公开(公告)号：US20180244386A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15893992

申请日：2018-02-12

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Long N. Phan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/12 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G01W1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G01W1/08 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes an atmospheric sensor configured to measure an atmospheric condition. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a rotor motor configured to drive rotation of a propeller of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a hybrid energy generation system including a rechargeable battery configured to provide electrical energy to the rotor motor; an engine configured to generate mechanical energy; and a generator coupled to the engine and configured to generate electrical energy from the mechanical energy generated by the engine, the electrical energy generated by the generator being provided to at least one of the rechargeable battery and the rotor motor.

公开(公告)号：US10059442B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15164718

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

Inventor： Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) may be uniquely capable of VTOL via a folded wing design while also configured for powered flight as the wings are extended. In a powered flight regime with wings extended, the VTOL UAS may maintain controlled powered flight as a twin pusher canard design. In a zero airspeed (or near zero airspeed) nose up attitude in a VTOL flight regime with the wings folded, the unmanned aircraft system may maintain controlled flight using main engine thrust as well as vectored thrust as a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. An airborne transition from VTOL flight regime to powered flight and vice versa may allow the VTOL UAS continuous controlled flight in each regime.

公开(公告)号：US10059440B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15826470

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jack Erdozain, Jr. ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Joshua White Traube

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C27/58 ,  H02K49/10 ,  H02K7/114 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/12

CPC classification number: B64C27/58 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  H02K7/106 ,  H02K7/114 ,  H02K7/14 ,  H02K49/10

Abstract: A propeller alignment device is described. The propeller alignment device can include a second retainer attached to a propeller and a motor. The propeller alignment device can also include a first retainer that does not rotate, but that is aligned with the second retainer. The first retainer can include two or more magnets oppositely orientated relative to each other. The second retainer can also include two or more magnets oppositely orientated relative to each other. As the second retainer rotates relative to the first retainer, the magnets alternatingly align with each other. In the absence of a current applied to the motor, the magnets may magnetically bias the second retainer into a predetermined orientation relative to the first retainer.

公开(公告)号：US10017249B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15243887

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Aevena, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Tseng ,  Bryan Edwards

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C27/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be utilized to implement unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) designed for autonomous operation in cluttered environments, indoor environments and/or as photography drones. One embodiment includes: launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); performing in flight path planning to scan an area for people using the UAV; detecting the presence of at least one subject by processing image data captured by at least one camera on the UAV; determining at least one pose from which to capture images of detected at least one subject using the UAV; performing path planning to navigate the UAV to the determined at least one pose; and capturing images of the detected at least one subject using at least one camera on the UAV when the UAV is posed in one of the determined at least one pose.

公开(公告)号：US20180134381A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15816319

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: DETROIT AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Jon Rimanelli ,  Lai YIZHANG

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle is provided. The unmanned air vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart ele-wings. The ele-wings may store batteries and rotate along a forward axis to provide lift during a transition from vertical flight to linear flight. The landing gear may be connected to the ele-wings and configured to change pitch of the ele-wing to ensure stable flight during flight mode transition. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and able to rotate from parallel position, relative to the center portion, for vertical flight to a perpendicular position, relative to the center portion, for linear flight. The propeller drives rotate on its axis and may be configured to propel the vehicle in a ground and flight mode.

公开(公告)号：US20180119705A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15337936

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation

Inventor： Bronwyn Power ,  Jonathan M. Rivers

IPC: F04D29/32 ,  F04D29/02 ,  F04D19/00 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C11/48

CPC classification number: F04D29/326 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D2027/005 ,  F01D5/143 ,  F01D5/225 ,  F02C9/58 ,  F02K3/04 ,  F02K3/072 ,  F04D19/002 ,  F04D29/023 ,  F05D2220/323 ,  F05D2220/326 ,  F05D2220/327 ,  F05D2220/36

Abstract: A fan system includes a rotor having plurality of blades and a ring airfoil, the plurality of blades being rotatably joined to a hub and the ring airfoil. The fan system may include a second contra-rotationally disposed rotor having a plurality of blades and a ring airfoil. The first and second ring airfoils having a cambered shape and an angle of attack between about −5 degrees and about 45 degrees. Passive leading edge slats are attached to the ring airfoil and are configured to open and close using springs.

公开(公告)号：US09940842B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14929858

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Venson Shaw ,  Zhi Cui ,  Sangar Dowlatkhah

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082 ,  H04W28/0247

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to intelligent drone traffic management via a radio access network (“RAN”). As disclosed herein, a RAN node, such as an eNodeB, can receive, from a drone, a flight configuration. The flight configuration can include a drone ID and a drone route. The RAN node can determine whether capacity is available in an airspace associated with the RAN node. In response to determining that capacity is available in the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can add the drone ID to a queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node. When the drone ID is next in the queue of drones awaiting use of the airspace associated with the RAN node, the RAN node can instruct the drone to fly through at least a portion of the airspace in accordance with the drone route.

公开(公告)号：US20180079497A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15826470

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jack Erdozain, JR. ,  Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III ,  Joshua White Traube

IPC: B64C27/58 ,  H02K7/114 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/12 ,  H02K49/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/58 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  H02K7/106 ,  H02K7/114 ,  H02K7/14 ,  H02K49/10

Abstract: A propeller alignment device is described. The propeller alignment device can include a second retainer attached to a propeller and a motor. The propeller alignment device can also include a first retainer that does not rotate, but that is aligned with the second retainer. The first retainer can include two or more magnets oppositely orientated relative to each other. The second retainer can also include two or more magnets oppositely orientated relative to each other. As the second retainer rotates relative to the first retainer, the magnets alternatingly align with each other. In the absence of a current applied to the motor, the magnets may magnetically bias the second retainer into a predetermined orientation relative to the first retainer.

公开(公告)号：US20180057164A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15425066

申请日：2017-02-06

Applicant: INVENTEC APPLIANCES (PUDONG) CORPORATION ,  INVENTEC APPLIANCES CORP. ,  Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Inventor： De-Zheng Lan ,  Shih-Chin Tseng ,  Shih-Kuang Tsai

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/04 ,  B64C15/02 ,  F02K1/15

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C15/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/10 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/04 ,  F02K1/15 ,  F04D25/06 ,  F04D29/284 ,  F05D2240/90

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a vehicle body and an airflow thruster is provided. The vehicle body has a center hub, an airflow guiding structure and an outer circumferential portion. An interior of the airflow guiding structure is interconnected between the center hub and the outer circumferential portion. The center hub has an airflow inlet. The outer circumferential portion has a plurality of lateral guiding outlets facing downward and corresponding to a gravity direction of the gravity direction of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The airflow thruster is disposed inside the center hub for generating a plurality of jet streams, such that the jet streams flow to the lateral guiding outlets through the airflow guiding structure to generate a propulsion.

公开(公告)号：US20180044005A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15654482

申请日：2017-07-19

Applicant: THE HAYDEN EFFECT, LLC

Inventor： Raymond Don Hayden, III

IPC: B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64C27/20 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C39/006 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/062 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162

Abstract: Apparatus for vertical or short takeoff and landing, and operational control during flight. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a main body assembly, the main body assembly including: a fuselage, the fuselage includes one or more power motor assemblies and one or more actuator motor assemblies; a plurality of power mounting bodies and a plurality of power/articulation mounting bodies; a static rail that is operatively coupled with the plurality of power mounting bodies; a transient rail that is operatively coupled with the plurality of power/articulation bodies; and a plurality of airfoils, each of the plurality of airfoils being coupled to a respective power/articulation mounting body. Various sub-systems of the apparatus and methods of manufacture and use are also disclosed.