Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/EWBNzFC9TzA Toyota is no stranger to using barcodes for its manufacturing operations. This invention helps a delivery drone land in an exact location for unloading or recharging. The invention uses a series of hieroglyphs to help the drone orient itself correctly. Regrettably, the patent text seems to have […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/VABnM8SmEnM The sea can be a perilous place. Unpredictable, cruel, and relentless. But the world must go on, and for ship operations, sometimes you need to get a rope across. For example, resupplying a ship with fuel or fresh water can be done offshore, as long as you […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/pu1Ys8k4kVU As they say, ‘a thing designed to do two functions does neither well’. The ideal aircraft that can land on a dime yet cruise like a plane hasn’t been invented yet, or at least hasn’t been perfected yet. This invention acknowledges the trials and errors of past […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/I1cScTqvEmU Pipistrel, a Slovenian company, now a subsidiary of Textron, has invented an algorithm to get the most out of propellers of electric flying vehicles. As the patent states, “The algorithm incorporates information such as the propeller diameter (D), the maximum power, torque, and RPM of the propeller. […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/wIHeDh74kZ0 The FVR platform is certainly an impressive accomplishment. According to its maker, “The FVR is designed for long endurance, 12 to 18 hours, with an 8 to 22 pound payload capacity.”(https://www.l3harris.com/all-capabilities/fvr-90-airframe) According to the patent, large quad platforms are great at their VTOL thing, but have little […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/I4eIXPNOOnI The title caught my eye, and the inventors’ credentials impressed me. Both are from the Defense sphere, and if they applied for a patent, this is a worthy invention. Basically, it’s a standalone module that you can attach to any friendly drone, and that module can sever […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/FRjh1TjieTE In a world where drones perform a multitude of tasks, it is not unforeseeable that several UAV companies will use the same airspace at the same time. While one company can keep meticulous safety margins for its own UAV fleet, it does not necessarily know where other […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/DW-j5B29RBA When the electronics of your drone overheat, it could spell the end of your flight. The folks at DJI thought “well, the propeller is moving a lot of air down, what if we captured just a bit of it and ported it over the hot stuff?” There […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/v1AFbP7w4V8 When something is very popular, it’s safe to assume that it is very good. CubePilot is widely considered a top-tier option for autopilot systems in the drone industry. However, this is not what this patent is about, it’s about something that made life easier for CubePilot, and […]
Have this article read to you at https://youtu.be/PwO2aP6jPXs Ericsson (the Swedish telecommunications giant) has applied for an interesting invention: a UAV that can swap batteries of other UAVs mid-flight. Why would Ericsson need an electric air refueling tanker? Because they want to provide telecommunication services using drones. Imagine being on a search and rescue mission […]