Determining center of gravity of an automated aerial vehicle and a payload
US9550561B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M1/125
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes a system and method for determining the center of gravity of a payload engaged by an automated aerial vehicle and adjusting components of the automated aerial vehicle and/or the engagement location with the payload so that the center of gravity of the payload is within a defined position with respect to the center of gravity of the automated aerial vehicle. Adjusting the center of gravity to be within a defined position improves the efficiency, maneuverability and safety of the automated aerial vehicle. In some implementations, the stability of the payload may also be determined to ensure that the center of gravity does not change or shift during transport due to movement of an item of the payload.
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