Autonomous drone diagnosis
US11174045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.
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