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Methods for picking up a parcel via an unmanned aerial vehicle

  • US 10,202,192 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2018
  • Issued: 02/12/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for picking up a parcel via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the method comprising:

  • navigating a UAV to a serviceable point, the UAV comprising;

    a UAV chassis;

    a parcel carrier coupled to the UAV chassis, the parcel carrier comprising an engagement housing selectively coupled to the UAV chassis, and parcel carrying arms positioned below the engagement housing;

    detecting a parcel at the serviceable point with a camera of the UAV;

    navigating the UAV to a position over the parcel and reducing power to propulsion members of the UAV to descend the UAV over the parcel;

    depressing a ground probe of the parcel carrier;

    engaging the parcel carrying arms of the parcel carrier with the parcel; and

    navigating the UAV from the serviceable point to a UAV support mechanism.

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