A system may include a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the plurality of UAVs including a first UAV and a second UAV. The system may include at least one recharging station and a ground station configured to, during a mission: autonomously coordinate replacement of the first UAV by the second UAV. A method may be performed during a mission by an unmanned aerial system (UAS) including a plurality of UAVs and at least one recharging station. The method may include, without human assistance: causing a first UAV flying the mission to be replaced by a second UAV; and causing the first UAV to fly to a particular recharging station of the at least one recharging station.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A method may include a first UAV of a plurality of UAVs flying a first vector comprising a first heading and speed; a second UAV of the plurality of UAVs flying a second vector comprising a second heading and speed; at a first time, while the first UAV is flying the first vector and the second UAV is flying the second vector, determining a first distance between the first UAV and the second UAV; at a second time, the second time being after the first time, the second UAV transitioning to flying a third vector comprising a third heading and speed, the third vector being different from the second vector; after the second UAV has transitioned to flying the third vector, the first UAV observing the second UAV; and the first UAV providing a first observation of the second UAV flying the third vector to the second UAV.
A remote drone control system includes a pilot endpoint system comprising a pilot endpoint and a controller connected to the pilot endpoint. The remote drone control system includes a control endpoint system including a control endpoint, a signal adaptor connected to the control endpoint, and a transmitter connected to the signal adaptor. A drone is arranged to communicate with the transmitter to receive and send drone operating data to the control endpoint system. The drone is also arranged to communicate drone video data to the control endpoint system. A remote bridge including a server is arranged to connect the pilot endpoint and the control endpoint such that data is communicated amongst the pilot endpoint, control endpoint, and drone in real-time.
A UAV system comprises a plurality of drones capable of communicating with each other to conduct a coordinated maneuver of a payload coupled to the plurality of drones. A first drone may detect a change in a payload characteristic of the payload. The first drone may send or receive a communication, wherein the communication concerns an adjustment to be made to a drone characteristic of the first drone in response to the change in the payload characteristic. The first drone may adjust the drone characteristic in accordance with the communication.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Remote controls for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); downloadable computer software and hardware for the command, control and operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for the autonomous waypoint navigation, takeoff, landing, loiter of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) featuring related control algorithms; downloadable computer software and hardware for the remote control and monitoring of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for sending commands and other information to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for displaying information, video, and images sent from the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); downloadable computer software for operating unmanned aerial vehicles, and computer hardware and peripheral devices, namely, satellite-aided navigation systems comprised of sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and GPS which can be used for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); Accessories for drones and non- toy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and unmanned aerial systems (UASs), namely, remote controls, and remote flight controllers, namely, electronic speed controllers drones; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); propellers for drones; drone arms Providing temporary use of non-downloadable online computer software for the command, control and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for the autonomous waypoint navigation, takeoff, landing, loiter of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) featuring related control algorithms; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online computer software for the remote control and monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for sending commands and other information to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for displaying information, video, and images sent from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablets, and handheld computers, for use in managing, controlling, and tracking drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and remotely-controlled video camera; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software development kits (SDKs) comprised of computer software for developing computer software and application programming interfaces software (APIs), namely, for use in developing applications and programs for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and remotely-controlled video camera
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Lightweight stabilized gimbal camera payload for small aerial vehicles
A gimbal configured to be implemented in an unmanned aerial system. The gimbal includes a payload interface; an end effector; a structure that includes composite skins, an internal structure, and integrated seals; integrated drive components; and at least one computer, where excess heat generated by the at least one computer is disposed of through a heat transfer surface integrated into the composite skin of the gimbal.
B64U 20/87 - Mounting of imaging devices, e.g. mounting of gimbals
B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
G03B 17/55 - APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
A camera payload configured for attachment to an unmanned aerial system with a payload interface. The camera payload includes a payload interface that includes a configuration that is structured and arranged to provide tool-free mechanical retention, electrical connections for power, and electrical connections for data; at least one camera mounted in the camera payload; at least one composite skin and at least one internal structure; at least one sealable and removable camera window retained on an outside of the camera payload; and at least one computer arranged within the camera payload.
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G03B 17/55 - APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
A drone includes a motor, a noise receiver, a camera, a distance measurer, and a directed sound beam generator. The noise receiver is configured to detect a noise caused by the motor. The camera is configured to capture an image of an area when the drone is in the air. The distance measurer is configured to measure a distance between the drone and a particular point in the captured image. The directed sound beam generator is configured to emit a sound beam that is directed to a particular direction. The drone further includes a processor configured to analyze the detected noise to determine a frequency spectrum of the detected noise. The processor is further configured to analyze the captured image to identify a target, and cause the directed sound beam generator to emit a sound beam to actively cancel at least a portion of the noise directed to the target.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
G10L 25/18 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters the extracted parameters being spectral information of each sub-band
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
H04R 1/32 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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cameras; camera mounts and supports; gimbal stabilizers for cameras; Bags for cameras and photographic equipment; Carrying cases specially adapted for electronic equipment, namely, cameras, camcorders, camera gimbals, camera stabilizers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Remote controls for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); downloadable computer software and hardware for the command, control and operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for the autonomous waypoint navigation, takeoff, landing, loiter of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) featuring related control algorithms; downloadable computer software and hardware for the remote control and monitoring of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for sending commands and other information to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and for displaying information, video, and images sent from the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); downloadable computer software for operating unmanned aerial vehicles, and computer hardware and peripheral devices, namely, satellite-aided navigation systems comprised of sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and GPS which can be used for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); Accessories for drones and non- toy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and unmanned aerial systems (UASs), namely, remote controls, and remote flight controllers, namely, electronic speed controllers drones; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); propellers for drones; drone arms Providing temporary use of non-downloadable online computer software for the command, control and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for the autonomous waypoint navigation, takeoff, landing, loiter of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) featuring related control algorithms; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online computer software for the remote control and monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for sending commands and other information to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and for displaying information, video, and images sent from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); providing online non-downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablets, and handheld computers, for use in managing, controlling, and tracking drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and remotely-controlled video camera; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software development kits (SDKs) comprised of computer software for developing computer software and application programming interfaces software (APIs), namely, for use in developing applications and programs for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and remotely-controlled video camera
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
industrial and civil professional inspections; software as a
service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial
intelligence for industrial and civil professional
inspections.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in control and remote piloting of drones for industrial and civil professional inspections; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for use in control and remote piloting of drones for industrial and civil professional inspections
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LONG DISTANCE TRANS-CONTINENTAL REMOTE DRONE PILOTING SYSTEM
A remote drone control system includes a pilot endpoint system comprising a pilot endpoint and a controller connected to the pilot endpoint. The remote drone control system includes a control endpoint system including a control endpoint, a signal adaptor connected to the control endpoint, and a transmitter connected to the signal adaptor. A drone is arranged to communicate with the transmitter to receive and send drone operating data to the control endpoint system. The drone is also arranged to communicate drone video data to the control endpoint system. A remote bridge including a server is arranged to connect the pilot endpoint and the control endpoint such that data is communicated amongst the pilot endpoint, control endpoint, and drone in real-time.
A drone includes a surrounding cage which can be disassembled from a propeller-carrying internal base. In another aspect, a drone includes at least one fastening clip which attaches arcuate external ribs to a periphery of a central and internal frame, whereafter the fastening clip can be removed for disassembly of the ribs from the frame. Yet another aspect provides a flying drone employs a fastening clip including a snap fit and a generally U-shaped body. A further embodiment has a flying drone with at least one light externally mounted adjacent a periphery of a central propeller-carrying base, located between a pair of external ribs.
A vectored thrust control module for an aircraft that includes a servo system that couples to the aircraft structure at an output shaft connection point. A thrust motor assembly is fully supported by the servo system and rotates a bladed component to provide thrust to the aircraft. Further, the thrust motor assembly is rigidly connected with the servo system to rotate together about a longitudinal axis thrust line with respect to the aircraft structure. The bladed component and the thrust motor assembly generate a line of thrust that extends through the connection point of the servo system to the aircraft structure.
A drone includes a surrounding cage which can be disassembled from a propeller-carrying internal base. In another aspect, a drone includes at least one fastening clip which attaches arcuate external ribs to a periphery of a central and internal frame, whereafter the fastening clip can be removed for disassembly of the ribs from the frame. Yet another aspect provides a flying drone employs a fastening clip including a snap fit and a generally U-shaped body. A further embodiment has a flying drone with at least one light externally mounted adjacent a periphery of a central propeller-carrying base, located between a pair of external ribs.
A computer system for mapping the movement of a user to the controls of a drone generates, with a mixed-reality device, a simultaneous localization and mapping coordinate system of a user environment. The system then receives, from sensors within the mixed-reality device, a movement variable that comprises an indication that the user has moved a first distance in a particular direction with respect to the simultaneous localization and mapping coordinate system. The system communicates, to the drone, a movement command to move a second distance and particular direction based upon information within the movement variable.
A terrestrial based positioning system includes a plurality of location anchors configured to transmit and receive ultra-wide band (“UWB”) signals. In another aspect, a location tag configured to transmit and receive UWB signals uses signals transmitted by location anchors to determine its current position. In some implementations, a location tag may use Global Positioning System (“GPS”) signals or a combination of UWB and GPS signals to determine a current location. The location anchors are organized into zones used by the locations tags to determine a current position based in UWB signals. In some implementations, the locations anchors automatically create the necessary zones. Location anchors may also automatically determine the position of other location anchors. In yet other implementations, the location anchors relay data transmitted by a location tag. In addition, a location anchor may transmit GPS signals that can be used by standard GPS receivers.
G01S 19/48 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 1/02 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves
G01S 1/04 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves - Details
G01S 19/11 - Cooperating elements; Interaction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing dedicated supplementary positioning signals wherein the cooperating elements are pseudolites or satellite radio beacon positioning system signal repeaters
G01S 5/14 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location
G01S 1/68 - Marker, boundary, call-sign, or like beacons transmitting signals not carrying directional information
A drone receives an initiation signal which indicates that flight and/or navigation components of the drone are to be activated. Once activated, the drone then determines its initial position using a position-identifying radio signal. The drone then retrieves, from storage, dimensions of a drone-relative geofence. The drone can then calculate, using a processor, the drone-relative geofence having the dimensions with at least a specified floor and a specified radius. The drone adjusts the motor controller inputs to prevent the drone from exiting the calculated drone-relative geofence.
A rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform includes a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a processing unit that receives positional sensor data and provides flight controls based upon the received positional sensor data. The vehicle body also includes a first frame connection interface that is configured to interface with a plurality of different arm types. The first frame connection interface comprises a physical connection and an electronic connection. Additionally, the rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform includes a first arm, of a rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform, that is selectively connectable to the vehicle body through the first frame connection interface. The first arm comprises a first arm connection interface that is selectively connectable to the first frame connection interface. Additionally, the first arm comprises a first motor mounted to the first arm.
Embodiments are directed to a rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform such as a quadrotor, and to methods for controlling intra-flight dynamics of such rotor-based remote flying vehicles. In one case, a rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform is provided that includes a central frame. The central frame has a control center that is configured to control motors mounted to the vehicle platform. The central frame also has a communication port configured to interface with functionality modules. The communication port is communicably connected to the control center. The rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform further includes at least a first arm that is connected to the central frame and extends outward, as well as a first motor mounted to the first arm, where the first motor is in communication with the control center. The method for controlling intra-flight dynamics may be performed on such a rotor-based remote flying vehicle.
A vectored thrust control module for an aircraft that includes a servo system that couples to the aircraft structure at an output shaft connection point. A thrust motor assembly is fully supported by the servo system and rotates a bladed component to provide thrust to the aircraft. Further, the thrust motor assembly is rigidly connected with the servo system to rotate together about a longitudinal axis thrust line with respect to the aircraft structure. The bladed component and the thrust motor assembly generate a line of thrust that extends through the connection point of the servo system to the aircraft structure.
A rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform comprises a central frame with a control center that is configured to control motors mounted to the vehicle platform. A first arm is connected to the central frame and extends outward. A first motor is mounted to the first arm. The first motor is in communication with the control center. Further, a first tilt actuator is configured to tilt the first motor within a first plane.
A rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform includes a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a processing unit that receives positional sensor data and provides flight controls based upon the received positional sensor data. The vehicle body also includes a first frame connection interface that is configured to interface with a plurality of different arm types. The first frame connection interface comprises a physical connection and an electronic connection. Additionally, the rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform includes a first arm, of a rotor-based remote flying vehicle platform, that is selectively connectable to the vehicle body through the first frame connection interface. The first arm comprises a first arm connection interface that is selectively connectable to the first frame connection interface. Additionally, the first arm comprises a first motor mounted to the first arm.
