Anti-collision lighting systems and methods for a micro aerial vehicle
US7999698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for anti-collision lights on a UAV. A method for passive anti-collision lights on a Micro-Aerial Vehicle (“MAV”) including determining a location of the MAV using a flight management computer configured to fly the MAV on a programmed path using data from a global positioning system and an inertial navigation system. The flight management system transmits light activation data and selectively activates at least one navigation light located on a visible surface of the MAV using the light activation data from the flight management computer.
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