Unmanned aerial vehicle with capacitive sensor propeller stoppage
US11851162B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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