Systems and methods for secure transportation and safe deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles
US11214367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for secure transportation and safe deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles are disclosed herein. An example method includes performing a UAV preflight procedure that includes determining UAV startup sounds from sound signals received from a microphone positioned within a housing that houses the UAV, determining synchronized rotation of propellers of the UAV, determining that no obstructions are present above the housing based on range finder signals; and releasing the UAV after completion of the UAV preflight procedure.
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