Target tracking method performed by a drone, related computer program, electronic system and drone
US10643346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (34) for tracking a target (10), using an electronic target tracking system (14) on board a drone (12), the method (34) comprising at least determining (40) a movement trajectory of the drone (12), the trajectory comprising a plurality of successive orbits respectively centered on a plurality of successive positions (C) of the target (10), the orbit radius being able to vary, from one successive orbit to another, based on at least one element belonging to the group comprising:
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