ROBOTIC AERIAL VEHICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A delivery support system accommodates and supports the delivery of packages, parcels and other items via an unmanned aerial vehicle. The system includes components to appropriately position a landing platform at a position and orientation that is away from general traffic areas and thus minimizes the potential for interaction with, and injury to individuals what may be in the area. The system further includes handling accommodations to cause delivered items to be transferred to a location readily accessible by an individual or person. The platform further includes systems to communicate with the unmanned aerial vehicle to aid in the delivery operations, and to confirm appropriate delivery of items.

主权项

1. An delivery support system to accommodate the delivery of items from unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising:
a platform sized to accommodate the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle; a support structure coupled to the platform to hold and position the platform at a desired location and orientation away from potentially interfering hazards; and a handling structure configured to receive the delivered items at the platform and transfer them to a desired transfer location which is accessible by an individual to retrieve the item.