Embodiments include devices and methods for navigating an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) based on a measured magnetic field vector and strength of a magnetic field emanated from a charging station. A processor of the UAV may navigate to the charging station using the magnetic field vector and strength. The processor may determine whether the UAV is substantially aligned with the charging station, and the processor may maneuver the UAV to approach the charging station using the magnetic field vector and strength in response to determining that the UAV is substantially aligned with the charging station. Maneuvering the UAV to approach the charging station using the magnetic field vector and strength may involve descending to a center of the charging station. The UAV may follow a specified route to and/or away from the charging station using the magnetic field vector and strength.
MAGNETIC FIELD NAVIGATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
MAGNETFELDNAVIGATION VON UNBEMANNTEN LUFTFAHRZEUGEN
NAVIGATION PAR CHAMP MAGNÉTIQUE DE VÉHICULES AUTONOMES SANS PILOTE
2020-04-08
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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