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METHODS FOR LOADING A PARCEL CARRIER TO AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

  • US 20180155030A1
  • Filed: 01/12/2018
  • Published: 06/07/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2016
  • Status: Active Application
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1. A method for loading/unloading a parcel carrier to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the method comprising:

  • receiving a parcel to be delivered by a UAV;

    engaging a parcel carrying mechanism of a parcel carrier with the parcel, the parcel carrying mechanism being configured to engage and secure the parcel to the parcel carrier;

    moving the parcel carrier and parcel toward a UAV chassis of the UAV; and

    securing an engagement housing of the parcel carrier to the UAV chassis of the UAV, wherein the engagement housing of the parcel carrier is coupled to and positioned above the parcel carrying mechanism of the parcel carrier.

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