System and method for automated aerial system operation
US10824167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aerial system, preferably including one or more proximity sensors, such as sensors arranged in opposing directions. A method for aerial system operation, preferably including: determining a set of sensors; sampling measurements at the set of sensors; localizing the aerial system based on the measurements, such as to determine one or more obstacle clearances; and controlling system flight, such as based on the clearances.
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