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Patent drawing for Route planning for multi-unmanned aerial vehicle-based package delivery
US 10,170,006 B2
Traffic systems US 10,170,006 B2 Expired

Route planning for multi-unmanned aerial vehicle-based package delivery

This invention describes a computer system that plans delivery routes for many drones simultaneously. It takes each drone's current location and its final destination, calculates all possible travel paths, and then selects the best routes based on specific criteria. The system can also continuously monitor the drones and dynamically adjust their routes in real-time, especially if some drones are estimated to be idle for too long, to ensure efficient package delivery.

Why it matters: In 2016, real-time, multi-UAV route optimization with dynamic reconfiguration was computationally intensive and relied on less mature drone technology and communication infrastructure. By 2026, advancements in edge computing, 5G connectivity, and sophisticated AI-driven optimization algorithms make such a system far more practical and efficient for large-scale drone delivery operations.

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ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedComplex software logic, real-time optimization algorithms

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