SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PACKAGE DELIVERY USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
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1. A system, comprising:
- a first component at a first elevation, wherein the first component is operatively connected to a winch;
a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; and
a lifting component comprising a cable, the cable;
operatively connected to the first component and the second component,configured to connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, andconfigured to lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for package delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles. Example methods may include positioning a first component at a first elevation, and operatively connecting the first component to a winch; positioning a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; and configuring cable of a lifting component to: operatively connect to the first component and the second component, connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, and lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a first component at a first elevation, wherein the first component is operatively connected to a winch; a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; and a lifting component comprising a cable, the cable; operatively connected to the first component and the second component, configured to connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, and configured to lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system, comprising:
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a first component at a first elevation, wherein the first component is operatively connected to a winch; a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; a lifting component comprising a cable, the cable; operatively connected to the first component and the second component, configured to connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, and configured to lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch; and a third component at a third elevation, the third component configured to receive the vehicle from the second component. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method, comprising:
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positioning a first component at a first elevation, and operatively connecting the first component to a winch; positioning a second component at a second elevation higher than the first elevation; and configuring cable of a lifting component to; operatively connect to the first component and the second component, connect to and disconnect from a vehicle, and lift the vehicle from the first component towards the second component using the winch. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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