Methods and systems for retrieving personnel
US8979032B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for retrieving personnel is provided. The method includes receiving a radio signal indicating a real-time position of personnel to be retrieved, deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle to the real-time position, receiving an indication that the personnel to be retrieved is on-board the unmanned aerial vehicle, and operating the unmanned aerial vehicle to move the personnel to a different location.
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