Unmanned aerial vehicle communications system
US12367775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A communication system for an unmanned aerial vehicle operating beyond visual line of sight may include an airborne radio and a plurality of ground radios. The airborne radio is carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The plurality of ground radios are in wireless communication with the airborne radio. Each of the plurality of ground radios includes a processor adapted to calculate one or more performance metrics related to communication between the airborne radio and a respective one of the plurality of ground radios. One of the plurality of ground radios is selected as an active ground radio based on the one or more performance metrics. The airborne radio is configured to receive control data only from the active ground radio.
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