Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing systems and methods
US11137756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at a destination includes a landing coordination control unit that is configured to switch the UAV from a normal operating mode to a landing mode in response to the UAV entering a regulated airspace in relation to the destination. The normal operating mode includes normal instructions for flying and navigating to the destination. The landing mode includes landing instructions for a landing sequence into a landing zone at the destination.
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