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Method for controlling unmanned aerial vehicle using remote terminal

US9766622B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for controlling a UAV using a remote terminal. The remote terminal is capable of wirelessly communicating with the UAV. The method comprises detecting, via a physical input device of the remote terminal, at least one user's action applied to the physical input device; generating a control instruction in response to the detected at least one user's action; and transmitting the control instruction to the UAV.

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