vehicle moves from the tether sphere. And the method includes operating the aerial vehicle in the forward-flight orientation to ascend at an angle of ascent to a second location that is substantially on the tether sphere. The first and second locations are substantially downwind of the ground station.

公开(公告)号：US20180118374A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15663238

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: STABILIS INC.

Inventor： Manuel Lombardini ,  Joseph Koehler ,  Rashad Moarref

IPC: B64F3/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L9/00

CPC classification number: B64F3/02 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64C2201/201

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle system includes a ground station including a case, a power supply housed in the case, and a tether having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end of the tether is coupled to the case. The unmanned aerial vehicle system also includes a module including smart battery authentication circuitry configured to be coupled to the second end of the tether. The module is configured to be connected to an unmanned aerial vehicle. The smart battery authentication circuitry enables the unmanned aerial vehicle to receive power from the power supply housed in the case when the module is connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170366980A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15671439

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC

Inventor： Lee PRIEST ,  Joseph HUMMER

IPC: H04W16/18 ,  B64F5/40 ,  B64F1/36 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W88/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/18 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/362 ,  B64F5/40 ,  G07C9/00126 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A cell site with a landing zone for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) includes a cell tower including cell site components for wireless service; a cabinet or shelter with equipment for the wireless service; and one or more landing zones defined at the cell site for the UAV with associated structure for each of the one or more landing zones, equipment for one or more purposes associated with the UAV, and access privileges to the cell site for personnel associated with the UAV, wherein the one or more landing zones are located on one or more of the cell tower, the cabinet or shelter, and surrounding geography around the cell tower.

公开(公告)号：US09800091B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent, Jr. ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare

IPC: B64F3/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F3/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.

公开(公告)号：US20170158354A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15360116

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： Frederick L. Bourne ,  Peter James Waltner ,  Simon Gharibian

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64C27/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/8236 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64F3/02 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: A detachable power transfer device for a rotary-wing aircraft includes a docking station integrated into the rotary-wing aircraft. A power pod of the detachable power transfer device is constructed and arranged to detachably connect to the docking station for transferring power to the rotary-wing aircraft.