Cell tower installation systems and methods with unmanned aerial vehicles
US9654984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based installation method for equipment on cell towers includes flying the UAV with the equipment attached thereto upwards to a desired location on the cell tower, wherein the desired location comprises one or more horizontal support structures; positioning the equipment to the desired location on the cell tower; connecting the equipment to the desired location; and disconnecting the equipment from the UAV.
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