Aerial vehicle and orientation detection method using same
US11946771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial vehicle including a body, a first ranging device, a second ranging device and a controller is provided. The first ranging device is disposed on the body and is configured to detect a first distance between the first ranging device and the reflector. The second ranging device is disposed on the body and is configured to detect a second distance between the second ranging device and the reflector. The controller is configured to obtain an included angle between a direction of the body and the reflector according to the first distance and the second distance.
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