UAV-based aviation inspection systems and related methods
US12378004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/104
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for inspecting aircraft via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system are disclosed. In some implementations a system, comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a computing system configured to establish a coordinate system in a space exterior to the aircraft in a global positioning system (GPS) denied environment. The system also has a controller configured to navigate the UAV along a flight path proximate to a surface of an aircraft according to the established coordinate system and a camera configured to obtain image data. A light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor is configured to obtain LiDAR sensor data of an inspection location on the surface to determine a presence of damage.
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