Methods and apparatus for predicting favored wireless service areas for drones
US10558208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for predicting favored wireless service areas for drones are disclosed. A controller for a drone includes a service area identifier to identify favored wireless service areas during a flight of the drone. The favored wireless service areas are predicted by a model developed remotely from the drone. The controller also includes a service area selector to select one of the favored wireless service areas during the flight. The controller also includes a route manager to adjust a flight path of the drone during the flight based on the selected one of the favored wireless service areas.
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