公开(公告)号：US09341457B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14851453

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Inventor： Robert Parks ,  Adam Woodworth ,  Tom Vaneck ,  Justin McClellan

IPC: F42B15/20 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  F42B15/20

Abstract: A combined submersible vessel and unmanned aerial vehicle preferably includes a body structure, at least one wing structure, at least one vertical stabilizer structure, and at least one horizontal stabilizer structure. A propulsion system is coupled to the body structure and is configured to propel the flying submarine in both airborne flight and underwater operation. Preferably, the propulsion system includes a motor, a gearbox coupled to the motor and configured to receive power generated by the motor and provide variable output power, a drive shaft coupled to the gearbox and configured to transfer the variable output power provided by the gearbox, and a propeller coupled to the drive shaft and configured to accept power transferred to it from the drive shaft. The propeller is further configured to rotate and propel the flying submarine in both an airborne environment and in an underwater environment.

公开(公告)号：US20160023725A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14775489

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS, INC.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine ,  Derek L. Hine

IPC: B63B35/50 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B63B35/50 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/221 ,  Y02T70/59

Abstract: Equipment and methods that combine the use of wave powered vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). A UAV can be launched from a wave-powered vehicle, observe another vessel, and report the results of its observation to the wave-powered vehicle, and the wave-powered vehicle can report the results of the observation to a remote location. The UAV can land on water and can then be recovered by the wave-powered vehicle.

Abstract translation: 结合使用波动车辆和无人机（无人机或无人机）的设备和方法。 无人机可以从波浪式车辆发射，观察另一艘船，并将其观测结果报告给波动车辆，波浪式车辆可以将观测结果报告给偏远地区。 无人机可以登陆水面，然后可以由波浪式车辆回收。

公开(公告)号：US20160016663A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14333462

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joe F. Stanek ,  Tony A. Lockwood

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。

公开(公告)号：US09211959B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14197389

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Igor Teller ,  Pavel Soifer

Inventor： Igor Teller ,  Pavel Soifer

IPC: B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/10 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64C2201/208

Abstract: A system for launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from a moving platform, the system including: a platform configured to carry the UAV; one or more sensors configured to measure forces acting between the platform and the UAV in one or more directions; a mooring mechanism configured to moor the UAV to the platform; and a controller configured to: transmit at least one trimming command to the UAV based on measurements of the one or more sensors, and cause the mooring mechanism to release the UAV from the platform following the transmitting of the at least one trimming command, when the measurements of the one or more sensors indicate that a lift force is sufficiently close to a weight of the UAV.

Abstract translation: 一种从移动平台发射无人机（UAV）的系统，该系统包括：搭载无人机的平台; 一个或多个传感器被配置成在一个或多个方向上测量作用在平台和UAV之间的力; 系泊机构，其构造成将无人机停泊在平台上; 以及控制器，其被配置为：基于所述一个或多个传感器的测量将至少一个修整命令发送到所述UAV，并且在所述至少一个修整命令的发送之后使所述系泊机构从所述平台释放所述UAV， 一个或多个传感器的测量表明提升力足够接近无人机的重量。

公开(公告)号：US09108713B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13318459

申请日：2010-09-09

Applicant: Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

Inventor： Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

IPC: B64C1/26 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/28 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C13/28 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (100, 400, 1000, 1500) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils (141, 142, 1345, 1346) having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns (621, 622). Embodiments include one or more rudder elements (1045, 1046, 1145, 1146, 1245, 1345, 1346, 1445, 1446, 1545, 1546) which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member (1049, 1149, 1249, 1349) disposed within the fuselage housing (1001) and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.

Abstract translation: 一种包括飞行器或无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）（100,400,1000,1500）的系统，其被配置成通过具有弹性安装的后缘的翼型件（141,142,1345,1346）来控制俯仰，滚动和/或偏航 与机身偏转致动器喇叭（621,622）相反。 实施例包括一个或多个舵元件（1045,1046,1145,1146,1245,1345,1346,1445,1446,1545,1546），其可以由效应构件（1049,1149，1249,1349）旋转地附接和致动， 设置在机身壳体（1001）内并且部分地可扩展以接合一个或多个舵元件。

公开(公告)号：US08985504B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13524937

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

Inventor： Tony Shuo Tao ,  Nathan Olson ,  Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Robert Nickerson Plumb

IPC: B64C3/56 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C13/28 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C13/28 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C3/50 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/12 ,  B64C9/02 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C9/18 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C13/18 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2009/005 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.

Abstract translation: 一种包括飞行器或无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的系统，其构造成经由具有弹性安装的后缘的机翼来控制俯仰，滚动和/或偏航，所述后翼与机身偏转致动器角相对。 实施例包括一个或多个舵元件，其可以由设置在机身壳体内的效应器构件可旋转地附接和致动，并且部分地可部分地接合一个或多个舵元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110315817A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13229377

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Guan H. Su ,  Oleksandr Andryukov ,  John McNeil

Inventor： Carlos Thomas Miralles ,  Guan H. Su ,  Oleksandr Andryukov ,  John McNeil

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41A21/02 ,  F41F1/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F42B39/14

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node.

Abstract translation: 一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）发射管，其包括被配置为将UAV接合在由内壁限定的发射器体积内的拴系的艉板，所述拴系的突出部的尺寸被设计成在内壁处提供压力密封并且系在内壁上，以及 其中所述系留式破碎器是中空的，其具有朝向高压容积的开口端，并且连接在所述破坏物的中空部内并且附接到保持高压容积的内壁或附接到内底壁的内壁的系绳。 一种包括通信节点和发射器的系统，其包括处于预发射状态的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其被配置为接收并响应来自所述通信节点的命令输入。

公开(公告)号：US20240067357A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US17895193

申请日：2022-08-25

Applicant: Martin Daniel Holmes

Inventor： Martin Daniel Holmes

IPC: B64F1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F5/10

CPC classification number: B64F1/08 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: A system for airborne storage, assembly and launch of aircraft and spacecraft.

公开(公告)号：US20230400855A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US17838338

申请日：2022-06-13

Applicant: Taylor Montgomery Mantick

Inventor： Taylor Montgomery Mantick

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64D25/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/104 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64F1/222 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: A system and method for land management using a remote monitoring network including a plurality of sensor operation towers that utilize renewably sustained stationary and mobile sensors, including vertical takeoff and landing remotely piloted aircraft (VTOL RPA), that are autonomously launched, recovered, stored, and maintained by the sensor operation towers to autonomously and remotely acquire environmental, electro-optic, infrared, and light detection and ranging sensor data which is then organized via computer programs encoded on a storage medium and then communicated via a network in a manner that updates and enhances the short-term and long-term situational awareness and decision making capabilities of modern land management entities and thereby aids in land management practices.

公开(公告)号：US11645922B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-09

申请号：US17148403

申请日：2021-01-13

Applicant: Guardian Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Magdaleno

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/003 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/042 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: An active shooter response system is disclosed. The system utilizes a system of sensors and drones which may receive data at a base station. The base station may centrally process the data from the drones and the sensors so that a coordinated attack on the active shooter can be formulated either automatically without human intervention or manually at the base station by an operator of the system.