18133682. Apparatus For Controlling A Flight, System Having The Same And Method Thereof simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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Apparatus For Controlling A Flight, System Having The Same And Method Thereof

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Hyun Ki Cho of Anyang-Si (KR)

Jin Soo Jang of Yongin-Si (KR)

Yoon Cheol Jeon of Suwon-Si (KR)

Jong Pil Kim of Suwon-Si (KR)

Apparatus For Controlling A Flight, System Having The Same And Method Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18133682 titled 'Apparatus For Controlling A Flight, System Having The Same And Method Thereof

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure relates to a flight control apparatus, a system including the same, and a method thereof. An example embodiment of the present disclosure provides a flight control apparatus, including: at least one processor, and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the flight control apparatus to determine, based on environmental information and based on variations of a parameter for each operation mode of an aerial vehicle, a flight path among at least one candidate path associated with a destination for the aerial vehicle.

  • Flight control apparatus for aerial vehicles
  • Processor and memory for determining flight path based on environmental information and operation mode parameters

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Autonomous drones for delivery services
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and reconnaissance missions

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving flight path accuracy
  • Enhancing safety and efficiency of aerial vehicles

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased precision in navigation
  • Optimal route planning for aerial vehicles

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be commercially used in:

  • Drone delivery services
  • Military and defense applications

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology in drones for navigation purposes.

Unanswered Questions

How does the flight control apparatus handle unexpected obstacles during the flight path determination process?

The article does not mention how the apparatus adjusts the flight path in real-time to avoid obstacles.

What kind of environmental information is considered in determining the flight path?

The article does not specify the exact types of environmental information used in the process.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to a flight control apparatus, a system including the same, and a method thereof. An example embodiment of the present disclosure provides a flight control apparatus, including: at least one processor, and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the flight control apparatus to determine, based on environmental information and based on variations of a parameter for each operation mode of an aerial vehicle, a flight path among at least one candidate path associated with a destination for the aerial vehicle.