Aerial vehicle using motor pulse-induced cyclic control
US11345469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U50/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial vehicle that uses motor pulsed-induced cyclic control is provided. In example embodiments, the aerial vehicle comprises a fuselage incorporating a battery system and a payload bay for operatively receiving and holding a payload and at least one mono-blade rotor coupled to an electric motor and an electric motor control system. The electric motor control system controls the electric motor using pulse-induced cyclic control. The aerial vehicle further includes at least one wing, at least one cruise propeller, and an avionics system. The avionic system is configured to transition the aerial vehicle between a vertical take-off and landing mode in which the at least one mono-blade rotor is primarily engaged to propel the aerial vehicle vertically and a cruising mode in which the at least one cruise propeller is primarily engaged to propel the aerial vehicle horizontally.
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