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Electronic device and method for controlling unmanned aerial vehicle using the same

US8761961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2010
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0016
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device obtains movement data of the electronic device detected by an accelerometer of the electronic device, and converts the movement data of the electronic device to control signals. The method further sends the control signals to the UAV, and changes a flight status of the UAV according to the control signals.

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