Abstract:
Disclosed are a method, system, and a computer readable medium for dynamic routing of a drone. The method includes receiving a first flight mission by the drone, the first flight mission having a first cost relating to resources of the drone; flying the drone and capturing data according to the flight mission by a sensor; assessing quality of the captured data; and comparing the quality of the captured data to a pre-defined threshold. If the quality is below the threshold, continue with obtaining a second or further flight mission different from the first flight mission, and flying the drone and capturing data according to the second or further flight mission, the second or further flight mission having a second or further cost relating to resources of the drone. If the quality is equal or above the threshold, continue flying the drone and capturing data according to the current flight mission.
Abstract:
A method and a system for inertial measurement. The method includes controlling at least one imaging sensor to capture at least two consecutive images, processing the at least two consecutive images to identify at least one feature therein and determining at least one parameter associated with the at least one feature, and determining a change in a position and an orientation of the at least one imaging sensor, based upon the at least one parameter associated with the at least one feature. The at least one parameter includes at least one of: a presence or absence of the at least one feature in at least one of the at least two consecutive images, respective pixel locations of the at least one feature in the at least two consecutive images, and/or three-dimensional locations of the at least one feature with respect to the at least one imaging sensor.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides an unmanned flying vehicle (UAV) operable in a plurality of operating modes including a normal operations mode, a safe landing mode and an emergency landing mode. The normal operations mode is initiated when no errors are detected in the system. The safe landing mode is initiated when one or more non-critical components of the UAV are in non-responsive mode or do not work as desired. The emergency landing mode is initiated when one or more critical components are in non-responsive mode or do not work as desired. Further, the safe landing mode overrides the normal operations mode and the emergency landing mode overrides both the normal operations mode and the safe landing mode.
Abstract:
A planar imaging sensor is provided. The planar imaging sensor includes a plurality of photo detectors divided into at least a first group of photo detectors and a second group of photo detectors, the first group of photo detectors having a first detection window and the second group of photo detectors having a second detection window, wherein the second detection window is configured to start later in time than the first detection window.
Abstract:
A system having a drone and a payload frame connected to the drone, wherein the payload frame includes a mechanism for attaching at least one payload module to the payload frame and electrically coupling the at least one payload module to the payload frame. The electrical coupling includes a communication interface for communicating with a controller of the drone, and is configured to communicate a relative location of the at least one payload module in the payload frame, a weight of the at least one payload module and a volume of the at least one payload module. The controller of the drone is configured to calculate a weight distribution within the payload frame, based on the relative location of the at least one payload module, the weight of the at least one payload module and the volume of the at least one payload volume.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a drone having at least one rotor. The at least one rotor comprises a mast and at least two blades having a proximal end and a distal end. The at least two blades are arranged in connection with the mast by their proximal ends. The at least one of the blades comprises an electrically conductive element extending a distance D between its distal end and its proximal end. The electrically conductive element is electrically coupled with means for stopping the blades, thus forming an electrical circuit. The means for stopping the blades is arranged to be actioned when at least one electrical property of the electrical circuit change.
Abstract:
A planar imaging sensor is provided. The planar imaging sensor comprises a plurality of photo detectors, wherein the plurality of photo detectors are divided into at least a first group and a second group. The number of photo detectors in the second group is larger than the number of photo detectors in the first group. The photo detectors of the first group are configured to have a first detection window, while the photo detectors of the second group are configured to have a second detection window. The second detection window is configured to start later in time than the first detection window.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides an unmanned flying vehicle (UAV) operable in a plurality of operating modes including a normal operations mode, a safe landing mode and an emergency landing mode. The normal operations mode is initiated when no errors are detected in the system. The safe landing mode is initiated when one or more non-critical components of the UAV are in non-responsive mode or do not work as desired. The emergency landing mode is initiated when one or more critical components are in non-responsive mode or do not work as desired. Further, the safe landing mode overrides the normal operations mode and the emergency landing mode overrides both the normal operations mode and the safe landing mode.
Abstract:
A method for managing a flight plan for an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method includes providing a preliminary flight plan for the unmanned aerial vehicle, flying the unmanned aerial vehicle according to the preliminary flight plan, monitoring a location of the flying unmanned aerial vehicle, executing flight planning actions when the location is proximal to at least one asset, and modifying the preliminary flight plan based on the executed flight planning actions. The preliminary flight plan includes a set of geographical coordinates constituting a flight route of the unmanned aerial vehicle, data related to at least one asset associated with the flight route, and a flight environment model of an environment comprising the at least one asset. The flight planning actions include obtaining information related to at least one asset and a region around the at least one asset, and comparing the obtained information with the flight environment model.
Abstract:
A method of detecting objects is provided. Measurement data is collected from a plurality of different spatial positions. At least one predefined model is matched with the measurement data over the plurality of different spatial positions. Based on the match, at least one object present at the plurality of different spatial positions is detected.