SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL PAINTING APPLICATIONS
First Claim
1. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface, the UAS comprising:
- an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including flight control mechanisms, the UAV configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals;
a delivery assembly connected to the UAV, the delivery assembly configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface in response to the second control signals, the delivery assembly including;
a supply reservoir, the supply reservoir configured to hold the liquid and remain on the ground while the UAV is in flight,a nozzle configured to apply the liquid to the surface,a first pump coupled to the UAV, the first pump configured to supply the liquid to the nozzle,a tether comprising a flexible tube connected between the supply reservoir and the first pump,a second pump connected to the supply reservoir and the flexible tube, the second pump configured to force the liquid from the supply reservoir, through the flexible tube, and to the first pump; and
a control unit connected to the UAV, the control unit configured to transmit the first and second control signals to the UAV and the delivery assembly, respectively.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface. According to various embodiments, the UAS includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including flight control mechanisms. The UAV is configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals. The UAS further includes a delivery assembly coupled to the UAV, where the delivery assembly is configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface located proximately to the UAV in response to the second control signals. The UAS further includes a control unit coupled to the UAV and the delivery assembly, the control unit configured to transmit the first and second control signals to the UAV and the delivery assembly, respectively.
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25 Claims
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1. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface, the UAS comprising:
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an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including flight control mechanisms, the UAV configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals; a delivery assembly connected to the UAV, the delivery assembly configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface in response to the second control signals, the delivery assembly including; a supply reservoir, the supply reservoir configured to hold the liquid and remain on the ground while the UAV is in flight, a nozzle configured to apply the liquid to the surface, a first pump coupled to the UAV, the first pump configured to supply the liquid to the nozzle, a tether comprising a flexible tube connected between the supply reservoir and the first pump, a second pump connected to the supply reservoir and the flexible tube, the second pump configured to force the liquid from the supply reservoir, through the flexible tube, and to the first pump; and a control unit connected to the UAV, the control unit configured to transmit the first and second control signals to the UAV and the delivery assembly, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18)
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14. A system configured to be connected to an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the UAV including flight control mechanisms and configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals, the system comprising:
a delivery assembly configured to receive second control signals and to apply a liquid to a surface located proximately to the UAV in response to the second control signals, the delivery assembly including; a supply reservoir arranged to rest on the ground while the UAV is in flight and to hold the liquid; a nozzle configured to be connected to the UAV; a supply line coupled between the supply reservoir and the nozzle; a first pump connected between the supply reservoir and the supply line, the first pump arranged to force the liquid upwards through the supply line while the UAV is in flight; and a second pump configured to be connected to the UAV and in line with the supply line, the second pump arranged to provide liquid from the supply line to the nozzle at a pre-selected pressure. - View Dependent Claims (15, 19)
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20. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface, the UAS comprising:
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an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including rotors, the UAV configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the rotors in response to the first control signals; a liquid delivery assembly connected to the UAV, the liquid delivery assembly including a nozzle, the liquid delivery assembly configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface with the nozzle in response to the second control signals, and a control unit configured to transmit the first control signals and the second control signals to the UAV and the liquid delivery assembly, respectively, the control unit configured to automatically adjust the operational configuration of the rotors in response to a position of the nozzle with respect to the surface such that the UAV travels along a predetermined flight path adjacent to the surface and the nozzle is maintained at an optimum distance from the surface as the UAV travels along the predetermined flight path, wherein the optimum distance is less than thirty centimeters. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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