AeroVironment had 21 patents in robotics during Q1 2024. AeroVironment Inc’s patents filed in Q1 2024 include systems and methods for generating flight plans for aerial vehicles, determining impact points of weapons, controlling aircraft orientation and landing, deploying parachutes from UAVs, and optimizing aircraft movement with angled motors. GlobalData’s report on AeroVironment gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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AeroVironment grant share with robotics as a theme is 33% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Methods and systems for determining flight plans for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles (Patent ID: US20240094729A1)
The patent filed by AeroVironment Inc. describes systems, devices, and methods for generating flight plans for aerial vehicles to efficiently cover a geographical area for imaging. The processor determines straight-line segments covering the area, waypoints at the end of each segment, and turnarounds connecting the segments. The flight plan includes the straight-line segments and turnarounds, with the processor controlling the aerial vehicle based on the plan. The method also involves selecting flight paths based on energy efficiency, sensor-area rectangles, and row spacing, with considerations for wind speed, direction, and obstacles in the area.
The system outlined in the patent includes a processor that determines multiple flight paths, selects the most energy-efficient path, generates a flight plan with straight-line segments and turnarounds, and controls the aerial vehicle accordingly. The processor can also divide the flight plan based on aerial vehicle characteristics, acquire completed plans for future energy usage assessments, and ensure row spacing is optimized for efficient coverage. The system's capabilities extend to determining straight-line segments based on image resolution and overlap requirements, with parallel segments covering the area efficiently. Additionally, the system considers factors like turn diameter, unskippable rows, and obstacle avoidance in selecting the optimal flight path for the aerial vehicle.
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