Multi-part navigation process by an unmanned aerial vehicle for navigation
US9436181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D2111/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein may relate to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigating to a target in order to provide medical support. An illustrative method involves a UAV (a) determining an approximate target location associated with a target, (b) using a first navigation process to navigate the UAV to the approximate target location, where the first navigation process generates flight-control signals based on the approximate target location, (c) making a determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, and (d) in response to the determination that the UAV is located at the approximate target location, using a second navigation process to navigate the UAV to the target, wherein the second navigation process generates flight-control signals based on real-time localization of the target.
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