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Apparatus and methods for tethered aerial platform and system

US9446858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 2015
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/202
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drone system includes a drone that includes a propulsion system, a flight stabilizer system, and an air payload interface unit, and a camera system, wherein the camera system includes a camera stabilizing unit, and a ground support system to which the drone is detachably coupled through a tether unit, and for providing electrical power to the propulsion system. The drone system further includes a ground payload interface unit for receiving and transmitting command and telemetry information to the air payload interface unit through the tether unit, and a controlling device for controlling the propulsion system and the camera system through the tether unit.

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