Remote-control flying copter and method

摘要

A hovering remote-control flying craft having a molded frame assembly includes a plurality of arms extending from a center body with an electric motor and corresponding propeller on each arm. In various embodiments, the motor and propeller are mounted downward-facing at a distal portion of each arm with a motor cover over the motor. The center body can be formed of a two-piece molded structure that sandwiches a circuit board to provide structural support for the frame. The circuit board can include a plurality of tabs that facilitate mounting of wire connectors, and can also provide antennas and emitters for both IR and RF communications. In some embodiments, a removable safety ring protects the propellers from lateral contact.

主权项

1. A hovering flying craft system comprising:
a hovering flying craft including:
a frame assembly including a center body having at least three arms extending outwardly from the center body;at least three motor assemblies that each include an electromechanical motor and at least one corresponding propeller mounted at a distal portion of each arm;a circuit board assembly operably mounted to the center body and configured to control the craft in response to radio frequency signals and to control an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver; anda replaceable rechargeable battery insertable into the frame assembly and operably connectable to electrically power the circuit board assembly and the at least three motor assemblies; and a handheld controller configured to allow a user to control the hovering flying craft by providing inputs for an intended pitch and attitude of the hovering flying craft, and a thrust and yaw of the hovering flying craft, the controller including:
a trigger assembly adapted to be manipulated by a finger of the user to provide the user with a control for sending commands to control at least the infrared emitter on the hovering flying craft;a control processor configured to provide control signals to a radio that generates the radio frequency signals for communication to and control of the hovering flying craft and the infrared emitter; anda battery to electrically power the handheld controller.