UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF LAUNCHING
    71.
    发明申请
    UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF LAUNCHING 有权
    无人驾驶的空中客车和起飞方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140021288A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13569360

    申请日:2012-08-08

    Abstract: A method of launching a powered unmanned aerial vehicle at an altitude of at least 13,000 m, the method comprising lifting the vehicle by attachment to a lighter-than-air carrier from a substantially ground-level location to an elevated altitude, causing the vehicle to detach from the carrier while the velocity of the vehicle relative to the carrier is substantially zero, the vehicle thereafter decreasing in altitude as it accelerates to a velocity where it is capable of preventing any further descent and can begin independent sustained flight.

    Abstract translation: 一种在至少13000米的高度上发射供电的无人驾驶飞行器的方法,该方法包括通过将空载承载装置从基本上地平面的位置附近提升到升高的高度,使得车辆 当车辆相对于承载件的速度基本上为零时,车辆离开载体,然后车辆随着其高度减小到能够防止任何进一步下降并且可以开始独立的持续飞行的速度。

    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus
    72.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for aerial recovery of flying apparatus 有权
    飞行装置空中回收方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08459591B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-11

    申请号:US13465220

    申请日:2012-05-07

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和系统,其可以允许第一车辆在移动时都恢复第二空中车辆。 第一车辆和第二空中车辆可以以不同的速度行驶。 当第一车辆和第二空中车辆以不同的速度行驶时,第二空中车辆的附接构件可以附接到第一车辆的回收构件。 附接到第二空气车辆的回收构件可以在与第一车辆的行进方向基本平行的方向上相对于第一车辆的外表面移动并沿其移动。

    MODULAR ARTICULATED-WING AIRCRAFT
    73.
    发明申请
    MODULAR ARTICULATED-WING AIRCRAFT 有权
    MODULAR ARTICULATED-WING飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20120048990A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13154796

    申请日:2011-06-07

    Abstract: Systems and/or methods for forming a multiple-articulated flying system (skybase) having a high aspect ratio wing platform, operable to loiter over an area of interest at a high altitude are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, autonomous modular flyers join together in a wingtip-to-wingtip manner. Such modular flyers may derive their power from insolation. The autonomous flyers may include sensors which operate individually, or collectively after a skybase is formed. The skybase preferably may be aggregated, disaggregated, and/or re-aggregated as called for by the prevailing conditions. Thus, it may be possible to provide a “forever-on-station” aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成具有高纵横比翼平台的多关节飞行系统(天基)的系统和/或方法,其可操作以在高海拔地区的感兴趣区域上游荡。 在某些示例性实施例中,自主模块化飞行器以翼尖到翼尖的方式连接在一起。 这样的模块化飞行器可以从日晒中获得其功率。 自主传单可以包括单独操作的传感器,或者在形成天空基础之后集体运行。 天空基优选地可以按照主要条件的要求进行聚合,分解和/或再聚集。 因此,可能提供“永远在车”的飞机。

    Unmanned aerial vehicle for logistical delivery
    78.
    发明授权
    Unmanned aerial vehicle for logistical delivery 失效
    无人机用于后勤运输

    公开(公告)号:US07059566B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-13

    申请号:US10856360

    申请日:2004-05-27

    Abstract: A hollow elliptical-cylindrical hull conformingly houses a hollow rectangular-prismatic cabin whereby the four longitudinal parallel outside edges of the latter make contact with the inside surface of the former. The fully constructed aircraft (either non-powered or powered) includes the integral hull-plus-cabin structure along with nose, tail and airfoil structures that are coupled therewith. The cabin conformingly accommodates hollow rectangular-prismatic modules useful for cargo storage. While the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the modules are inserted into the cabin and the cabin is sealed. The aircraft is lifted (e.g., via airplane, helicopter, rocket or balloon) to a particular elevation and released, whereupon the two wings fully emerge and the aircraft effects controlled flight until reaching its destination. After landing, the nose and/or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the cabin is unsealed, and the modules are removed from the cabin.

    Abstract translation: 中空的椭圆柱形船体适合地容纳中空矩形棱柱舱,由此四个纵向平行的外边缘与前者的内表面接触。 完全构造的飞机(非动力或动力)包括一体的船体加舱结构以及与其结合的鼻,尾和翼型结构。 机舱适合容纳用于货物存储的中空矩形模块。 当鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体的船体 - 舱室结构脱离时,模块被插入到舱室中,舱室被密封。 飞机被提升(例如,通过飞机,直升机,火箭或气球)到特定的高度并被释放,于是两翼完全出现,并且飞机实现控制的飞行直到到达其目的地。 在着陆后,鼻部和/或尾部结构与整体式的船体 - 舱室结构脱离,舱室被开封,模块从舱室中取出。

    Air-launchable aircraft and method of use
    79.
    发明申请
    Air-launchable aircraft and method of use 有权
    空中发射飞机及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050218260A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-06

    申请号:US10951041

    申请日:2004-09-23

    Abstract: An air-launched aircraft includes deployable wings, elevons, and vertical fins that deploy from a fuselage during flight. The aircraft may include a control system for operating the elevons, a communication system, and batteries for powering the systems. In addition, the aircraft may include a payload module that mates with an interface in the fuselage. The payload module may include any of a variety of payloads, including cameras, sensors, and/or radar emitters. The aircraft may be powered or unpowered, and may be very small, for example, less than on the order of 10 kg (22 pounds). The aircraft may be employed at a low cost for any of a wide variety of functions, such as surveillance, or as a decoy. The deployable surfaces of the aircraft may be configured to deploy in a pre-determined order, allowing the aircraft automatically to enter controlled flight after being launched in a tumbling mode.

    Abstract translation: 一架空中飞机包括在飞行期间从机身部署的可部署的机翼,电梯和垂直翼片。 飞机可以包括用于操作电梯的控制系统,通信系统和用于为系统供电的电池。 此外,飞机可以包括与机身中的接口相配合的有效载荷模块。 有效载荷模块可以包括各种有效载荷中的任何一种,包括相机,传感器和/或雷达发射器。 该飞机可能是动力或无动力的,并且可能非常小,例如小于10kg(22磅)的量级。 飞机可以以低成本从事各种功能,例如监视或作为诱饵。 飞机的可部署表面可以被配置成以预定的顺序部署,允许飞机在以翻滚模式发射之后自动进入受控飞行。

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