公开(公告)号：US12214902B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17966559

申请日：2022-10-14

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： James Infanti ,  Albert Pegg ,  Tomi Kanninen

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64C25/62 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U101/30

Abstract: Systems and methods related to landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving a UAV on a surface of a landing platform. The method may further include operating a positioning device disposed under the surface to locate the UAV. The method may further include operating the positioning device to move the UAV to a location and/or an orientation on the surface. The UAV may comprise landing gear having a plurality of legs, where each leg comprises a shock absorption system. The method may further include operating the shock absorption system during the receiving operation to reduce force received at stress areas of the UAV, and after the receiving operation, operating the shock absorption system to dampen movement by the UAV. Related devices and systems are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20240336378A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18627378

申请日：2024-04-04

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： Christopher Neate ,  James Infanti ,  Albert Pegg

IPC: B64U10/60 ,  B64U70/50 ,  B64U70/92

CPC classification number: B64U10/60 ,  B64U70/50 ,  B64U70/92 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: Systems and methods related to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch/landing platforms for tethered UAV flights are provided. A system includes a container configured to store a UAV includes a housing and one or more doors and a tether passthrough system configured to provide a tether pathway for a tether from an interior of the housing to the UAV through the at least one door during a tethered UAV flight. The tether passthrough system includes a tether guide configured to move between a first position facilitating storage of the UAV and a second position fitting securely within an opening of at least one door. A plug or cover may be adapted to close the opening when the doors are closed to protect the interior of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20230140387A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17966559

申请日：2022-10-14

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： James Infanti ,  Albert Pegg ,  Tomi Kanninen

IPC: B64F1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C25/62 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: Systems and methods related to landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving a UAV on a surface of a landing platform. The method may further include operating a positioning device disposed under the surface to locate the UAV. The method may further include operating the positioning device to move the UAV to a location and/or an orientation on the surface. The UAV may comprise landing gear having a plurality of legs, where each leg comprises a shock absorption system. The method may further include operating the shock absorption system during the receiving operation to reduce force received at stress areas of the UAV, and after the receiving operation, operating the shock absorption system to dampen movement by the UAV. Related devices and systems are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230246513A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US17587934

申请日：2022-01-28

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： Dmytro Silin ,  James Infanti ,  Albert Pegg

IPC: H02K5/20 ,  H02K9/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08

CPC classification number: H02K5/207 ,  H02K9/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08 ,  H02K2205/09 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108

Abstract: Techniques for cooling electric motors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system may include a cooling ring configured to couple to an electric motor of a UAV. The cooling ring may have a circular structure comprising a plurality of air ducts disposed therein. The structure may define an interior cavity. The air ducts may be configured to pass heated air from the interior cavity to an external environment to cool the electric motor. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20250026509A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18418006

申请日：2024-01-19

Applicant: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC

Inventor： James Infanti ,  Albert Pegg

IPC: B64U70/50 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U70/92 ,  B64U70/97 ,  B64U70/99 ,  B64U101/30

Abstract: Systems and methods related to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing platforms are provided. In one example, a system includes a platform adapted for launching and/or landing a UAV. A plurality of folding elements are pivotably coupled to the support plate to move between closed and open positions, the closed position holding the UAV to the support plate, and the open position allowing the UAV to launch from and/or land on the support plate. One or more motors are configured to move at least one of the plurality of folding elements from the open position to the closed position to align the UAV on the support plate.