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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING FREIGHT CHARGES FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

  • US 20170323256A1
  • Filed: 05/06/2016
  • Published: 11/09/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2016
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:

  • a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer;

    a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package;

    a sensor configured to determine one or more physical characteristics of the package;

    a calculation unit configured to calculate adjusted freight charges by comparing anticipated freight charges based on one or more physical characteristics of the package specified in the request to the one or more physical characteristics of the package determined by the sensor; and

    an acceptance unit configured to accept the package for transport based on the acceptance of the adjusted freight charges by the customer.

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