In an embodiment, one or more computer-readable storage medium comprising a plurality of instructions to cause an apparatus, in response to execution by one or more processors of the apparatus, to receive sounds emanating from one or more motors included in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during operation of the one or more motors; predict a number of operational cycles remaining before the one or more motors is to fail based on analysis of the sounds; and, based on the determination of the number of operational cycles remaining, restrict the UAV from normal use. The one or more motors comprises a vertical or horizontal propulsion motor of the UAV.
Detecting impending motor failure using audio data
14.09.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch