Aerial imagery systems and methods
US10889373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/104
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drone system has a camera mounted to a frame of a drone, the camera configured to acquire image data upon receipt of a signal from a flight controller and a precision location device configured for continuously obtaining location data. Additionally, the drone system has a computing device configured for receiving a signal indicating that an image has been acquired, the computing device configured for transmitting a signal to a precision location device indicating that an image has been acquired, and the precision location device is further configured to record event data associated with a time indicating when the image was acquired.
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