Apparatus and method for launch and retrieval of a hovering aircraft
    61.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for launch and retrieval of a hovering aircraft 有权
    用于启动和检索悬停飞机的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09434481B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US14315899

    申请日:2014-06-26

    Inventor: Brian T. McGeer

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for launch and retrieval of a hovering aircraft. Generally, the apparatus of the present disclosure is configured to capture a hovering aircraft between two or more fingers of an aircraft capturer, guide the captured aircraft into a docking station for servicing and/or storage, and launch the aircraft from the docking station. The apparatus of the present disclosure is thus configured to bring the aircraft from an imprecise, irregular hover into a secure and well-controlled rest state. The tolerance of imprecision provided by the apparatus makes it particularly suited for use under a practical conditions such as aboard a small boat in a rough sea.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供了用于启动和检索悬停飞行器的装置和方法。 通常,本公开的装置被配置为在飞行器捕获器的两个或更多个手指之间捕获悬停的飞行器,将所捕获的飞行器引导到对接站中用于维修和/或存储,并且从对接站发射飞行器。 因此,本公开的装置被配置为使飞机从不精确的不规则悬停变成安全且良好控制的休息状态。 该装置提供的不准确度的公差使得它特别适合在诸如在粗糙的海洋中的小船上的实际条件下使用。

    UAV Launch and Recovery
    64.
    发明申请
    UAV Launch and Recovery 有权
    无人机启动和恢复

    公开(公告)号:US20160167805A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14963965

    申请日:2015-12-09

    Abstract: A UAV support vehicle carries a UAV support apparatus for launching and/or recovering a UAV while the UAV support vehicle is moving. The UAV support apparatus releases the UAV during launch and receives the UAV during recovery. An active suspension may be connected between the UAV support vehicle and at least a portion of the UAV support apparatus and reduce motion imparted to that portion of the UAV support apparatus. During UAV recovery, data from a synchronization link between the UAV and the UAV support vehicle may be used to maneuver the UAV and/or the UAV support vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 无人机支援车载有无人机支援装置,用于在无人机支援车辆正在移动时启动和/或恢复无人机。 无人机支援装置在发射期间释放无人机,并在恢复期间接收无人机。 主动悬架可以连接在无人机支援车辆与无人机支援装置的至少一部分之间,并减少赋予该无人机支援装置部分的动作。 在UAV恢复期间,可以使用来自UAV和UAV支持车辆之间的同步链路的数据来操纵UAV和/或UAV支持车辆。

    LAUNCHING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING A HAND-HELD WEAPON
    65.
    发明申请
    LAUNCHING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING A HAND-HELD WEAPON 有权
    使用手持武器推出无人驾驶的空中客车

    公开(公告)号:US20160009412A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:US14187846

    申请日:2014-02-24

    CPC classification number: B64F1/04 B64C39/024 B64C2201/08 B64C2201/203

    Abstract: A technique is directed to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technique involves attaching a UAV launcher to a hand-held weapon, and installing a UAV onto the UAV launcher while the UAV launcher is attached to the hand-held weapon. The technique further involves activating the hand-held weapon to launch the UAV into flight from the UAV launcher. Since a user already may be carrying the hand-held weapon for firing ammunition, the user simply needs to further carry the UAV launcher and the UAV which, in some situations, can be packaged into an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack, a carrying case, and so on.

    Abstract translation: 一种技术旨在发射无人机(UAV)。 该技术涉及将UAV发射器连接到手持武器,并将无人机安装在UAV发射器上,而UAV发射器连接在手持武器上。 该技术进一步涉及激活手持武器以将无人机从无人机发射机发射飞行。 由于用户已经可以携带用于发射弹药的手持武器,所以用户只需要进一步携带UAV发射器和UAV,在某些情况下,UAV可以被包装到易于携带的容器中,例如背包 ,手提箱等。

    UAV deployment and control system
    67.
    发明申请
    UAV deployment and control system 审中-公开
    无人机部署和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150321758A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-12

    申请号:US14121422

    申请日:2014-09-02

    Abstract: A system of software and hardware components is disclosed comprising a system designed to deploy, manage, and control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The integrated UAVs can be deployed from vehicles, buildings, and other types of fixed locations. The present disclosure enables users to deploy UAVs to perform pre-defined flight maneuvers and fly to pre-designated locations. The present disclosure also and affords the ability for users to maintain the UAVs flight control locally or transfer control of a deployed UAV to remotely located system operators.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种软件和硬件组件的系统,其包括被设计为部署,管理和控制无人机(UAV)的系统。 集成无人机可以从车辆,建筑物和其他类型的固定位置部署。 本公开使得用户能够部署无人机来执行预定义的飞行操纵并飞到预先指定的位置。 本公开还提供了用户能够本地维护UAV飞行控制的能力或者将部署的UAV的控制转移到位于远程的系统操作者的能力。

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