Method and system for optimal trajectory path tasking for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

US11573577B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy · US

Inventors

• Isaac Michael Ross · Monterey, US
• Ronald J. Proulx · Newton, US
• Mark Karpenko · East Garrison, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 30, 2020
• Grant date: Feb 7, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 15, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64U2201/10
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and system for generating an optimal trajectory path tasking for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for collection of data on one or more collection targets by a sensor on the UAV.