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Unmanned aerial vehicle operation systems

US11572166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2016
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/10
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation system may be provided. A method may include estimating an amount of traffic for one or more routes based on a demand of the one or more routes. The method may also include determining a required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes based on the estimated amount of traffic for the route, a distance of the route, and a maximum travel distance for a UAV. Further, the method may include installing the required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes, wherein each docking station of the required number of docking stations including at least one of a power supply, a wireless charger, a communication module, a control module, and a camera.

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