Reel system for an unmanned aerial vehicle and related methods
US11628934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system comprising a reel, a tether configured to be wound about the reel, and at least one unmanned aerial vehicle attached to the tether. When unmanned aerial vehicle is at rest, the unmanned aerial vehicle resides on the reel. Related methods of operating such a system can be used to extract crop from a field.
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