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Taxi of unmanned aerial vehicles during package delivery

US11820504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2016
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/104
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A delivery system includes a processor programmed to construct a route so as to include predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi the vehicle and charge a battery thereof such that a state of charge of the battery remains above a target for a duration of the route, and forward the route to the vehicle.

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