Aerial tree harvesting system
US12195212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an unmanned aerial tree harvesting system comprising a remotely and/or autonomously controlled UAV, an autonomously and/or remotely controlled tree harvesting tool configured for holding and/or delimbing and/or cutting at least a portion of a tree trunk attached underneath the UAV via at least one cord, a means configured for detecting rotational motion and/or pendulum motion of the tree harvesting tool, means attached to the UAV configured for detecting trees from above, at least one remotely and/or autonomously controlled forcing means, attached to the tree harvesting tool, configured for at least damping detected pendulum motion of the tree harvesting tool.
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