公开(公告)号：US09745062B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14689323

申请日：2015-04-17

申请人： James Sommerfield Richardson

发明人： James Sommerfield Richardson

IPC分类号： B64D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC分类号： B64D1/02 ,  B63C9/01 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  G05D1/0011

摘要： Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for providing a lifesaving apparatus to a distressed individual. Such systems may comprise an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to selectably support a lifesaving apparatus. The UAV may comprise a release mechanism configured to release the lifesaving apparatus when proximate a distressed person. The system may additionally comprise a control device configured to wirelessly communicate with the UAV such that a user can pilot the UAV from a distance and deliver the lifesaving apparatus to a distressed person. Methods of using the same may comprise piloting the UAV proximate a distressed person, providing a signal to the UAV to release the lifesaving apparatus by operating the release mechanism, and then pulling the lifesaving apparatus and the distressed person to safety via a control line secured to the lifesaving apparatus.