公开(公告)号：US20170166305A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15175161

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

Inventor： Paul E. Arlton ,  David J. Arlton

IPC: B64C27/605 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/10

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2027/8236 ,  B64C2027/8281 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/203 ,  B64C2201/205

Abstract: A rotary wing vehicle includes a body structure having an elongated tubular backbone or core, and a counter-rotating coaxial rotor system having rotors with each rotor having a separate motor to drive the rotors about a common rotor axis of rotation. The rotor system is used to move the rotary wing vehicle in directional flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170158326A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15230439

申请日：2016-08-07

Applicant: Korea Aerospace Research Institute

Inventor： Sang Cherl LEE ,  Sun Hee WOO ,  Sang Il AHN ,  Eun Kyou KIM ,  Young Min CHO ,  Dae Hwan HYUN ,  Jin Ho LEE ,  Hae Jin CHOI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D17/00 ,  B64F1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/51 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/00 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T50/55 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for remote sensing using a drone. An apparatus for remote sensing using a drone includes: a drone station which communicates with a server through a satellite and includes a containment portion at an upper portion and a post portion at a lower portion; and a drone which is contained in a containment portion of the drone station and communicates with the drone station, and further includes: a solar panel which is installed at the drone station and converts solar energy into electric energy; an capacitor which is installed at the drone station and stores electric energy generated by the solar panel; and a charging container access deck which is installed at the containment portion and charges the drone.

公开(公告)号：US20170158319A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434735

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Caleb Andrew Woodruff ,  Daniel Pepin Reiss

IPC: B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B64C1/30 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.

公开(公告)号：US20170144762A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14951527

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: Alan Retig ,  David J. Kreher

Inventor： Alan Retig ,  David J. Kreher

IPC: B64D5/00

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: The present disclosure reveals a drone deployment system for use from an airborne aircraft such that the drone deployment system is capable of moving through the aircraft, picking up a drone with a grappling means attached to an extendable arm, moving to an opening in the aircraft, extending and deploying the drone. The drone deployment system is further capable of retrieving a drone by having the extendable arm extended out the opening in the aircraft, having the drone fly into the grappling means which then engages, holding the drone, and the extendable arm is then retractable so that the opening can be closed and the drone placed in storage.

公开(公告)号：US09656765B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US15144119

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Hood Technology Corporation

Inventor： Andreas H. von Flotow ,  Corydon C. Roeseler ,  Daniel Reiss

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64C27/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D3/00 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a helicopter-mediated system and method for launching and retrieving an aircraft capable of long-distance efficient cruising flight from a small space without the use of a long runway.

公开(公告)号：US09580172B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14484138

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: Sandia Corporation

Inventor： Clinton G. Hobart ,  William D. Morse ,  Robert James Bickerstaff

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B60F5/02

CPC classification number: B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F5/006 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够通过使用不同的任务移动附件导航航空，水上和陆地环境的MEUV。 附件允许在任何地面导航之前从空中或通过水部署MEUV。 在任务期间，移动附件可以从车辆移除或拆卸。

公开(公告)号：US20160327945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US14706723

申请日：2015-05-07

Applicant: Insitu, Inc. (A subsidiary of The Boeing Company)

Inventor： Darcy Davidson

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01S19/07 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/13 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64D5/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to deploy and recover a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle via a non-fixed wing aircraft are described herein. An example method includes tracking a location of a non-fixed wing aircraft in flight, tracking a location of a fixed wing aircraft in flight, positioning the non-fixed wing aircraft relative to the fixed wing aircraft based on the locations of the non-fixed wing aircraft and the fixed wing aircraft and coupling, via a gripper, the fixed wing aircraft to the non-fixed wing aircraft in mid-flight at a recovery location.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了通过非固定翼飞机部署和恢复固定翼无人机的示例方法和装置。 一个示例性方法包括跟踪飞行中非固定翼飞机的位置，跟踪飞行中的固定翼飞机的位置，基于非固定翼位飞行器的位置来定位非固定翼飞机相对于固定翼飞行器 机翼飞机和固定翼飞机，并通过夹具将固定翼飞机耦合到非固定翼飞机，在恢复位置的中途飞行。

公开(公告)号：US20160046372A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14722104

申请日：2015-05-26

Applicant: L'Garde, Inc.

Inventor： Nathaniel C. Barnes ,  Amir Shahram Gohardani

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64F1/10

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/046 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/185

Abstract: A rocket morphing aerial vehicle has a first rocket configuration and a second aerial vehicle configuration. The rocket morphing aerial vehicle may be used to deploy an aerial vehicle at further distances faster. The rocket configuration may be used to get the aerial vehicle to its desired location, while the aerial vehicle is used for the desired task. The rocket morphing aerial vehicle may include a deceleration mechanism such that the speed of the rocket does not interfere with the deployment of the aerial vehicle.

Abstract translation: 火箭变形飞行器具有第一火箭构型和第二空中飞行器构造。 火箭变形飞行器可以用于更快地部署更远的飞行器。 可以使用火箭配置来将空中飞行器用于所需的位置，而空中飞行器则用于所需的任务。 火箭变形飞行器可以包括减速机构，使得火箭的速度不会干扰飞行器的展开。

公开(公告)号：US20150353197A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14685054

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Inventor： Mark R. Alber

IPC: B64D5/00 ,  B64C29/00

CPC classification number: B64D5/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C2201/082

Abstract: An aircraft is provided and includes a mission vehicle configured to follow vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations and to execute forward flight, hover/loiter and landing operations and a launch vehicle configured to drive the mission vehicle through at least vertical take-off (VTO) operations. The launch vehicle is umbilically coupled to the mission vehicle during the VTO operations and releasable from the mission vehicle thereafter.

Abstract translation: 提供飞机并且包括配置成跟随垂直起飞和着陆（VTOL）操作并执行前进飞行，悬停/溜冰和着陆操作的任务车辆，以及配置成通过至少垂直取向驾驶来驱动任务车辆的运载火箭， （VTO）操作。 该运载火箭在VTO操作期间脐连接到任务车辆，此后可以从任务车辆释放。

公开(公告)号：US08985519B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13574457

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Benoit Jaurand

Inventor： Benoit Jaurand

IPC: B64C1/22 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206

Abstract: The system comprises an outer container which is fixed, directly and fully, in the hold of the transport aeroplane (AC), and in which there is an inner container that can be moved longitudinally and brought from a first or carrying position in which it is situated fully inside the outer container into a second or off-loading position (P2) in which it is longitudinally offset towards the rear of the aircraft (AC) so that a part of the inner container is then situated outside the transport aeroplane (AC).

Abstract translation: 该系统包括一个外部容器，该外部容器直接且完全固定在运输飞机（AC）的保持架中，并且其中有一个内部容器可纵向移动并从其中的第一或承载位置 完全位于外部容器内部到第二或卸载位置（P2）中，其中它朝向飞行器（AC）的后部纵向偏移，使得内部容器的一部分然后位于运输飞机（AC）外部， 。