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Patent Inventor Names
Michael J. Allen0
Date of Patent
October 7, 2008
0Patent Application Number
112773250
Date Filed
March 23, 2006
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides a practical method for UAVs to take advantage of thermals in a manner similar to piloted aircrafts and soaring birds. In general, the invention is a method for a UAV to autonomously locate a thermal and be guided to the thermal to greatly improve range and endurance of the aircraft.
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