公开(公告)号：US20240361369A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18579289

申请日：2022-07-18

Applicant: SUPAIRVISION

Inventor： David PERINET ,  Zhewei YU ,  Sebastien ARNOULD

IPC: G01R27/02 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U101/26 ,  B64U101/30 ,  F03D17/00

CPC classification number: G01R27/02 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2101/26 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  F03D17/003 ,  F03D17/004

Abstract: A remotely controlled, unmanned, rotorcraft, such as a drone, can measure an electrical parameter. The rotorcraft includes an electrically conductive contact element having a rigid substrate perpendicular to the connecting arm. The element is coated, at least on the face thereof opposite said arm, with a coating made of conductive flexible material.

公开(公告)号：US20240237170A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18405931

申请日：2024-01-05

Applicant: PEGAPOD LLC

Inventor： Randall Bostick

IPC: H05B45/38 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U20/80 ,  H05B45/48

CPC classification number: H05B45/38 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U20/80 ,  H05B45/48 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: An aerial vehicle electrical power system for providing regulated voltage and regulating power variances in a tethered aerial vehicle includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) carried by the aerial vehicle having at least one propulsion device. At least one electrical circuit is carried by the aerial vehicle. The at least one electrical circuit has an amperage boost regulator in parallel with a speed controller of the at least one propulsion device, wherein the amperage boost regulator in parallel with the speed controller delivers regulated voltage to the speed controller. A tether is connected between the aerial vehicle and a power source positioned remote from the aerial vehicle. Electrical power is transmitted to the aerial vehicle and at least a portion of the plurality of LEDs through the tether.

公开(公告)号：US20240201418A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18555288

申请日：2021-04-15

Applicant: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

Inventor： Go ITAMI ,  Jun KATO

IPC: G01W1/04 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B35/50 ,  B63B79/15 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U50/35 ,  B64U101/00 ,  G05D1/678 ,  G05D105/80 ,  G05D107/00 ,  G05D109/25

CPC classification number: G01W1/04 ,  B63B35/50 ,  B63B79/15 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U50/35 ,  G05D1/678 ,  B63B2035/4453 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  G05D2105/80 ,  G05D2107/27 ,  G05D2109/254

Abstract: A marine monitoring system includes a control device 1 and at least one flight vehicle 2. The control device 1 includes: a sensor unit 13 that measures at least one of an underwater environment and a sea-surface environment to acquire marine data; a control unit 16 that controls the flight vehicle 2; and a communication unit 15 that receives above-water data measured by the flight vehicle 2. The flight vehicle 2 includes a sensor unit 24 that measures an above-water environment according to control of the control device 1 to acquire the above-water data, and a communication unit 21 that transmits the above-water data to the control device 1.

公开(公告)号：US11970295B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US16617404

申请日：2018-06-21

Applicant: ELISTAIR

Inventor： Timothée Penet ,  Olivier Dubois ,  Guilhem De Marliave

IPC: B64U50/34 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64U10/60

CPC classification number: B64U50/34 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device for protecting the connection between a detachable wired drone (1) and the wire (5) thereof. This device enables the plug (3) to be reused even when it has fallen many times from a great height and limits the risk of injury and electrocution of people. The device consists of a non-conductive envelope surrounding the electrical contacts of the plug (3), a procedure or a mechanical system that cuts off the power when the plug (3) is detached from the drone (1), a system for mechanical protection against impacts, which can be an energy-dissipating envelope, a parachute-like system (4) for slowing down the fall, or the separation of the plug into a plurality of parts connected by a flexible element. The device according to the invention is particularly applicable to wired drones (1) in order to speed up movement outside the perimeter defined by the wire (5).

公开(公告)号：US11905018B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17222957

申请日：2021-04-05

Applicant: Wing Aviation LLC

Inventor： Andre Prager ,  Trevor Shannon

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for motorized control of a tether, such as for purposes of user interaction and feedback. In particular, a UAV's control system may determine one or more operational parameters of a motor for a winch disposed in the UAV, the winch including the tether and a spool. The control system may then detect in the one or more operational parameters, an operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of an intentional user-interaction with the tether. Based on the detected operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of the intentional user-interaction with the tether, the control system may determine a motor response process. Then, the control system may operate the motor in accordance with the determined motor response process.

公开(公告)号：US11845546B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US17301478

申请日：2021-04-05

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Baur

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06V20/10 ,  G06V20/56 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B60R1/00 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G06V20/182 ,  G06V20/588 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/107 ,  B60R2300/406 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/20 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a forward viewing camera disposed behind a windshield of a vehicle and viewing forward of the vehicle through the windshield. A control is disposed at the vehicle and includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the forward viewing camera. A drone includes a drone camera that captures image data. The drone is detachably disposed at the vehicle and is detachable from the vehicle and operable to fly above the vehicle. The drone camera captures image data representative of an area viewed by the drone camera with the drone flying above the vehicle. With the drone detached from the vehicle and flying above the vehicle, the drone communicates a signal to the control. Responsive to receiving the signal communicated by the drone, the control determines a traffic condition ahead of the equipped vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20240327042A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18577511

申请日：2022-07-07

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology & Design

Inventor： Shaohui FOONG ,  Jer Luen CHIEN ,  Clarissa Tze Lyn LEONG ,  Jingmin LIU ,  Jia Hwee LOW

IPC: B64U10/60 ,  B25J18/06 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/34 ,  B64U101/29

CPC classification number: B64U10/60 ,  B25J18/06 ,  B25J19/0025 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/34 ,  B64U2101/29 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: Aspects concerning a robot system is provided comprising a ground vehicle, an aerial vehicle capable of flight, and a tether connecting the aerial vehicle to the ground vehicle, wherein the tether comprises on or more Bowden cables, each having an inner cable connected at one end to a respective motor of one or more motors of the ground vehicle and at another end to a component of the aerial vehicle, wherein the ground vehicle comprises a motor controller configured to control movement of the component of the aerial vehicle by controlling the one or more motors.

公开(公告)号：US12084179B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US17055537

申请日：2019-05-23

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Gaemus Collins ,  Allan Matthew ,  David Twining

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F3/02 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U101/30 ,  G01L5/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04W4/40 ,  B64U30/20

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F3/02 ,  G01L5/04 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H04W4/40 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: Systems and methods including: a UAV comprising: a sensor configured to measure sensor data and a UAV propeller; a mobile platform; a tether attached to the UAV and to the mobile platform; and a digital processing device comprising: at least one processor, an operating system configured to perform executable instructions, a memory, and a computer program including instructions executable by the digital processing device to create a tethered UAV application comprising: a transmission module receiving the sensor data from the sensor at a selected rate; a locational module estimating a relative three-dimensional position of the UAV to the mobile platform, based on the sensor data; and a navigation module directing the UAV propeller and the mobile platform, based on the relative three-dimensional position, to adjust the relative three-dimensional position within a set value.

公开(公告)号：US12043411B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US18548178

申请日：2022-09-13

Applicant: Blue Vigil LLC

Inventor： Robert Schumann ,  Gerard Eldering ,  Charles A. Eldering ,  Brandon Wernick ,  Ted Markson

IPC: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  B64U101/00 ,  F21V14/00 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: B64D47/04 ,  B64U10/60 ,  F21V14/003 ,  F21V23/02 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/202 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a drone-based system comprises: a base station, wherein the base station is configured to provide drone control and power, a drone; a tether connecting the base station to the drone and configured to provide the drone with the power from the base station; and a lighting system, operably attached to the drone via the tether, configured to generate illumination of a ground area, wherein the illumination of the ground area is controllable by modifying least one of an intensity of the illumination and a height of the drone above the ground area.

公开(公告)号：US11834199B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17225781

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Easy Aerial Inc.

Inventor： Yogev Cohen ,  Muhammad Galib ,  Ido Gur

IPC: B64F3/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B66D1/50 ,  B64U10/13

CPC classification number: B64F3/00 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B66D1/505 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2201/202

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle, a user input device, and ground station. The user input device is configured to generate a signal and control the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the generated signal. The ground station is coupled to the unmanned aerial vehicle via a tether assembly. The ground station includes a motorized spool and a controller. The motorized spool is coupled to the tether assembly and configured to electromechanically control spooling and unspooling of a tether of the tether assembly. The controller is configured to control operation of the motorized spool based on an anticipated movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle.