公开(公告)号：US12091229B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17480298

申请日：2021-09-21

Applicant: ELROY AIR, INC.

Inventor： Terik Weekes ,  Sean Belardo ,  Clint Cope ,  Colin Owen ,  Isaiah Jones ,  Shane Hills ,  David Merrill

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B65D6/00 ,  B65D6/34

CPC classification number: B65D7/44 ,  B64C7/00 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B65D11/20

Abstract: A modular aerial cargo aerodynamic encasement and a method for modular aviation cargo transport is provided. The aviation cargo aerodynamic encasement comprises a platform having a planar upper surface configured to accept cargo and a lower surface. The lower surface includes two or more ground supports displacing a portion of the platform from contact with a supporting surface. The platform includes two or more load transfer structures. The aviation cargo aerodynamic encasement further comprises a fairing configured to detachably couple to the platform, wherein the fairing, when coupled to the platform, forms an aerodynamic encasement, and wherein the aerodynamic encasement is detachably mountable to an aircraft by the two or more load transfer structures.

公开(公告)号：US20240166382A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18282054

申请日：2022-03-14

Applicant: AVSS - AERIAL VEHICLE SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Joshua BOUDREAU ,  Ashim PANTA ,  Joshua OGDEN ,  Reay O'DARE ,  Ryan DES COTES ,  Robert D. WATTERS ,  Joseph Luc BOUCHER ,  Thomas MOORE ,  Michael SIROIS

IPC: B64U10/50 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/02 ,  B64D17/34 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64U101/64

CPC classification number: B64U10/50 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/02 ,  B64D17/34 ,  B64D17/80 ,  B64U2101/64 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A system for payload delivery and drone recovery, wherein the system functions with the use of a lightweight parachute and a directional control module. The system can include a drop system for payload delivery, wherein the drop system releases the parachute and payload upon reaching a target site. The system can also include a recovery system, wherein the recovery system deploys the parachute and steers the failed drone to a target site. A lightweight ram-air parachute is used to provide a lighter steerable parachute system.

公开(公告)号：US20240019246A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US17812854

申请日：2022-07-15

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Ivan Qiu ,  Louis Kenneth Dressel

IPC: G01C5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: G01C5/005 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/022 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: A method includes obtaining sensor data indicating a tension experienced by a tether while a payload coupling apparatus connected to the tether is lowered from an aerial vehicle using the tether. The method also includes determining, based on the sensor data, a ground contact time at which the payload coupling apparatus or a payload coupled thereto made initial contact with a ground surface. The method additionally includes determining a length of the tether released from the aerial vehicle at the ground contact time. The method further includes determining a tether-based altitude of the aerial vehicle based on the length of the tether released from the aerial vehicle at the ground contact time. The method yet further includes causing the aerial vehicle to perform an operation based on the tether-based altitude.

公开(公告)号：US11873099B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17109519

申请日：2020-12-02

Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Inventor： Michael Behrens ,  Heiko Brosinger

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C13/06 ,  B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C13/063 ,  B64C27/04

Abstract: A load carrying assembly for carrying a load with a rotary wing aircraft. The load carrying assembly includes a cargo cable and a load engaging system. The cargo cable may have a first end that is attachable to a hoist or a cargo hook arrangement. The load engaging system may include a first attachment that is attached to the second end of the cargo cable, a second attachment that is adapted for receiving a load, a connecting apparatus that connects the first attachment with the second attachment, and at least two first and second thrust producing devices that are attached to the connecting apparatus and produce thrust in a direction that is orthogonal to the cargo cable extension.

公开(公告)号：US20230331383A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US17725955

申请日：2022-04-21

Applicant: Workhorse Group Inc.

Inventor： Rich Parraga ,  James Wagner ,  Phil McDermott ,  Gio Trovato ,  Joseph Sams ,  Mark Beaulieu ,  Wei Wei

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D5/34 ,  B66D1/48

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D5/34 ,  B66D1/48 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present application relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle including a control system, at least one rotor operable to generate lift under control of the control system, a spool mounted for rotation in a winding direction and an unwinding direction opposite the winding direction, a motor operable to rotate the spool in at least the winding direction under control of the control system, and a brake mechanism including a brake actuator operable to transition the brake mechanism between a locked state and an unlocked state under control of the control system. The brake mechanism in the locked state prevents rotation of the spool in at least the unwinding direction. The brake mechanism in the unlocked state does not prevent rotation of the spool in the unwinding direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230315123A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US17657544

申请日：2022-03-31

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Ali Shoeb ,  Marcus Hammond ,  Christopher Cobar ,  Kyle Krafka ,  Kyle Julian ,  Kevin Jenkins

IPC: G05D1/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0808 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141

Abstract: A method includes navigating, by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), to a first altitude above a first delivery point at a delivery location. The method further includes determining, by the UAV, a second delivery point at the delivery location. The method includes navigating, by the UAV, through a descending trajectory to move the UAV from the first altitude above the first delivery point to a second altitude above the second delivery point at the delivery location. The second altitude is lower than the first altitude. The method additionally includes delivering, by the UAV, a payload to the second delivery point at the delivery location. The method includes after delivering the payload, navigating, by the UAV, through an ascending trajectory to move the UAV from a third altitude above the second delivery point to a fourth altitude above the first delivery point. The fourth altitude is higher than the third altitude.

公开(公告)号：US11718400B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17079890

申请日：2020-10-26

Applicant: PRECISION DRONE SERVICES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC

Inventor： Stephen Zvara

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/16 ,  A01G9/029 ,  B64D1/08 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01G9/00 ,  A01C1/06 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  A01C7/042 ,  A01C7/205 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01G9/0291 ,  A01G9/0293 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/16 ,  A01C1/06 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01G9/006 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Provided is a seeder assembly for an aerial vehicle as shown and described. The distribution assembly includes a frame selectively attachable to an aerial vehicle and at least one distribution device attached to the frame. The distribution device having a body defining a cavity to receive a plurality of products and a barrel to discharge the plurality of products. A control device configured to communicate with the aerial vehicle and the distribution device to coordinate the timing that products are discharged and a spacing of a subsequent discharged product relative to the speed of the aerial vehicle. A system, method, and cartridge device associated with the distribution assembly are also contemplated by this disclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20190241265A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16151002

申请日：2018-10-03

Applicant: The Skylife Company, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Potter ,  Matthew J. Medlin ,  Terry C. Potter ,  Anthony Kujawa ,  Andrew E. Potter ,  Iain A. McNeil

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/08

Abstract: An aerial distribution system and method for deploying items is disclosed. The system includes a box, a lid detachably coupled to the box, a plurality of items within the box, a flexible liner coupled to the box and containing the plurality of items, and at least one strap coupling the lid to the flexible liner. During deployment of the aerial distribution system, air drag removes the lid from the box and inverts the flexible liner to eject the plurality of items from the box.

公开(公告)号：US20180044018A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15730791

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Simone Bonazzoli ,  Marco Borgianni ,  Claudio Falcone ,  Alessio Fioravanti ,  Giuseppe Longobardi ,  Silvano Lutri ,  Luigi Presti ,  Paolo Salerno ,  Alessandro Tomasi ,  Francesca Ziantoni

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146

Abstract: A computer program product for automatically delivering a physical mail includes receiving, by an unmanned aerial vehicle from an unmanned aerial vehicle management system, a delivery information, the delivery information includes information about a first secure mailbox and information about a second secure mailbox, the first secure mailbox being related to a first target user, delivering the physical mail to the first secure mailbox, and rerouting the unmanned aerial vehicle carrying the physical mail from the first secure mailbox to the second secure mailbox in response to the physical mail being delivered to the first secure mailbox.

公开(公告)号：US20180009529A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15693789

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: Top Flight Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Long N. Phan ,  Sanjay Emani Sarma ,  Cody Miles Wojcik ,  Eli M. Davis ,  Benjamin Arthur Sena ,  Julian Lemus

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/001 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/063 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D27/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D33/08 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G05D1/101 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising at least one rotor motor. The rotor motor is powered by a micro hybrid generation system. The micro hybrid generator system comprises a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor, a small engine configured to generate mechanical power, a generator motor coupled to the small engine and configured to generate AC power using the mechanical power generated by the small engine, a bridge rectifier configured to convert the AC power generated by the generator motor to DC power and provide the DC power to either or both the rechargeable battery and the at least one rotor motor, and an electronic control unit configured to control a throttle of the small engine based, at least in part, on a power demand of at least one load, the at least one load including the at least one rotor motor.