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Patent drawing for Drone systems for pre-trip inspection and assisted backing
US 9,371,133 B2
Aircraft US 9,371,133 B2 Not in force

Drone systems for pre-trip inspection and assisted backing

This invention describes a system that uses a drone to help drivers of large vehicles back up safely. The drone, equipped with a camera, flies behind the vehicle and sends live video to a screen inside the cab. The driver can then see what's behind them and potentially control the drone's camera from a control panel. The claims specifically focus on this backup assistance function.

Why it matters: Since 2014, drone technology has advanced significantly, making them more affordable, reliable, and capable of stable flight and high-quality video streaming. This makes integrating a drone for vehicle assistance, especially with improved autonomous navigation and robust wireless communication, much more feasible now.

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Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build
SpecializedDrone integration, wireless video, vehicle HMI, software.

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