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Method of Flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

  • US 20140288730A1
  • Filed: 02/25/2014
  • Published: 09/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of flying an unmanned aerial vehicle, the method including steps implemented using a controller forming part of the unmanned aerial vehicle, said steps comprising:

  • defining a plurality of emergency conditions;

    associating each emergency condition of the plurality of emergency conditions with a corresponding priority level;

    associating the each emergency condition with a corresponding objective;

    sensing a plurality of operating parameters of the unmanned aerial vehicle to detect whether one of the plurality of emergency conditions exists;

    when one or more emergency conditions is detected;

    generating a trajectory for a particular emergency condition having a highest associated priority level, wherein the trajectory is generated in accordance with a particular objective associated with the particular emergency condition that has the highest associated priority level; and

    instructing the unmanned aerial vehicle to follow the trajectory.

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