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Unmanned aerial vehicle operated based on cost functions

US12423380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2023
Grant dateSep 23, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computer of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) accesses, from a memory unit, a problem definition comprising cost functions associated with travel of the UAV. The computer causes movement of the UAV based on the cost functions. The computer adjusts one or more of the cost functions during a flight of the UAV. The computer causes further movement of the UAV based on the adjusted one or more of the cost functions.

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