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Unmanned aerial vehicle positioning mechanism

US11713136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Flirtey Holdings, Inc. · US

Inventors

John R. Foggia · Reno, US
Jess Hayden · Reno, US
Joseph A. Rinaldi · Reno, US
Matthew Sweeny · Reno, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2020
Grant date	Aug 1, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 17, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64U2101/64
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positioning mechanisms for moving a UAV across a surface. The positioning mechanisms comprise a first guide assembly arranged opposite to a second guide assembly. A drive system is arranged to move the first guide assembly towards the second guide assembly and guide the UAV from a first position to a second position.

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