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.


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    Title :

    Autonomous UAV retrieval system


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    Publication date :

    2020-05-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen



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