Programmable autopilot system for autonomous flight of unmanned aerial vehicles
US7302316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for providing autonomous control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is disclosed. The system includes a ground station in communication with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method for providing autonomous control of a UAV includes methods for processing communications between the ground station and UAV. The method also includes procedures for processing commands from the ground station. Also included in the method is a process for estimating the attitude of the UAV and autonomously maintaining its altitude within a desired threshold. The method also includes a process for autonomously orbiting about a specified point in space. Combined with these processes, the method also includes a process for an autonomous takeoff and landing of the UAV.
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