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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL PAINTING APPLICATIONS

  • US 20160082460A1
  • Filed: 09/19/2014
  • Published: 03/24/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for applying a liquid to a surface, the UAS comprising:

  • an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) including flight control mechanisms, the UAV configured to receive first control signals and to adjust an operational configuration of the flight control mechanisms in response to the first control signals;

    a delivery assembly connected to the UAV, the delivery assembly configured to receive second control signals and to apply the liquid to the surface in response to the second control signals, the delivery assembly including;

    a supply reservoir, the supply reservoir configured to hold the liquid and remain on the ground while the UAV is in flight,a nozzle configured to apply the liquid to the surface,a first pump coupled to the UAV, the first pump configured to supply the liquid to the nozzle,a tether comprising a flexible tube connected between the supply reservoir and the first pump,a second pump connected to the supply reservoir and the flexible tube, the second pump configured to force the liquid from the supply reservoir, through the flexible tube, and to the first pump; and

    a control unit connected to the UAV, the control unit configured to transmit the first and second control signals to the UAV and the delivery assembly, respectively.

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