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Decentralized air traffic management system for unmanned aerial vehicles

US9997080B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2015
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2036

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

Abstract

An unmanned aircraft system includes an aircraft control system that enables the safe operation of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles in the same airspace, through the use of a decentralized air traffic management system. The decentralized air traffic management system is robust against loss of communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and does not require a centralized ground control system to coordinate the vehicles.

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