Described in detail herein is an autonomous UAV retrieval system. The system includes a delivery motor vehicle including a retrieval opening, a fan, a vent and a storage container can generate a vacuum effect by controlling an operation of the fan and the vent. The retrieval opening can include a perforated top screen. A UAV can be received into the retrieval opening through the top screen in response to the UAV navigating to within a predetermined distance of the delivery motor vehicle. The UAV can including an inertial navigation system and one or more delivery mechanisms. The UAV can be guided, via a configuration of the retrieval into the storage container.
Autonomous uav retrieval system
2019-10-02
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch