Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire connector, and a power supply assembly and an aerial vehicle using the wire connector. The aerial vehicle comprises a support frame, and a power supply assembly and a plurality of rotor assemblies arranged on the support frame. The rotor assemblies are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly comprises a circuit board, a power source, wires electrically connected with the power source, and wire connectors arranged on the circuit board. The wires each comprise a conductive portion. The wire connectors each comprise a conductive member, a movable member, and an adjusting member. The movable member is arranged facing the conductive member. The conductive portion is located between the movable member and the conductive member. The adjusting member is arranged on the conductive member and penetrates through the conductive portion and the movable member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire connector, and a power supply assembly and an aerial vehicle using the wire connector. The aerial vehicle comprises a support frame, and a power supply assembly and a plurality of rotor assemblies arranged on the support frame. The rotor assemblies are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly comprises a circuit board, a power source, wires electrically connected with the power source, and wire connectors arranged on the circuit board. The wires each comprise a conductive portion. The wire connectors each comprise a conductive member, a movable member, and an adjusting member. The movable member is arranged facing the conductive member. The conductive portion is located between the movable member and the conductive member. The adjusting member is arranged on the conductive member and penetrates through the conductive portion and the movable member.

Abstract: A method of controlling a work schedule of a spraying system of a mobile platform includes receiving operating characteristics of the spraying system, generating a control signal related to the work schedule based on the operating characteristics, and controlling the spraying system according to the control signal.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a central body, a plurality of arms extending out from the central body, and a plurality of propulsion units. Each of the plurality of arms includes a stem portion, one or more branch portions, and a joint connecting the stem portion with the one or more branch portions. The joint includes a sleeve configured to lock a position of one of the one or more branch portions relative to the stem portion. Each of the propulsion units is attached to one of the one or more branch portions of one of the plurality of arms.

Abstract: A method for supporting aerial operation over a surface includes obtaining a representation of the surface that comprises a plurality of flight sections, and identifying a flight path based on the representation of the surface. The flight path allows an aircraft, when following the flight path, to conduct an operation over the flight sections.

Abstract: Systems and methods can determine a liquid flow in a spraying system. An amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system during a pump cycle is determined. A number of pump cycles that occur within a given amount of time are measured. The number of pump cycles are measured using an electronic speed controller (ESC). Additionally, the ESC indicates the number of pump cycles within a given amount of time within a threshold of precision. The amount of liquid flow in the spraying system is calculated based on the measured number of pump cycles and the determined amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system.

Abstract: Systems and methods can determine a liquid flow in a spraying system. An amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system during a pump cycle is determined. A number of pump cycles that occur within a given amount of time are measured. The number of pump cycles are measured using an electronic speed controller (ESC). Additionally, the ESC indicates the number of pump cycles within a given amount of time within a threshold of precision. The amount of liquid flow in the spraying system is calculated based on the measured number of pump cycles and the determined amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises a central body, a plurality of arms that extend out from the central body, and a plurality of rotors. Each arm has one or more joints that segment the arm into a stem portion proximal to the central body and one or more branch portions distal to the central body. The one or more joints permit the one or more branch portions to move horizontally relative to the stem portion between an extended state and a compacted state. The one or more branch portions are arranged substantially parallel to a perimeter edge of the central body in the compacted state. Each rotor in the plurality is attached to the one or more branch portions.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises a central body, a plurality of arms that extend out from the central body, and a plurality of rotors. Each arm has one or more joints that segment the arm into a stem portion proximal to the central body and one or more branch portions distal to the central body. The one or more joints permit the one or more branch portions to move horizontally relative to the stem portion between an extended state and a compacted state. The one or more branch portions are arranged substantially parallel to a perimeter edge of the central body in the compacted state. Each rotor in the plurality is attached to the one or more branch portions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for transformation of a UAV from an extended state to a compacted state. The UAV can be transported in the compacted state. The UAV can comprise one or more segmented arms that can be folded to reduce the volume of the UAV. The segmented arms can be sealed to prevent ambient air, dirt, and or water vapor from entering the segmented arm. The UAV can comprise a cooling and air filtering system on-board the UAV.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for isolating one or more sensors within an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The method may comprise providing a UAV that includes a housing forming a central body of the UAV. The UAV may also include a first compartment of the central body with one or more electrical components (1) disposed therein, and (2) adapted to affect operation of the UAV. Further, the UAV may include a second compartment of the central body that is isolated from the first compartment such that the barometric pressure in the second compartment is independent of the barometric pressure in the first compartment. Additionally, the method may comprise disposing the one or more sensors within the second compartment of the UAV.

Abstract: An apparatus and kit for assembling a mobile platform and methods for making and using the same. When associated with a mobile platform, a power device can be installed outside a control device coupled with the mobile platform. The power device can be located outside a housing enclosing the mobile platform and exposed to an external operating environment of the mobile platform. Heat generated by the power device can be dissipated without installation of additional cooling equipment. The power device and the control device can thus have lower operating temperatures and longer lifetimes. The power device can be installed on a module associated with the mobile platform for further improving heat dissipation of the power device. The module optionally can function as a shock absorber for preventing damage to the power device in case the mobile platform is involved in a crash.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire connector, and a power supply assembly and an aerial vehicle using the wire connector. The aerial vehicle comprises a support frame, and a power supply assembly and a plurality of rotor assemblies arranged on the support frame. The rotor assemblies are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly comprises a circuit board, a power source, wires electrically connected with the power source, and wire connectors arranged on the circuit board. The wires each comprise a conductive portion. The wire connectors each comprise a conductive member, a movable member, and an adjusting member. The movable member is arranged facing the conductive member. The conductive portion is located between the movable member and the conductive member. The adjusting member is arranged on the conductive member and penetrates through the conductive portion and the movable member.

Abstract: Systems and methods can determine a liquid flow in a spraying system. An amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system during a pump cycle is determined. A number of pump cycles that occur within a given amount of time are measured. The number of pump cycles are measured using an electronic speed controller (ESC). Additionally, the ESC indicates the number of pump cycles within a given amount of time within a threshold of precision. The amount of liquid flow in the spraying system is calculated based on the measured number of pump cycles and the determined amount of liquid that is output from the spraying system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for transformation of a UAV from an extended state to a compacted state. The UAV can be transported in the compacted state. The UAV can comprise one or more segmented arms that can be folded to reduce the volume of the UAV. The segmented arms can be sealed to prevent ambient air, dirt, and or water vapor from entering the segmented arm. The UAV can comprise a cooling and air filtering system on-board the UAV.