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Unmanned aerial vehicle with capacitive sensor propeller stoppage

US11851162B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2020
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U10/13
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods for stopping the rotation of propellers used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) such as drones are disclosed. The propellers are stopped in response to sensing human touch on a surface of the UAV using capacitive sensors.

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