公开(公告)号：US20160244187A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14631137

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Calvin Byers ,  Gonzalo Salgueiro

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，控制器指示停靠在着陆鲈鱼上的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）执行飞行前测试程序的飞行前测试操作。 响应于执行飞行前测试操作的UAV，控制器从登陆鲈鱼的一个或多个力传感器接收与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据。 控制器确定与飞行前测试操作相关联的传感器数据是否在可接受的范围内。 控制器部分地基于无人机已经通过飞行前测试程序的确定，使无人机从起落架起飞。

公开(公告)号：US20160144982A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14272125

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Deere & Company

Inventor： Ramanathan Sugumaran

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/36 ,  A01D41/12 ,  B64C25/32 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/52 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/005 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: An aerial vehicle docking system includes a landing pad and an aerial vehicle. The landing pad has a concave landing surface and a depression. The aerial vehicle has landing gear and a protrusion. The protrusion is shaped to mate with the depression. The protrusion and the landing gear are positioned on a bottom surface of the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 飞行器对接系统包括着陆垫和飞行器。 着陆垫具有凹入的着陆面和凹陷。 飞行器具有起落架和突起。 该突起成形为与凹陷配合。 突起和起落架位于飞行器的底面上。

公开(公告)号：US20160023762A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14828312

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingyu Wang

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/22 ,  G05D1/0684

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.

公开(公告)号：US08951086B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13954218

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： Adam John Woodworth ,  James Peverill ,  Greg Vulikh ,  Jeremy Scott Hollman

IPC: A63H17/02 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C15/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A63H27/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/30 ,  A63H27/001 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C15/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D1/14 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D27/26

Abstract: An aircraft for unmanned aviation is described. The aircraft includes an airframe, a pair of fins attached to a rear portion of the airframe, a pair of dihedral braces attached to a bottom portion of the airframe, a first thrust-vectoring (“T/V”) module and a second T/V module, and an electronics module. The electronics module provides commands to the two T/V modules. The two T/V modules are configured to provide lateral and longitudinal control to the aircraft by directly controlling a thrust vector for each of the pitch, the roll, and the yaw of the aircraft. The use of directly articulated electrical motors as T/V modules enables the aircraft to execute tight-radius turns over a wide range of airspeeds.

公开(公告)号：US20140284429A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14274938

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： ADAM WOODWORTH ,  Brandon Suarez

IPC: B64C15/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C15/00 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2211/00

Abstract: An aircraft for unmanned aviation is described. The aircraft includes an airframe, a pair of fins attached to a rear portion of the airframe, a pair of dihedral braces attached to a bottom portion of the airframe, a first thrust vectoring module and a second thrust vectoring module, and an electronics module. The electronics module provides commands to the two thrust vectoring modules. The two thrust vectoring modules are configured to provide lateral and longitudinal control to the aircraft by directly controlling a thrust vector for each of the pitch, the roll, and the yaw of the aircraft. The use of directly articulated electrical motors as thrust vectoring modules enables the aircraft to execute tight-radius turns over a wide range of airspeeds.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种无人驾驶飞机。 飞机包括机身，连接到机身后部的一对翅片，连接到机身底部的一对二面支架，第一推力矢量模块和第二推力矢量模块以及电子模块。 电子模块向两个推力矢量模块提供命令。 两个推力矢量模块被配置为通过直接控制飞行器的俯仰，滚动和偏航中的每一个的推力矢量来向飞行器提供侧向和纵向控制。 使用直接铰接的电动机作为推力矢量模块使飞机能够在宽范围的空速下执行紧半径的转弯。

公开(公告)号：US20140231578A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13826412

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Barry Lavoie

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64D47/08 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a method of use. The UAV may comprise a UAV platform designed around a sensor system. The UAV platform may adjust itself in order to stabilize the sensor system. The UAV platform may comprise front UAV wings, back UAV wings, and a payload chamber. The front UAV wings and back UAV wings may adjust themselves by rotating about a line approximately perpendicular to the UAV's flight line. The payload chamber may adjust itself by rotating about the UAV's flight line. The sensor system may be located in an optimal location on the UAV platform, for example, behind the nose as far back as the front UAV wings. The sensor system may comprise an infrared (IR) and a visible camera.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）及其使用方法。 UAV可以包括围绕传感器系统设计的UAV平台。 无人机平台可以调整自身以稳定传感器系统。 UAV平台可以包括前无人机前翼，后卫无人机翼和有效载荷舱。 无人机的前翼和后方无人机翼可以通过围绕大致垂直于无人机的飞行线的线旋转。 有效载荷室可以通过围绕无人机的飞行线旋转来调整自身。 传感器系统可以位于无人机平台上的最佳位置，例如，在前方无人机前方的后方，鼻子后方。 传感器系统可以包括红外（IR）和可见相机。

公开(公告)号：US20240103532A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US17936155

申请日：2022-09-28

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Theresa Emsbach ,  Michael J. Browne

IPC: G05D1/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/62 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/64

CPC classification number: G05D1/0676 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/62 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V20/17 ,  G06V20/64 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  G06T2207/10032

Abstract: A computing system receives sensor data that includes, for a reporting aeronautical vehicle of a set of one or more reporting aeronautical vehicles, one or more images captured by the reporting aeronautical vehicle. For the image of the sensor data, the computing system identifies one or more candidate landing zones within the image. For the candidate landing zone identified, the computing system estimates a geographic position of the candidate landing zone; and associates an identifier of the candidate landing zone with the geographic position. The computing system receives, from a client device, a request for a landing zone for an aeronautical vehicle. Responsive to the request, the computing system selects from among the one or more candidate landing zones, a target candidate landing zone; and sends the geographic position estimated for the target candidate landing zone to the client device.

公开(公告)号：US20230348104A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US17900017

申请日：2022-08-31

Applicant: Skydio, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Allen Lowe ,  Yevgeniy Kozlenko ,  Christopher C. Berthelet ,  Christopher Brian Grasberger ,  Roderick Donald Bacon

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60L53/16

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D47/00

Abstract: A base station for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed. The base station includes: an enclosure; a slide mechanism that is connected to the enclosure and which is repositionable between a retracted position and an extended position; a cradle that is connected to the slide mechanism and which is configured for docking with the UAV such that the UAV is movable into and out of the enclosure during repositioning of the slide mechanism between the retracted position and the extended position; and a charging hub that is connected to the slide mechanism and which is configured for electrical connection to a power source of the UAV to charge the power source.

公开(公告)号：US20230174233A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17544535

申请日：2021-12-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Nelson Alexander Brock

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60J7/0007 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: This disclosure describes a moonroof accessory panel. The moonroof accessory panel may be a structure that may be removably attached to a moonroof area of a vehicle. The moonroof accessory panel may be used to hold a drone associated with the vehicle such that the drone may take-off from and land on the moonroof accessory panel. The top of the moonroof accessory panel may also be accessible from the cabin of the vehicle such that a user may place the drone on top of the moonroof accessory panel while inside the cabin. The moonroof accessory panel may also be used for other purposes beyond holding drones as well.

公开(公告)号：US20190241282A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16329833

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: Armin Strobel

Inventor： Armin Strobel

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/36 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/222 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D37/005 ,  B64F1/362

Abstract: A ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docking station is provided. The docking station comprises: a guide sized to receive a ducted fan UAV; and a housing communicatively coupled to the guide. The housing comprises: a storage assembly comprising: at least one compartment sized to store the UAV; and at least one dampening system coupled to the at least one storage compartment for cushioning the UAV.