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Rotocraft

  • US 8,973,862 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2013
  • Issued: 03/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • (a) receiving data collected from sensors mounted to a frame of an unmanned aerial vehicle, the unmanned aerial vehicle having a plurality of thrust units including a plurality of vertical lifters and one or more horizontal thrusters;

    (b) receiving instructions over a wireless interface to operate a mechanical claw connected to the frame;

    (c) receiving instructions over the wireless interface to close the mechanical claw on a door-opening device selected from the group consisting of a door knob, a door latch, and a door handle;

    (d) closing the mechanical claw on the door-opening device; and

    (e) receiving instructions to use the mechanical claw to open the door using the door-opening device.

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