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Accessory port systems and methods for unmanned aerial vehicles

US12358660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC · CA

Inventors

Albert Pegg · Waterloo, CA
Tomi Kanninen · Salo, FI

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 29, 2022
Grant date	Jul 15, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64U2201/20
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Accessory port systems and methods are provided. In one example, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes an accessory port configured to interchangeably attach a plurality of accessory devices to the UAV. The accessory port may have a mechanical interface configured to engage with one of the accessory devices. The mechanical interface may include a locking member configured to physically secure the accessory device to the accessory port. The accessory port may further include an electrical interface configured to electrically connect the accessory device to the UAV. The mechanical interface may be configured to align the accessory device relative to the electrical interface. Related devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

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