Selection of networks for communicating with unmanned aerial vehicles
US9881022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/1446
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device receives a request for a flight path, for a UAV, from a first location to a second location, and calculates the flight path based on the request for the flight path. The device determines network requirements for the flight path based on the request, and determines scores for multiple networks with coverage areas covering a portion of the flight path. The device selects a particular network, from the multiple networks, based on the network requirements for the flight path and based on the scores for the multiple networks. The device causes a connection with the UAV and the particular network to be established, and generates flight path instructions for the flight path. The device provides, via the connection with the particular network, the flight path instructions to the UAV to permit the UAV to travel from the first location to the second location via the flight path.
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