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Methods and systems for multiple drone delivery system with in-flight handoff

  • US 10,593,216 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2017
  • Issued: 03/17/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, by one or more processors, for managing drones, comprising:

  • controlling a first aerial drone having a payload coupled thereto such that the first aerial drone travels from a first location to a second location;

    controlling a second aerial drone such that the second aerial drone travels to the second location;

    while the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone are in flight at the second location, enabling the payload to be detached from the first aerial drone and coupled to the second aerial drone;

    wherein the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone do not make physical contact prior to transferring the payload; and

    after the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and while the payload is coupled to the second aerial drone, controlling the second aerial drone such that the second aerial drone travels from the second location to a third location.

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