Systems, methods, and devices for unmanned aerial vehicle recovery
US11370539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are systems, methods, and devices for recovering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as UAVs that are trapped in an obstacle such as a tree. In particular, a method is described, the method including determining location parameters associated with a trapped UAV; navigating to the proximity of the UAV; determining launching parameters and a target associated with the launch of a launching device; and causing the launch of a launching device towards the target. The launching device may include a tether, such that a user may pull on the tether to dislodge the trapped UAV from the tree.
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