UNMANNED AERIAL DELIVERY DEVICE
First Claim
1. An unmanned aerial delivery device for delivering items from a sender to a recipient, wherein the device flies to the recipient along a straight line path from the sender to the recipient, said device comprising:
- a body having a payload chamber therein for containing items to be delivered to a recipient;
a plurality of rotors attached to the body around its periphery, said rotors including a number of primary rotors for normal operation of the device, and a number of redundant rotors to operate the device in the event of damage to or inoperability of one or more of the primary rotors; and
range-finder means on said device for detecting obstacles in the path of the device and guiding the device around the obstacle to maintain the straight line path to the recipient.
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Abstract
An unmanned aerial delivery device has a plurality of rotors for propulsion and control, including redundant rotors in case of failure of a primary rotor, and uses a Laser Rangefinder system to guide the delivery device around an obstacle in its path until an acceptable straight-line path to a recipient is found, detect when a rotor is inoperable, and detect the distance from a take-off or landing surface to retract or extend support legs. The device has an insulated payload chamber that can only be opened by entering an unlock code on a touchscreen
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1. An unmanned aerial delivery device for delivering items from a sender to a recipient, wherein the device flies to the recipient along a straight line path from the sender to the recipient, said device comprising:
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a body having a payload chamber therein for containing items to be delivered to a recipient; a plurality of rotors attached to the body around its periphery, said rotors including a number of primary rotors for normal operation of the device, and a number of redundant rotors to operate the device in the event of damage to or inoperability of one or more of the primary rotors; and range-finder means on said device for detecting obstacles in the path of the device and guiding the device around the obstacle to maintain the straight line path to the recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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