Example methods and systems for coupling and controlling transport of cargo using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided, comprising coupling at least one electronically-controllable attachment device positioned on an underside of the UAV to a sling cable, the sling cable being secured to the cargo. The UAV flies to a predetermined area above the cargo, and responsive to determining that the UAV is positioned within the predetermined area, the UAV elevates above the initial operating height to lift the cargo and navigates to a target location.


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    Titel :

    Unmanned aerial vehicle and cargo attachment system for the unmanned aerial vehicle


    Beteiligte:
    JARVIS JOSHUA B (Autor:in) / LACY ROGER W (Autor:in) / GRAY BRIAN CHARLES (Autor:in) / MASON DAVID H (Autor:in) / MIKITA DOUGLAS (Autor:in) / ROGERS JUSTIN FOWLER (Autor:in) / BROWN BRANDON (Autor:in) / HATHAWAY ERIC (Autor:in) / SCHULZE ERIC J (Autor:in) / SEIDEL COREY (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2024-01-02


    Medientyp :

    Patent


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Klassifikation :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64U



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