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Structure from motion (SfM) processing for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

US10203692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · SA

Inventors

Neil G. Smith · Thuwal, SA
Mohamed Shalaby · Riyadh, SA
Luca Passone · Thuwal, SA

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 10, 2015
Grant date	Feb 12, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64U2201/104
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of imaging an area using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) collects a plurality of images from a sensor mounted to the UAV. The plurality of images are processed to detect regions that require additional imaging and an updated flight plan and sensor gimbal position plan is created to capture portions of the area identified as requiring additional imaging.

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