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Target tracking method performed by a drone, related computer program, electronic system and drone

US10643346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2018
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2038

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  • 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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