A take-off apparatus and method for unmanned aerial vehicle without landing gear includes an unmanned aerial vehicle, a carrier, a lock/release mechanism, a lift or airspeed sensing module, a signal processing module and a release motion sensing module. The lock/release mechanism locks the unmanned aerial vehicle onto the carrier and controllably releases the unmanned aerial vehicle from the carrier. The lift or airspeed sensing module senses an overall lift or airspeed of the unmanned aerial vehicle. When the lift or speed value of the unmanned aerial vehicle is greater than a predetermined threshold, it drives the lock/release mechanism into an unlocked state so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is released from the carrier and takes off more accurately and successfully.

The present disclosure relates to a machine capable of moving on an inclined plane, including a first split body, a second split body and functional components, where the functional components include a moving mechanism, a flexible connecting device and operating tools, the operating tools are installed on the first split body and/or the second split body, and configured to perform operations, the flexible connecting device connects the first split body to the second split body, and adjusts a distance between the first split body and the second split body, the moving mechanism is installed on the first split body and/or the second split body and configured to drive the first split body and/or the second split body to move on the inclined plane, the first split body contains a suspension mechanism, and the suspension mechanism is configured to connect or disconnect the inclined plane.

The present disclosure relates to a machine capable of moving on an inclined plane, including a first split body, a second split body and functional components, where the functional components include a moving mechanism, a flexible connecting device and operating tools, the operating tools are installed on the first split body and/or the second split body, and configured to perform operations, the flexible connecting device connects the first split body to the second split body, and adjusts a distance between the first split body and the second split body, the moving mechanism is installed on the first split body and/or the second split body and configured to drive the first split body and/or the second split body to move on the inclined plane, the first split body contains a suspension mechanism, and the suspension mechanism is configured to connect or disconnect the inclined plane.

A method, system, and computer program product is provided for transporting an unmanned vehicle to a destination location. The method includes determining a ground vehicle from a plurality of ground vehicles based on a location of the ground vehicle, the destination location, and a location of the unmanned vehicle, controlling the unmanned vehicle to the location of the ground vehicle, controlling at least one attachment mechanism to attach the unmanned vehicle to the ground vehicle, in response to the ground vehicle traveling to a second location, controlling the at least one attachment mechanism to detach the unmanned vehicle from the ground vehicle, and controlling the unmanned vehicle to the destination location.

A method, system, and computer program product is provided for transporting an unmanned vehicle to a destination location. The method includes determining a ground vehicle from a plurality of ground vehicles based on a location of the ground vehicle, the destination location, and a location of the unmanned vehicle, controlling the unmanned vehicle to the location of the ground vehicle, controlling at least one attachment mechanism to attach the unmanned vehicle to the ground vehicle, in response to the ground vehicle traveling to a second location, controlling the at least one attachment mechanism to detach the unmanned vehicle from the ground vehicle, and controlling the unmanned vehicle to the destination location.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.

An apparatus for transporting a helicopter by ground transportation is hereby presented, the apparatus comprising a mechanism pulling on the rotor assembly to alleviate at least a portion of a mass of the blades to prevent mechanical compression to be applied on a rotor of the helicopter when the helicopter is transported with the apparatus. A trailer thereof, an operation command center, a helicopter crate and a method of use thereof are also presented therein.

An apparatus for transporting a helicopter by ground transportation is hereby presented, the apparatus comprising a mechanism pulling on the rotor assembly to alleviate at least a portion of a mass of the blades to prevent mechanical compression to be applied on a rotor of the helicopter when the helicopter is transported with the apparatus. A trailer thereof, an operation command center, a helicopter crate and a method of use thereof are also presented therein.

In various embodiments, specialized vehicle launch systems and methods are provided to enable personnel to launch and operate one or more UAVs from the safety of a vehicle or other mobile location. In various embodiments, a launch system comprises a launch device and an operator terminal. The launch device is adapted to be mounted on an exterior surface of a vehicle and is communicably coupled to the operator terminal, which is operable from the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle launch system allows an operator to control one or more UAVs from inside the vehicle, without requiring the operator to step outside of the vehicle to interact with the UAV or launch device.