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DRONE-RELATIVE GEOFENCE

  • US 20180267543A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2018
  • Published: 09/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for navigating a drone within a drone-relative geofence, the method comprising:

  • receiving an initiation signal at the drone, the initiation signal indicating that one or more flight and navigation components of the drone are to be activated;

    determining an initial position for the drone, using at least one position-identifying radio signal received at a position-identifying radio;

    retrieving, from storage, dimensions of a drone-relative geofence, wherein the drone-relative geofence encloses the drone within a positioning-system-defined continuous three-dimensional shape;

    calculating, using a processor, the drone-relative geofence having the dimensions with at least a specified floor and a specified radius; and

    adjusting one or more motor controller inputs to prevent the drone from exiting the drone-relative geofence.

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