Method for installing an object using an unmanned aerial vehicle
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1. A method for attaching an object to a wire or catenary structure, comprising:
- (a) identifying a target location on said wire or catenary structure;
(b) attaching said object to an unmanned aerial vehicle with a flight control system;
(c) navigating said unmanned aerial vehicle using said flight control system from ground to a location near said target location;
(d) positioning said unmanned aerial vehicle using said flight control system to a position such that said object can contact said target location;
(e) fastening said object to said wire or catenary structure using said flight control system;
(f) testing that said object is securely fastened to said wire or catenary structure;
(g) releasing said object; and
(h) returning said unmanned aerial vehicle to the ground.
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Abstract
A method for using an unmanned aerial vehicle to install objects on wire and catenary structures is described. The method includes tagging the location, attaching the object to the UAV, navigating the UAV to the position, attaching the object, testing the attachment, releasing the object, inspecting the attachment, and returning the UAV to the ground. Sensors, flight control systems, means for attachment, and variations of embodiments of the methods, systems, and mechanical devices are described.
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1. A method for attaching an object to a wire or catenary structure, comprising:
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(a) identifying a target location on said wire or catenary structure; (b) attaching said object to an unmanned aerial vehicle with a flight control system; (c) navigating said unmanned aerial vehicle using said flight control system from ground to a location near said target location; (d) positioning said unmanned aerial vehicle using said flight control system to a position such that said object can contact said target location; (e) fastening said object to said wire or catenary structure using said flight control system; (f) testing that said object is securely fastened to said wire or catenary structure; (g) releasing said object; and (h) returning said unmanned aerial vehicle to the ground. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:
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a flight control system; a platform for mounting an object on a wire or catenary structure; sensors for navigating to specific location; a means for attaching said object to a wire or catenary structure; a means for testing that said object is securely attached to said wire or catenary structure; a means for releasing said object. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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