Adjusting flight parameters of an aerial robotic vehicle based on presence of propeller guard(s)
US10636314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/57
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments include methods and aerial robotic vehicles that adjust a flight control parameter based on whether propeller guards are installed. An aerial robotic vehicle processor may determine whether a propeller guard is installed, set a flight parameter based on the determination, and control one or more motors of the aerial robotic vehicle using the flight parameter. When propeller guards are installed, the flight parameter may be set to a value appropriate for controlling the aerial robotic vehicle when the propeller guard is installed. The flight parameter may be one or more of control gains, drag profile control settings, a maximum rotor speed, maximum speed of the aerial robotic vehicle, maximum power usage, restrictions to select modes of operation, visual algorithm settings, or a flight plan. Data from one or more sensors and/or motor controllers may be used to determine the presence of a propeller guard.
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