Unmanned aerial vehicle-based systems and methods associated with cell sites and cell towers with robotic arms for performing operations
US9764838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) associated with a cell site includes causing the UAV to fly at or near the cell site, wherein the UAV comprises one or more manipulable arms which are stationary during flight; physically connecting the UAV to a structure at the cell site and disengaging flight components associated with the UAV; and performing one or more functions via the one or more manipulable arms while the UAV is physically connected to the structure, wherein the one or more manipulable arms move while the UAV is physically connected to the structure.
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