Package delivery by means of an automated multi-copter UAS/UAV dispatched from a conventional delivery vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9915956
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14989870

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Methods and associated systems for autonomous package delivery utilize a UAS/UAV, an infrared positioning senor, and a docking station integrated with a package delivery vehicle. The UAS/UAV accepts a package for delivery from the docking station on the delivery vehicle and uploads the delivery destination. The UAS/UAV autonomously launches from its docked position on the delivery vehicle. The UAS/UAV autonomously flies to the delivery destination by means of GPS navigation. The UAS/UAV is guided in final delivery by means of a human supervised live video feed from the UAS/UAV. The UAS/UAV is assisted in the descent and delivery of the parcel by precision sensors and if necessary by means of remote human control. The UAS/UAV autonomously returns to the delivery vehicle by means of GPS navigation and precision sensors. The UAS/UAV autonomously docks with the delivery vehicle for recharging and preparation for the next delivery sequence.

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AERO VELOCITY INC17 STATE STREET SUITE 2130 NEW YORK NY 10004

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bokeno, Elliot T Fairfield, US 5 227
Bort,, Jr Thaddeus M Maineville, US 9 242
Burns, Stephen S Maineville, US 24 1183
Rucidlo, Martin Mason, US 5 227
Wei, Wei Mason, US 563 3265
Wires, Donald L Loveland, US 37 357

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