Transmission line tethered drone system
US11524781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2040 |
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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