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Home station for unmanned aerial vehicle

  • US 10,239,638 B1
  • Filed: 02/11/2015
  • Issued: 03/26/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a launch system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);

    a landing feature that is arranged on the apparatus so as to receive the UAV when the UAV returns from a flight;

    a mechanical battery-replacement system that is configured to;

    (a) remove a first battery from the UAV, and(b) after removal of the first battery, install a second battery in the UAV; and

    a frame structure comprising;

    a roof, anda chamber beneath the roof,wherein the launch system is arranged to;

    couple to the UAV at a location inside the chamber, andmove the UAV out of the chamber during a launch process, andwherein the landing feature is arranged on the roof of the frame structure.

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