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Airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same

US9868526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2015
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same that provides an effective system to deliver items to a set number of delivery locations using drones in which the drone flight path is minimized and wherein the drones may be easily retrieved and reused for delivery of additional items.

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