A mission management compute device is configured to assign each mission from a plurality of missions to an operator from a plurality of operators. Each operator from the plurality of operators is uniquely associated with at least two unmanned vehicles from a plurality of unmanned vehicles. A plurality of ground control compute devices is operatively coupled to the mission management compute device. Each ground control compute device from the plurality of ground control compute devices is uniquely associated with an operator from the plurality of operators and the at least two unmanned vehicles uniquely associated with that operator. The mission management compute device is configured to automatically determine that an operator from the plurality of operators cannot perform a mission from the at least two missions associated with that operator and automatically reassign the mission that cannot be performed by the operator in response.
G08G 5/22 - Dispositions pour l’acquisition, la génération, le partage ou l’affichage d’informations sur le trafic situées au sol
G08G 5/57 - Aides à la navigation ou au guidage pour les aéronefs sans pilote
G08G 5/265 - Transmission d’informations relatives au trafic entre les aéronefs et les stations au sol pour la gestion des autorisations du contrôle du trafic aérien [ATC]
G08G 5/36 - Gestion des plans de vol pour l’identification des pilotes autorisés
2.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO NAVIGATE UNMANNED VEHICLES BASED ON DATA PROCESSING OF FLIGHT PLANS
In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a compute device of a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is included within a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) associated with a site, a representation of a flight plan (1) between a start location at a start time and an end location at an end time, and (2) for the UAV. The method further includes causing the UAV to autonomously fly based on the flight plan for the UAV in response to the UAV receiving the signal with the representation of the flight plan for the UAV.
In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a compute device of a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is included within a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) associated with a site, a representation of a flight plan (1) between a start location at a start time and an end location at an end time, and (2) for the UAV. The method further includes causing the UAV to autonomously fly based on the flight plan for the UAV in response to the UAV receiving the signal with the representation of the flight plan for the UAV.
A mission management compute device is configured to assign each mission from a plurality of missions to an operator from a plurality of operators. Each operator from the plurality of operators is uniquely associated with at least two unmanned vehicles from a plurality of unmanned vehicles. A plurality of ground control compute devices is operatively coupled to the mission management compute device. Each ground control compute device from the plurality of ground control compute devices is uniquely associated with an operator from the plurality of operators and the at least two unmanned vehicles uniquely associated with that operator. The mission management compute device is configured to automatically determine that an operator from the plurality of operators cannot perform a mission from the at least two missions associated with that operator and automatically reassign the mission that cannot be performed by the operator in response.
G05D 1/227 - Transfert de la commande entre la commande à distance et la commande embarquéeTransfert de la commande entre plusieurs dispositions de commande à distance
G05D 1/224 - Dispositions de sortie sur les dispositifs de commande à distance, p. ex. écrans, dispositifs haptiques ou haut-parleurs
In an embodiment, a registration request is received for an operator from a plurality of operators and for a site having a set of site rules defining operational permissions for the site. The operator is associated with a skill indicator, an experience indicator for the site, and an experience indicator for at least one unmanned vehicle. An upper limit of unmanned vehicles for the operator is defined after the registration request of the operator is received and based on the set of site rules and at least one of the skill indicator associated with the operator, the experience indicator for the site and associated with the operator, or the experience indicator for the at least one unmanned vehicle and associated with the operator.
In an embodiment, a registration request is received for an operator from a plurality of operators and for a site having a set of site rules defining operational permissions for the site. The operator is associated with a skill indicator, an experience indicator for the site, and an experience indicator for at least one unmanned vehicle. An upper limit of unmanned vehicles for the operator is defined after the registration request of the operator is received and based on the set of site rules and at least one of the skill indicator associated with the operator, the experience indicator for the site and associated with the operator, or the experience indicator for the at least one unmanned vehicle and associated with the operator.
G05D 1/227 - Transfert de la commande entre la commande à distance et la commande embarquéeTransfert de la commande entre plusieurs dispositions de commande à distance
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
7.
APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO GRASP AND RELEASE PACKAGES AT AN UNMANNED VEHICLE
In an embodiment, an apparatus includes first and second members each coupleable to a tether, first and second links each pivotably coupled to the second member, and third and fourth links each with a distal end portion interfaceable with a package, a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the first member, and an intermediate portion pivotably coupled to the first and second links, respectively. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a winch, a grasper with a multi-bar linkage that can be releasably coupled to a package, and a hook coupleable to the winch and that can be selectively releasably coupled to the package. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a receptacle coupleable to an aerial vehicle, a winch coupleable to the receptacle and the aerial vehicle, and a grasper configured to rotate to a predefined alignment when raised by the winch into contact with the receptacle.
An apparatus according to an embodiment includes a winch and a grasper having a multi-bar linkage that can be releasably coupled to a package. A hook can be coupled to the winch and configured to be selectively releasably coupled to the package. The hook can move from a first position in which the hook is not coupled to the package to a second position in which the hook is coupled to the package, in response to an engagement signal sent by a controller coupled to the hook. The grasper can release, via the multi-bar linkage, the package (1) at a landing surface in response to the package being lowered by the tether and the package contacting the landing surface and (2) from a location a non-zero distance above the landing surface in response to the hook being moved from the second position towards the first position concurrently with a tension in the tether being removed or substantially reduced. The hook can move from the second position towards the first position in response to the controller sending a release signal.
B64U 101/66 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis au retrait de colis
B64U 101/67 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes les véhicules aériens sans pilote comprenant des attaches pour descendre les marchandises
9.
APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO GRASP AND RELEASE PACKAGES AT AN UNMANNED VEHICLE
In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member, a second member configured to be coupled to a tether, a first link, a second link, a third link, and a fourth link. First end portions of the first and second links are each pivotably coupled to the second member. The third link has a distal end portion configured to interface with a package on a first side, a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the first member, and an intermediate portion pivotably coupled to a second end portion of the first link. The fourth link has a distal end portion configured to interface with a package on a second side opposite the first side, a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the first member, and an intermediate portion disposed between the distal and proximal end portions of the fourth link and pivotably coupled to a second end portion of the second link.
B64U 101/66 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis au retrait de colis
B64U 101/67 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes les véhicules aériens sans pilote comprenant des attaches pour descendre les marchandises
10.
AUTOMATIC GRASPER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED VEHICLE
An apparatus according to an embodiment includes a receptacle configured to be coupled to an aerial vehicle, a winch configured to be coupled to the receptacle and the aerial vehicle, and a grasper having a multi-bar linkage. The grasper is configured to be coupled to the winch by a tether. The multi-bar linkage of the grasper is configured to be releasably coupled to a package. The grasper is configured to be rotated to a predefined alignment as the winch raises the grasper and the grasper contacts the receptacle.
B64D 1/10 - Arrimage de ces dispositifs sur aéronefs
B64U 20/00 - Caractéristiques de construction de véhicules aériens sans pilote
B64U 101/67 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes les véhicules aériens sans pilote comprenant des attaches pour descendre les marchandises
11.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO STORE AND RETRIEVE PACKAGES FROM A CONTAINER THAT INCLUDES A POLAR AXIAL ROBOT
In an embodiment, an apparatus includes an actuatable elongate member having a distal end portion. The actuatable elongate member has a range of motion substantially along a first dimension between a retracted position and an extended position and having a range of motion substantially along a second dimension that is different from the first dimension and that includes a first position and a second position. The apparatus further includes a platform disposed at the distal end portion of the actuatable elongate member. The platform has a plurality of elongate members. The plurality of elongate members is sized and shaped to have a complementary fit with a shelf having a plurality of elongate openings. The actuatable elongate member is configured to remove a package from the shelf.
B65G 1/06 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés
B65G 67/00 - Chargement ou déchargement des véhicules
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B66F 9/12 - Plates-formesFourchesAutres organes soutenant ou saisissant la charge
12.
UNMANNED VEHICLE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED ROBOTIC INTERNAL PACKAGE TRANSFER AND METHODS OF USE
Embodiments of a system with automated robotic internal package transfer, and methods of its use are described. A system includes a shelf, a rail with a rotational range of motion, an actuatable elongate member coupled to the rail, and an actuator. The actuatable elongate member has a range of motion substantially along a first dimension between a retracted position and an extended position, and a range of motion relative to the rail and substantially along a second dimension. The actuator is configured to automatically cause, in response to a signal associated with delivery or receipt of a package, the rail to rotate and the actuatable elongate member to move relative to the rail substantially along the second dimension and to move to the extended position, to position the actuatable elongate member for retrieval of the package from the shelf.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
13.
MULTIPRONGED END EFFECTOR OF ROBOTIC ARM IN AN UNMANNED VEHICLE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL PACKAGE TRANSFER AND METHODS OF USE
Embodiments of a system and apparatus with a multipronged end effector of a robotic arm, and methods of its use, are described. An apparatus includes an actuatable elongate member having a distal end portion. The actuatable elongate member has a range of motion substantially along a first dimension between a retracted position and an extended position and a range of motion substantially along a second dimension that is different from the first dimension and that includes a first position and a second position. The apparatus further includes a platform disposed at the distal end portion of the actuatable elongate member. The platform has a plurality of elongate members. The plurality of elongate members is sized and shaped to have a complementary fit with a shelf having a plurality of elongate openings. The actuatable elongate member is configured to remove a package from the shelf.
B65G 1/12 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports ou porte-objets mobiles en circuit fermé pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
14.
ACCESS DOOR OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LANDING PAD AND METHODS OF USE
Embodiments of an access door of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing pad, and methods of its use, are described. An apparatus includes a stationary rail including first and second channels, and a door panel coupled to the stationary rail. At least a portion of the first channel is located above at least a portion of the second channel. The door panel is slidingly movable with respect to the first and second channels from a first position to a second position. The door panel, in the first position, has an upper surface that is substantially co-planar with an upper surface of a UAV landing pad. The door panel in the second position is lower than the upper surface of the UAV landing pad and laterally offset with respect to the first position such that an opening in the UAV landing pad configured to permit a package to be passed therethrough is exposed.
E05F 15/643 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement horizontal manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles
B64U 70/90 - Lancement à partir de ou atterrissage sur des plates-formes
15.
ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR PACKAGE PICK-UP AND/OR DROP-OFF ON AN UNMANNED VEHICLE PORTAL AND METHODS OF USE
Embodiments of an alignment system for package pick-up and/or drop-off on an unmanned vehicle landing pad, and methods of its use, are described. A method includes moving, during a first time period and via an actuator mechanically coupled to a plurality of elongate bars disposed above and coupled to a landing pad, each of a first elongate bar and a second elongate bar from respective first positions to respective second positions, moving, during a second time period and via the actuator, a third elongate bar from a first position to a second position, and moving, during a third time period, a fourth elongate bar from a first position to a second position. The moving the elongate bars collectively aligns at least one of a package or the unmanned vehicle so that it is positioned above an access portal of the landing pad and in a predetermined orientation with respect to the access portal.
B65G 1/06 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés
16.
PACKAGE ACCEPTANCE SYSTEM OF AN UNMANNED VEHICLE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
Embodiments of a package acceptance system, and methods of its use, are described. An apparatus includes a container at least partially disposed in a package repository having access to an unmanned vehicle portal. The container defines a chamber configured to receive a package from a user. The apparatus includes a first actuatable wall portion movably coupled to a first side of the container and configured to move in a first direction into the chamber when the first actuatable wall portion is actuated. The apparatus includes a second actuatable wall portion movably coupled to a second side of the container and configured to move in a second, different, direction into the chamber when the second actuatable wall portion is actuated. The first and second actuatable wall portions are collectively configured to move the package received in the chamber into a predetermined position.
B64F 1/32 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour la manutention du fret
B64U 70/90 - Lancement à partir de ou atterrissage sur des plates-formes
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultation services in the field of unmanned
aerial vehicles. Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and
transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
use in managing, controlling and tracking drones.
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultation services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultation services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones
Residential and commercial package receptacle systems comprised primarily of a securable package container of metal for the storage of goods, for receiving goods from unmanned aerial vehicles or users, for managing goods by providing storage, drop off, and pickup locations, and for providing storage, drop off, and pickup locations for packages to unmanned aerial vehicles or users; a package receptacle system composed primarily of metal storage containers with a receiving point, a distribution point, and a series of holding chambers for packages; a package receptacle system composed primarily of metal storage containers with a landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles; a package receptacle system composed primarily of metal storage containers that includes an elevator for receiving, storing, managing, and providing packages from and to unmanned aerial vehicles
25.
Payload delivery and drop device for unmanned aerial vehicle for automatic release upon surface contact
Embodiments of a payload delivery and drop device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and method of its use are described. An apparatus includes a moveable collar defining a lumen having a centerline, and a rigid bar that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the rigid bar has a centerline and the second portion of the rigid bar has a centerline. The second portion of the rigid bar is disposed within the lumen of the collar when the rigid bar is in a first position. The centerline of the first portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen of the moveable collar when the rigid bar is in the first position. The centerline of the second portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen when the rigid bar is in the second position.
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
26.
Multiplexed communications for coordination of piloted aerial drones enlisted to a common mission
A method for coordinating multiplexed communications among multiple piloted assets enlisted to a common mission and multiple requestors includes defining a mission based on a mission request received from at least one requestor via a software application, receiving enrollment requests for multiple asset pilots, receiving indications of geolocations associated with the asset pilots, matching the geolocations to the mission, and sending invitations to mobile devices of the multiple asset pilots based on the matching. Upon receipt of indications of acceptance from the asset pilots, operating multiplexed communications among the asset pilots and the requestor. The multiplexing can include relaying a first mission-related data from mobile devices of the asset pilots to a mobile device of the requestor via a common communication channel, and relaying a second mission-related data from the mobile device of the requestor to the mobile devices of the asset pilot via the common communication channel.
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
H04W 4/06 - Répartition sélective de services de diffusion, p. ex. service de diffusion/multidiffusion multimédiaServices à des groupes d’utilisateursServices d’appel sélectif unidirectionnel
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p. ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Downloadable software for autonomous planning and execution of missions performed by unmanned aerial vehicles Software as a Service (SaaS) for autonomous planning and execution of missions performed by unmanned aerial vehicles Providing a website for use by others with features for autonomous planning and execution of missions performed by unmanned aerial vehicles; providing an online database for use by others with features for autonomous planning and execution of missions performed by unmanned aerial vehicles
28.
Multiplexed communication of telemetry data, video stream data and voice data among piloted aerial drones via a common software application
A method for coordinating multiplexed communication of data among multiple piloted assets and multiple requestors via a common software application includes receiving a mission request via the common software application, defining a common mission based on the mission request via the common software application, and coordinating the multiplexed communication using multiple communication channels. The coordinating includes exchanging data with multiple piloted aerial drone assets relaying a communication from one of the piloted assets to at least one other piloted asset, via the software application. When a new piloted asset joins the common mission, communication is facilitated via the software application between the further piloted asset and the multiple piloted assets. Upon detection that a piloted asset from the multiple piloted assets is no longer associated with the common mission, communication via the software application between that piloted asset and the remaining piloted assets is prevented.
G06G 7/70 - Calculateurs analogiques pour des procédés, des systèmes ou des dispositifs spécifiques, p. ex. simulateurs de véhicules, p. ex. pour la détermination du chargement admissible de navires
H04W 4/06 - Répartition sélective de services de diffusion, p. ex. service de diffusion/multidiffusion multimédiaServices à des groupes d’utilisateursServices d’appel sélectif unidirectionnel
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p. ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p. ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
29.
Methods and apparatus for navigating an unmanned vehicle based on a calculation of relative distance differences between a start location and a designated drop location
Unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) selection information identifying a UAV, flight path information, and a relative elevation difference value that is a difference between a first elevation value of a start location and a second elevation value of a drop location are received. Navigation of the UAV is initiated using the UAV selection information and the flight path information. A relative altitude difference value is obtained using a first altitude value of the UAV associated with the start location and a second altitude value of the UAV associated with the drop location. In response to a difference between the relative elevation difference value and the relative altitude difference value being outside a predefined threshold, UAV is caused to adjust the second altitude value such that an updated difference between the relative elevation difference value and an updated relative altitude difference value is within the predefined threshold.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
G05D 1/04 - Commande de l'altitude ou de la profondeur
G01C 21/00 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes
G06Q 10/0835 - Relations entre l’expéditeur ou le fournisseur et les transporteurs
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to register properties and personal preferences with respect to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles on those properties into an online database relating to unmanned aerial vehicles Providing an online database for use by others in the field of safety regulations in airspace management for unmanned aerial vehicles
31.
Payload delivery and drop device for unmanned aerial vehicle for automatic release upon surface contact
Embodiments of a payload delivery and drop device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and method of its use are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a moveable collar defining a lumen having a centerline, and a rigid bar that has a first portion and a second portion different from the first portion. The first portion of the rigid bar has a centerline and the second portion of the rigid bar has a centerline different from the centerline of the first portion. The second portion of the rigid bar is disposed within the lumen of the collar when the rigid bar is in a first position. The centerline of the first portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen of the moveable collar when the rigid bar is in the first position. The centerline of the second portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen when the rigid bar is in the second position.
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
32.
Multiplexed communications for coordination of piloted aerial drones enlisted to a common mission
A method for coordinating multiplexed communications among multiple piloted assets enlisted to a common mission and multiple requestors includes defining a mission based on a mission request received from at least one requestor via a software application, receiving enrollment requests for multiple asset pilots, receiving indications of geolocations associated with the asset pilots, matching the geolocations to the mission, and sending invitations to mobile devices of the multiple asset pilots based on the matching. Upon receipt of indications of acceptance from the asset pilots, operating multiplexed communications among the asset pilots and the requestor. The multiplexing can include relaying a first mission-related data from mobile devices of the asset pilots to a mobile device of the requestor via a common communication channel, and relaying a second mission-related data from the mobile device of the requestor to the mobile devices of the asset pilot via the common communication channel.
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
H04W 4/06 - Répartition sélective de services de diffusion, p. ex. service de diffusion/multidiffusion multimédiaServices à des groupes d’utilisateursServices d’appel sélectif unidirectionnel
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p. ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Downloadable software for managing, controlling and tracking drones; downloadable software for displaying maps featuring airspace information, namely, flight operations and air traffic for use in the field of airspace management for unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and aircraft Business consultation services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and drones Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones Software as a service featuring software for managing, controlling, and tracking unmanned aerial vehicles and drones; software as a service for displaying maps featuring airspace information, namely, flight operations and air traffic for use in the field of airspace management for unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and aircraft Providing a website for use by others featuring safety regulations in airspace management for unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and aircraft; providing an online database for use by others in the field of safety regulations in airspace management for unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and aircraft
34.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC DRONE RESUPPLY OF A PRODUCT TO AN INDIVIDUAL BASED ON GPS LOCATION, WITHOUT HUMAN INTERVENTION
A processor-implemented method includes receiving, at a processor, from a transceiver and without human intervention, location data associated with a target. The processor receives, from the transceiver, product data for a resupply request referencing the target, the product data including at least one of a product type or a product quantity. The processor generates, without human intervention, unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) mission data based on the location data and the product data, the UAV mission data including a representation of at least one UAV and flight path data for the at least one UAV. The UAV mission data is caused to transmit to at least one UAV controller to cause the at least one UAV controller to initiate navigation of the at least one UAV according to the UAV mission data.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
G05D 1/10 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions simultanément
A processor-implemented method includes receiving, at a processor, from a transceiver and without human intervention, location data associated with a target. The processor receives, from the transceiver, product data for a resupply request referencing the target, the product data including at least one of a product type or a product quantity. The processor generates, without human intervention, unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) mission data based on the location data and the product data, the UAV mission data including a representation of at least one UAV and flight path data for the at least one UAV. The UAV mission data is caused to transmit to at least one UAV controller to cause the at least one UAV controller to initiate navigation of the at least one UAV according to the UAV mission data.
B64U 101/00 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques
B64U 101/15 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à la guerre conventionnelle ou électronique
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NAVIGATING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE BASED ON A CALCULATION OF RELATIVE DISTANCE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A START LOCATION AND A DESIGNATED DROP LOCATION
Unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) selection information identifying a UAV, flight path information, and a relative elevation difference value that is a difference between a first elevation value of a start location and a second elevation value of a drop location are received. Navigation of the UAV is initiated using the UAV selection information and the flight path information. A relative altitude difference value is obtained using a first altitude value of the UAV associated with the start location and a second altitude value of the UAV associated with the drop location. In response to a difference between the relative elevation difference value and the relative altitude difference value being outside a predefined threshold, UAV is caused to adjust the second altitude value such that an updated difference between the relative elevation difference value and an updated relative altitude difference value is within the predefined threshold.
Methods and apparatus for navigating an unmanned vehicle based on a calculation of relative distance differences between a start location and a designated drop location
Unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) selection information identifying a UAV, flight path information, and a relative elevation difference value that is a difference between a first elevation value of a start location and a second elevation value of a drop location are received. Navigation of the UAV is initiated using the UAV selection information and the flight path information. A relative altitude difference value is obtained using a first altitude value of the UAV associated with the start location and a second altitude value of the UAV associated with the drop location. In response to a difference between the relative elevation difference value and the relative altitude difference value being outside a predefined threshold, UAV is caused to adjust the second altitude value such that an updated difference between the relative elevation difference value and an updated relative altitude difference value is within the predefined threshold.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultation services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultation services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles Drone services, namely, piloting of civilian drones and transport of packages and retail goods by air using drones Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones
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Payload delivery and drop device for unmanned aerial vehicle for automatic release upon surface contact
Embodiments of a payload delivery and drop device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and method of its use are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a moveable collar defining a lumen having a centerline, and a rigid bar that has a first portion and a second portion different from the first portion. The first portion of the rigid bar has a centerline and the second portion of the rigid bar has a centerline different from the centerline of the first portion. The second portion of the rigid bar is disposed within the lumen of the collar when the rigid bar is in a first position. The centerline of the first portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen of the moveable collar when the rigid bar is in the first position. The centerline of the second portion of the rigid bar is substantially non-parallel to the centerline of the lumen when the rigid bar is in the second position.
A method for coordinating multiplexed communication of data among multiple piloted assets and multiple requestors via a common software application includes receiving a mission request via the common software application, defining a common mission based on the mission request via the common software application, and coordinating the multiplexed communication using multiple communication channels. The coordinating includes exchanging data with multiple piloted aerial drone assets relaying a communication from one of the piloted assets to at least one other piloted asset, via the software application. When a new piloted asset joins the common mission, communication is facilitated via the software application between the further piloted asset and the multiple piloted assets. Upon detection that a piloted asset from the multiple piloted assets is no longer associated with the common mission, communication via the software application between that piloted asset and the remaining piloted assets is prevented.
G06G 7/70 - Calculateurs analogiques pour des procédés, des systèmes ou des dispositifs spécifiques, p. ex. simulateurs de véhicules, p. ex. pour la détermination du chargement admissible de navires
A method for coordinating multiplexed communications among multiple piloted assets enlisted to a common mission and multiple requestors includes defining a mission based on a mission request received from at least one requestor via a software application, receiving enrollment requests for multiple asset pilots, receiving indications of geolocations associated with the asset pilots, matching the geolocations to the mission, and sending invitations to mobile devices of the multiple asset pilots based on the matching. Upon receipt of indications of acceptance from the asset pilots, operating multiplexed communications among the asset pilots and the requestor. The multiplexing can include relaying a first mission-related data from mobile devices of the asset pilots to a mobile device of the requestor via a common communication channel, and relaying a second mission-related data from the mobile device of the requestor to the mobile devices of the asset pilot via the common communication channel.
H04W 4/06 - Répartition sélective de services de diffusion, p. ex. service de diffusion/multidiffusion multimédiaServices à des groupes d’utilisateursServices d’appel sélectif unidirectionnel
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p. ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software application for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in managing, controlling and tracking drones
