Systems and methods are provided for maintaining operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an obstructive environment. In one example, the UAV may include a plurality of propellers, a plurality of guards affixed to the plurality of propellers, and a cage positioned adjacent to the plurality of propellers, the cage constructed from a plurality of detachably joined beams, and the cage detachably coupled to each of the plurality of guards. In some examples, the cage may be fabricated from fiberglass or carbon fiber. In additional or alternative examples, the cage may not extend underneath the UAV during operation thereof. In this way, the cage may maintain operation of the UAV in the obstructive environment by preventing obstructing objects in the obstructive environment from damaging components thereof while providing a substantially lightweight and unobtrusive construction which may not significantly degrade a performance of the UAV.


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    Title :

    EXTERNAL CAGE FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-06-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64U



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