公开(公告)号：US09725172B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14370178

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc

Inventor： Clyde Warsop ,  Andrew Julian Press ,  Alan Geraint Davies

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  F42B12/36 ,  F42B15/08 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64F1/04 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/028 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C5/06 ,  B64C9/08 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B15/08 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094

Abstract: The invention relates to a launched aerial surveillance vehicle, more specifically to a grenade or under-slung grenade launcher (UGL) aerial surveillance vehicle, a surveillance system and methods of providing rapid aerial surveillance.The vehicle once deployed is capable of autonomous flight paths, with basic inputs to change the circular flight paths, so as to build up surveillance for an area of interest. The vehicle comprises at least one optical sensor, which may be IR or visible range, to survey the area of interest, and feed the images back to at least one remote user.

公开(公告)号：US20170190423A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15467463

申请日：2017-03-23

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Gonzalo Salgueiro ,  Charles Calvin Byers

IPC: B64D1/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/12 ,  G06Q10/0832

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docked to a landing perch to perform a pre-flight test operation of a pre-flight test routine. The controller receives sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation from one or more force sensors of the landing perch, in response to the UAV performing the pre-flight test operation. The controller determines whether the sensor data associated with the pre-flight test operation is within an acceptable range. The controller causes the UAV to launch from the landing perch based in part on a determination that UAV has passed the pre-flight test routine.

公开(公告)号：US20170154536A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US14954595

申请日：2015-11-30

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

Inventor： Barrett M. Kreiner ,  Thomas Rozanski, III ,  Mark Radice

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

CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0082

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to implement computer aided dispatch of drones are disclosed. Example drone dispatching methods disclosed herein include transmitting a flight plan for a drone to a flight control platform, the flight plan based on a first location associated with a service request. Disclosed example methods also include, in response to receiving a message from the flight control platform indicating the flight plan is approved, initiating a first communication session between the flight control platform and a flight control unit of the drone to permit remote piloting of the drone. Disclosed example methods further include, in response to receiving the message from the flight control platform indicating the flight plan is approved, initiating a second communication session to exchange multimedia data between the flight control platform and a drone observation platform separate from the flight control platform.

公开(公告)号：US20170139421A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15419814

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20170113799A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15309351

申请日：2015-05-07

Applicant: Imperial Innovations Limited

Inventor： Mirko Kovac ,  Talib Muhammad Talib Alhinai

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D80/50 ,  G05D1/104 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: There is provided a method of using a device capable of controlled flight in a surrounding environment, the device comprising: lifting means for providing lift to the device; object-retaining means for holding an object to be affixed to a target site; and a dispensing assembly for dispensing an adhesive, wherein the method comprises: controlling the lifting means so as to controllably fly the device in the surrounding environment; and using the device to affix an object held by the object-retaining means to a target site in the surrounding environment by dispensing an adhesive from the dispensing assembly. Thus, an aerial device, for example a robotic device, may be used to fly to a desired location and affix an object at the desired location, by dispensing, ejecting or otherwise applying an adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US09599992B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14746401

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: Nixie Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Christoph Kohstall

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/12 ,  A44C25/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170029135A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15292908

申请日：2016-10-13

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Guan H. Su ,  Marcos Henry Rodriguez

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F41B11/80

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41F3/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F41F3/073

Abstract: An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV (400) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab (510) extending from the exterior surface, a tube (440) containing the UAV (400), the tube (440) including a tab stop (515) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab (510) past the tab stop (515), and a pair of opposing tab guides (700, 705) configured to position the AV tab (510) for travel over the tab stop (515).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）发射装置，其包括具有外表面的UAV（400），从外表面延伸的飞行器（AV）突片（510），包含无人机（400）的管（440） ），所述管（440）包括构造成可控制地阻碍所述AV突片（510）经过所述突片止动件（515）的移动的突片止动件（515），以及一对相对的突片引导件（700,705），其被配置为 AV选项卡（510），用于在制表位（515）上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160347452A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15231579

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joe F. Stanek ,  John A. Lockwood

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

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种汽车无人机部署系统，该系统至少包括车辆和可部署的无人机，其配置为从车辆附接和分离。 更具体地，本公开描述了当车辆以自主驾驶模式操作时彼此保持通信的车辆和无人机交换信息，使得车辆在自主驾驶模式下的性能得到增强。

公开(公告)号：US20160293015A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14106733

申请日：2013-12-14

Applicant: Oleksiy Bragin

Inventor： Oleksiy Bragin

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/141

Abstract: A method, system and computer readable medium for projectile launched UAV reconnaissance/surveillance are described. The method can include determining a designated target. The method can also include estimating a distance and trajectory from a launch point to the target and communicating distance and trajectory information to a launcher, a projectile and a communication and control system. The method can also include firing a separation charge when the UAV projectile reaches a predetermined point along the flight path, the separation charge being configured to separate a UAV from a projectile casing. The method can further include deploying the UAV and activating a propulsion system of the UAV and obtaining signals via one or more sensors.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于射弹发射的UAV侦察/监视的方法，系统和计算机可读介质。 该方法可以包括确定指定的目标。 该方法还可以包括估计从发射点到目标的距离和轨迹，以及向发射器，射弹和通信和控制系统传送距离和轨迹信息。 该方法还可以包括在UAV弹丸到达沿着飞行路径的预定点时点燃分离费用，分离费用被配置为将UAV与射弹套管分开。 该方法还可以包括部署UAV并激活UAV的推进系统并通过一个或多个传感器获得信号。

公开(公告)号：US09453705B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14627244

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. Sylvia ,  Martin C. Lewis ,  Mark E. Whalen ,  Robert P. Gordon, Jr.

IPC: F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/07 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F41B11/72 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F42B14/06 ,  F42B15/10

CPC classification number: F41F3/042 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F41B11/72 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F42B14/06 ,  F42B15/105

Abstract: A payload launch system is described that provides one launch solution suitable for multiple applications. A payload, such as a UAV, is launched from a sealed launch tube using compressed gas or other energy source. The launch tube can be used to transport and protect the payload from harsh environments for extended periods prior to launch.

Abstract translation: 描述了有效载荷发射系统，其提供适用于多个应用的​​一个发射解决方案。 有效载荷，如无人机，使用压缩气体或其他能源从密封发射管发射。 发射管可用于在发射前长时间运输和保护有效负载免受恶劣环境的影响。