公开(公告)号：US10011354B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14973466

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Michael Goldstein

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/203

Abstract: Vehicles such as unmanned air vehicles that are capable of movement from an open, flight configuration to an enclosed configuration in which all major flight components can be protected by an outer shell are disclosed. In the enclosed configuration, the vehicles can take on standard geometric shapes such as a rectangular prism, sphere, cylinder, or another shape, so as to not be recognizable as an unmanned air vehicle. Embodiments of vehicles can also include interchangeable and/or wireless motor arms, motor arms which are electrically connected to the remainder of the vehicle only when in an open configuration, remote controllers removably attached to the remainder of the vehicle, and clip or other attachment mechanisms for attachment to objects such as backpacks.

公开(公告)号：US09975633B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15151287

申请日：2016-05-10

Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Inventor： Stephen D. Johnson ,  Barnaby S. Wainfan

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64C7/02 ,  B64C11/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C3/00 ,  B64C7/02 ,  B64C11/001 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: A ducted fan UAV that can be collapsed into a stowed configuration and then deployed for flight by, for example, inflating the duct to a deployed configuration. The UAV includes a plurality of rotor blades, a plurality of struts and a plurality of control vanes each being pivotally mounted to a center body by a hinge so that the rotor blades, the struts and the control vanes can be folded into the stowed configuration to be substantially parallel to the center body and be unfolded into the deployed configuration to be substantially perpendicular to the center body. The UAV also includes a pressurization system providing a pressurant to a chamber within the duct so as to inflate the duct and cause the struts, the rotor blades and the control vanes to move from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration.

公开(公告)号：US09783294B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14436310

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: AERYON LABS INC.

Inventor： Glen Johannesson ,  David Kroetsch ,  Michael Peasgood ,  Stephen Marchetti

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C1/30

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus includes a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV). The HUAV includes an arm assembly configured to support a propeller in such a way that propeller drag of the propeller is decoupled from yaw torque requirements associated with the hovering unmanned aerial vehicle. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV that has an arm assembly that is field-foldable relative to the HUAV between a flight-ready state and a folded state. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV having an arm assembly that is keyed in such a way as to facilitate field-assembly relative to the HUAV.

公开(公告)号：US20170275024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15082498

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: ANDREW BENNETT

Inventor： ANDREW BENNETT

IPC: B64F1/12 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B60L53/00 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F5/30 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/101 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: This document describes a system and method through which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be docked, with a device that can secure the UAVs, and information can be transmitted to and from such UAVs. The UAVs are secured through the use of magnetic fields. The system also includes a means for transmitting information between the docking system itself, the UAV(s) and/or between the docking system and a command center, which may be a notable distance from the docking system, or among the docking system, the UAV(s) and the command center.

公开(公告)号：US09760087B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14598281

申请日：2015-01-16

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Guillaume Hoareau ,  Johannes J. Liebenberg ,  John G. Musial ,  Todd R. Whitman

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  B64F1/22

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/222 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0091

Abstract: According to an aspect, a distributed package transport system includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), each of which is configured to transport packages within a geographic area and along a travel route. The system also includes UAV enclosures dispersed within the geographic area. The UAV enclosures include a number of cells, each of which provides a receptacle to temporarily house a UAV. At least one of the UAV enclosures is dynamically assigned to a location within the geographic area. Each of the UAV enclosures includes a computer processor and communication network interface and, for each of the UAVs in transit, the UAV enclosures communicate information specifying an origination point, drop off point, and return point amongst each other and coordinate to define, based on locations of the UAV enclosures and capacities of the UAV enclosures, a refined travel route including a subset of the UAV enclosures to serve as hops.

公开(公告)号：US20170247106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15442443

申请日：2017-02-24

Applicant: PARROT DRONES

Inventor： Thierry SANLAVILLE ,  Maxime DUCLOUX ,  Flavien MORRA ,  Karim FARGEAU

IPC: B64C25/20 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C25/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a rotary-wing drone that includes a drone body, linking arms that extend from the drone body with a propulsion unit located on a distal end of the linking arms, and at least two drone supports extending from the drone body. The drone supports may include a lifting means so that the drone supports are able to be lifted when the drone flies, where the drone supports come into alignment with the linking arms. The drone supports may form the leading edge of the rear linking arms and/or the trailing edge of the front linking arms of the drone.

公开(公告)号：US20170069214A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15224497

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: Dennis J. Dupray ,  Frederick W. LeBlanc

Inventor： Dennis J. Dupray ,  Frederick W. LeBlanc

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G08G5/0069 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0043 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/18506 ,  H04W88/04

Abstract: Various systems, methods, for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are disclosed. In one aspect, UAVs operation in an area may be managed and organized by UAV corridors, which can be defined ways for the operation and movement of UAVs. UAV corridors may be supported by infrastructures and/or systems supported UAVs operations. Support infrastructures may include support systems such as resupply stations and landing pads. Support systems may include communication UAVs and/or stations for providing communications and/or other services, such as aerial traffic services, to UAV with limited communication capabilities. Further support systems may include flight management services for guiding UAVs with limited navigation capabilities as well as tracking and/or supporting unknown or malfunctioning UAVs.

Abstract translation: 公开了无人机（UAV）的各种系统，方法。 一方面，无人机在一个地区的运行可以由无人机走廊进行管理和组织，这可以是无人机的操作和移动的定义方式。 UAV走廊可能受支持的基础设施和/或系统支持的无人机操作。 支持基础设施可能包括支持系统，如补给站和着陆垫。 支持系统可以包括用于向具有有限通信能力的UAV提供通信和/或其他服务（例如空中交通服务）的通信UAV和/或站。 进一步的支持系统可以包括飞行管理服务，用于引导具有有限导航能力的UAV，以及跟踪和/或支持未知或故障的UAV。

公开(公告)号：US20160313734A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15134284

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Anthony Enke

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0086 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  G08G5/045 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a configuration to control automatic return of an aerial vehicle. The configuration stores a return location in a storage device of the aerial vehicle. The return location may correspond to a location where the aerial vehicle is to return. One or more sensors of the aerial vehicle are monitored during flight for detection of a predefined condition. When a predetermined condition is met a return path program may be loaded for execution to provide a return flight path for the aerial vehicle to automatically navigate to the return location.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制飞行器的自动返回的配置。 该配置将返回位置存储在飞行器的存储装置中。 返回位置可以对应于飞行器返回的位置。 在飞行中监视航空器的一个或多个传感器以检测预定义的状况。 当满足预定条件时，可以加载返回路径程序以执行以提供飞行器自动导航到返回位置的返回飞行路径。

公开(公告)号：US20160139602A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14746401

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: Nixie Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Christoph Kohstall

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/101 ,  A44C25/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: Launch-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A computer-implemented method for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle in a representative embodiment includes detecting at least one parameter of a motion of the UAV as a user releases the UAV for flight. Based at least in part on the at least the one detected parameter, the method can further include establishing a flight path for the UAV, and directing the UAV to fly the flight path.

Abstract translation: 公开了发射控制的无人驾驶飞行器及相关系统和方法。 用于在代表性实施例中操作无人驾驶飞行器的计算机实现的方法包括当用户释放用于飞行的UAV时检测UAV的运动的至少一个参数。 至少部分地基于至少一个检测到的参数，该方法还可以包括建立无人机的飞行路径，并且指示无人机飞行飞行路径。

公开(公告)号：US09260184B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14277370

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: DRAGANFLY INNOVATIONS INC.

Inventor： Orville Olm ,  Greg Wood ,  Zenon Dragan

IPC: B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/20

Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft apparatus has arms extending from a body, and a rotor assembly attached to an end of each arm. Each rotor assembly has a rotor blade releasably attached by a lock mechanism. A clockwise rotor blade is releasably attached to a first rotor assembly by engagement in a clockwise lock mechanism, and a counterclockwise rotor blade is releasably attached to a second rotor assembly by engagement in a counterclockwise lock mechanism. The clockwise rotor blade is engageable only with the clockwise lock mechanism and the counterclockwise rotor blade is engageable only with the counterclockwise lock mechanism and cannot be engaged in the clockwise lock mechanism. A leg extends down from each rotor assembly to support the apparatus on the ground.

Abstract translation: 旋翼飞机设备具有从主体延伸的臂和附接到每个臂的端部的转子组件。 每个转子组件具有通过锁定机构可释放地附接的转子叶片。 顺时针转子叶片通过接合在顺时针锁定机构中而可释放地附接到第一转子组件，并且逆时针转子叶片通过接合在逆时针方向的锁定机构中而可释放地附接到第二转子组件。 顺时针转子叶片只能与顺时针锁定机构啮合，而逆时针转子叶片只能与逆时针锁定机构啮合，不能接合在顺时针锁定机构中。 腿从每个转子组件向下延伸以支撑地面上的装置。