Transmission line tethered drone system
US10899475B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An unmanned aircraft system 100 built off of a purpose-built transmission infrastructure 300 with a power collector 400 riding along the infrastructure 300 connected to a tether 500 that is electrically connected to both the infrastructure 300 through the power collector 400 and also connected to an unmanned aircraft carrying associated electronics that are powered through the tether.
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