公开(公告)号：US20170185084A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15349749

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Mengqiu Wang ,  Lixin Liu ,  Pengxiang Jin ,  Jia Lu ,  Tong Zhang

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/042 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/0858

Abstract: A method for controlling an aerial system with a rotor enclosed by a housing, including: operating the rotor in a flight mode, detecting a grab event indicative of the aerial system being grabbed, and automatically operating the rotor in a standby mode. A method for controlling an aerial system including a central axis extending normal to a lateral plane of the aerial system, including: generating a first aerodynamic force with a set of rotors enclosed by a housing, detecting that an acute angle between the central axis and a gravity vector is greater than a threshold angle, and operating each rotor of the set of rotors to cooperatively generate a second aerodynamic force less than the first aerodynamic force with the set of rotors.

公开(公告)号：US09573701B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14452819

申请日：2014-08-06

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Paul A. Beardsley ,  Michael Eriksson ,  Javier Alonso-Mora ,  Joern Rehder

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/362 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1835 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/042 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A method of docking and recharging using a base station and a station-mating frame on the multicopter. The base station includes an upward-facing camera that is used by a docking controller to detect the presence, position, and orientation of a frame, with infrared light-emitting diodes arranged in a predefined pattern. The controller of the base station acts to emit wireless signals to the multicopter to guide the multicopter with its station-mating frame to a predefined position above the base station. The controller transmits a wireless signal to the multicopter to reduce thrust, and the multicopter lowers itself onto a sloped receiving surface that may be arranged in a crown pattern to provide passive gravity-driven centering, which causes the station-mating frame to slide to a lowest vertical point of the receiving assembly. A locking mechanism engages to lock the frame in place and provide electrical contact for recharging.

Abstract translation: 一种使用多台飞机上的基站和站对接框架进行对接和再充电的方法。 基站包括向上的摄像机，其由对接控制器用于利用以预定模式布置的红外发光二极管来检测框架的存在，位置和取向。 基站的控制器用于向多机器发射无线信号，以引导具有其站配对帧的多机器到基站上方的预定位置。 控制器将无线信号发射到多重飞行器以减小推力，并且多机器将自身降低到倾斜的接收表面上，该倾斜的接收表面可以布置成冠状图案以提供被动重力驱动的定心，这使得站配合框架滑动到 接收组件的最低垂直点。 锁定机构接合以将框架锁定在适当位置并提供用于再充电的电气接触。

公开(公告)号：US09527604B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14736378

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation

Inventor： Robert C. Melish ,  Kenneth J. Neeld ,  Richard L. Orner, Jr.

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/025

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a 360 degree capture engagement cage that can recover a UAV approaching from any direction. The systems described herein may be used regardless of wind direction. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system. Other embodiments may be used as including both an upper and lower tether for the engagement cage.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例一般涉及机载无人机（UAV）的安全停止和恢复。 具体实施例提供可以恢复从任何方向接近的UAV的360度捕获接合笼。 可以使用本文描述的系统，而不管风向如何。 本文描述的系统也可以用作仅基于空气的系统。 其他实施例可以用于包括用于接合笼的上部和下部系绳。

公开(公告)号：US09499265B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14815930

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: Skycatch, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Sanz ,  Samuel Giles Miller ,  Jonathan Shyaun Noorani ,  Behrooze Sirang

IPC: B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/02 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a UAV to land within and interface with a UAV ground station (UAVGS). In particular, one or more embodiments described herein include systems and methods that enable a UAV to conveniently interface with and land within a UAV ground station (UAVGS). For example, one or more embodiments include a UAV that includes a landing base and landing frame that interfaces with a landing housing of a UAVGS.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于自主着陆无人机（UAV）的系统和方法。 特别地，本文描述的系统和方法使得UAV能够落在UAV地面站（UAVGS）内并与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接合。 特别地，本文描述的一个或多个实施例包括使无人机能够方便地与UAV地面站（UAVGS）接口并落在其中的系统和方法。 例如，一个或多个实施例包括UAV，其包括与UAVGS的着陆壳体接合的着陆基座和着陆架。

公开(公告)号：US20160221689A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14952949

申请日：2015-11-26

Applicant: Christopher Ralph Tridico

Inventor： Christopher Ralph Tridico

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D47/02 ,  B64F1/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: The present invention is a system which facilitates the launch and recovery of an aircraft or other vehicle by another vehicle or site. This system includes cables, wires or other “lines” that are connected to both the subject vehicle and the launch and recovery platform and facilities to extend, retract and position these lines. When the relative motion of the subject vehicle and launch and recovery platform causes the lines to intersect, the lines are connected to each other by means of a hook, carabiner or similar attachment device resulting in the effective capture of the subject vehicle. One or both of the lines may then be retracted resulting in the recovery of the subject vehicle. Launch is accomplished by extending one or both of the lines and subsequently releasing the attachment device.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种便于由其他车辆或场所发射和回收飞机或其他车辆的系统。 该系统包括连接到主车辆和发射和恢复平台的电缆，电线或其他“线路”以及用于延伸，缩回和定位这些线路的设备。 当主体车辆和发射和恢复平台的相对运动导致线路相交时，线路通过钩，卡扣或相似的附接装置彼此连接，从而有效地捕获本车辆。 然后可以将一条或两条线缩回，导致本车辆的恢复。 发射通过延伸一条或两条线并随后释放附着装置来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20160039300A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14800487

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd

Inventor： Mingxi Wang ,  Hualiang Qiu ,  Mingyu Wang

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64F1/007

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for swapping the battery on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while providing continuous power to at least one system on the UAV. The UAV may be able to identify and land on an energy provision station autonomously. The UAV may take off and/or land on the energy provision station. The UAV may communicate with the energy provision station. The energy provision station may store and charge batteries for use on a UAV. The UAV and/or the energy provision station may have a backup energy source to provide continuous power to the UAV.

公开(公告)号：US20150274321A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14227007

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Gerald Miller

IPC: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B66C23/18

Abstract: A system for arresting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In an illustrative embodiment, a crane has an arrestment receiver that can pivot around the crane. A UAV has a hook on one of its wings that can latch onto the arrestment receiver during flight. After latching onto the arrestment receiver, the UAV pivots around the end of the crane until the UAV comes to rest. The UAV and the arrestment receiver each include optical alignment systems that facilitate the connection between the hook and the arrestment receiver.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制止无人机（UAV）的系统。 在说明性实施例中，起重机具有能围绕起重机枢转的止动接收器。 无人机在其一个机翼上有一个钩子，可以在飞行过程中锁定到拦截接收器上。 在锁定到紧急接收器之后，无人机围绕着起重机的端部转动，直到无人机停止运转。 无人机和擒纵接收器各自包括有助于挂钩和止动接收器之间的连接的光学对准系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150266575A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14222158

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Brandon Borko

Inventor： Brandon Borko

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/12 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/101

Abstract: A system for facilitating automated landing and takeoff of an autonomous or pilot controlled hovering air vehicle with a cooperative underbody at a stationary or mobile landing place and an automated storage system used in conjunction with the landing and takeoff mechanism that stores and services a plurality of UAVs is described. The system is primarily characterized in that the landing mechanism is settable with 6 axes in roll, pitch, yaw, and x, y and z and becomes aligned with and intercepts the air vehicle in flight and decelerates the vehicle with respect to vehicle's inertial limits. The air vehicle and capture mechanism are provided with a transmitter and receiver to coordinate vehicle priority and distance and angles between landing mechanism and air vehicle. The landing and takeoff system has means of tracking the position and orientation of the UAV in real time. The landing mechanism will be substantially aligned to the base of the air vehicle. With small UAVs, their lifting capacity is limited. Reducing sensing and computation requirements by having the landing plate perform the precision adjustments for the landing operation allows for increased flight time and/or payload capacity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于促进自主着陆和起飞的自动着陆和起飞的系统，其具有在固定或移动着陆地点的协作车身，以及与着陆和起飞机构结合使用的自动存储系统，其存储和服务多个UAV 被描述。 该系统的主要特征在于，着陆机构可设置为具有卷轴，俯仰，偏航以及x，y和z的6个轴线，并与飞行中的空中车辆对准并截取，并相对于车辆的惯性极限使车辆减速。 飞行器和捕获机构设置有发射器和接收器，以协调车辆优先级，着陆机构和机动车辆之间的距离和角度。 着陆和起飞系统具有实时跟踪无人机的位置和方向的方法。 着陆机构将基本上与机动车辆的底座对准。 对于小型无人机，起重能力有限。 通过使着陆板执行着陆操作的精确调整来减少感测和计算要求，可以增加飞行时间和/或有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US08944373B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13483330

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Matthew Robert Dickson ,  Craig Aram Thomasian

Inventor： Matthew Robert Dickson ,  Craig Aram Thomasian

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Line capture devices for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a line capture device body having a line slot with an open end and a closed end. A retainer is positioned proximate to the line slot and has a rotor with a plurality of rotor arms positioned to extend at least partially across the line slot as the rotor rotates relative to the body. A joint rotatably couples the rotor to the body, and a ratchet device is operably coupled to the rotor to allow the rotor to rotate in a first direction and at least restrict the rotor arm from rotating in a second direction opposite the first. In other embodiments, the retainer can include other arrangements, for example, one or more wire-shaped elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无人机的线捕获装置，以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有开口端和封闭端的线槽的线捕获装置主体。 保持器定位成靠近线槽并且具有转子，转子具有多个转子臂，转子臂定位成随着转子相对于主体旋转而至少部分地跨越线槽延伸。 关节可旋转地将转子连接到主体，并且棘轮装置可操作地联接到转子，以允许转子沿第一方向旋转，并且至少限制转子臂沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转。 在其他实施例中，保持器可以包括其它布置，例如一个或多个线形元件。

公开(公告)号：US20150001340A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14313350

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Arcturus UAV LLC

Inventor： Mark Cameron Allen ,  D'Milo Dean Hallerberg ,  Greg P. Timm

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64F1/025

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recovery system comprises a base and a pneumatic capture net, including a set of upwardly extending, flexible, inflatable tubes, supported by a capture net support assembly. Drag forces are exerted on a UAV by the set of tubes when the UAV flies into them. In some examples the recovery system includes a plurality of decelerators, each decelerator having a supply of a restraint strap, connected to the pneumatic net, which can be pulled from the decelerator upon the application of a sufficient force so that movement of the pneumatic net is resistible by forces exertable by the decelerators on the pneumatic net.

Abstract translation: 无人飞行器（UAV）回收系统包括基座和气动捕获网，其包括由捕获网支撑组件支撑的一组向上延伸的柔性可充气管。 当无人机进入其中时，该组管子对无人机施加拖拉力。 在一些示例中，回收系统包括多个减速器，每个减速器具有连接到气动网的约束带的供应，其可以在施加足够的力时从减速器拉动，使得气动网的移动为 可抵抗由气动网上的减速器施加的力。