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Systems and methods for docking and charging unmanned aerial vehicles

US9902504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J50/90
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Unmanned aerial vehicle charging systems including unmanned aerial vehicle charging stations having a light socket connector configured to be coupled to a light socket, a power circuit electrically coupled to the light socket connector, and a charging station body having one or more electrical contact regions electrically coupled to the power circuit. The one or more electrical contact regions are electrically engageable with one or more unmanned aerial vehicles.

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