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\"\"In the near future, we may not need roads to go where we want to! Sounds unbelievable?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, Drone\u2019s are here to stay and are the best example of how technology is shaping lives in terms of providing alternate modes of faster transportation. \u00a0Drones were initially used for defense purposes. In aviation and space, drones are considered as unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft. They are also termed as UAVs – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UA’s – Unmanned Aircraft, as well as Quadcopters or Multi-copters. However, in the recent past, Drones have been associated with many other areas like healthcare, agriculture, entertainment and even in delivery too. Drones have the potential to drastically improve the last mile delivery challenges too.<\/p>\n

While doing research on Drones, it brought up an interesting fact that the evolution of drones\u2019 dates back to 1849 when Austrian soldiers attacked Venice city using unmanned balloons filled with explosives. Amazon capitalized on this and introduced delivery drones in 2016<\/span>. This provided an impetus to both manufacturing and selling of drones. The delivery drones are the most popular ones as they deliver medical supplies and food products at lightning speed.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered how drones have attracted attention with their built-in unique image capturing model and birds eye view ability? Drones are extensively used in scientific areas, specifically in the monitoring of ozone layer, underwater species, and atmospheric change, etc. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has also started use of drone for environmental experiments. Drones are able to find endangered species and monitor life cycle changes in wild life habits. From a height of 300 feet, drones accurately detect the changes in crop growth. It is majorly helpful at the time of rescue operations in case of any emergency situations. With the help of its components like (i) Sensors, (ii) Software, (iii) AI \/ ML Algorithm and (iv) Wireless networks, drone could become an \u201ceye on the sky\u201d. Autonomous drone can analyze sensor data in real time to generate detailed insights of the corresponding subject through AI. They can create a digital world with automation and digitalization based on AI \/ ML. AI is a potential platform for all kinds of applications right from counting a farmers\u2019 cows to aviation targets.<\/p>\n

Now, let see a few interesting innovations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Delivery van with no man<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Can you believe that a van with no human (or driver) takes packages to their final destination? Yes, this US patent application<\/a><\/strong> from Amazon discloses how it is possible. Primary vehicles are equipped with cameras or other sensors, as well as control system, that generate or transmit instructions for causing secondary vehicles, such as personal delivery devices i.e., drones. These vehicles are hence able to travel on selected courses and speeds.<\/p>\n

US20210209543A1 – DIRECTING SECONDARY DELIVERY VEHICLES USING PRIMARY DELIVERY VEHICLES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee – Amazon Technologies Inc, Issued on July 08, 2021)<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Drone camera on a smart phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is it possible to build drone like a flying camera which is in-built on a smart phone? Yes, with this patent application<\/a><\/strong> from VIVO, it is possible. \u00a0The camera has the ability to detach itself from the smartphone and fly in the air to enable users to take photos creatively.<\/p>\n

WO2021129778A1 – ELECTRONIC DEVICE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee – VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO LTD, Issue date \u2013 July 01, 2021).<\/em>\"Drone<\/p>\n

3. Drones for virtual noise cancellation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Did you know that drones can form a virtual noise cancellation barrier zone in crowded areas like restaurants, party places and parks? Yes, this US patent application from Sony Corp, discloses a networked system of drones having a sound cancellation unit which forms a virtual noise cancellation barrier in crowded areas. And this arrangement of drones will cancel the ambient noise of the environment and provide the users a virtual barrier and a noise-free zone.<\/p>\n

US20210142776A1 – UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) BASED NOISE CANCELLATION IN PHYSICAL AREA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee – Sony Corp, Issue date \u2013 May 13, 2021)<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. Biometric identification from the air<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you aware that your face is being recognized from air? Yes, this US patent application<\/a><\/strong> from Any vision Interactive Technologies describes about a method of increasing reliability of face recognition using machine learning model in analysis of images captured by drone mounted imaging sensors from the air.<\/p>\n

US20210034843A1 – ADAPTIVE POSITIONING OF DRONES FOR ENHANCED FACE RECOGNITION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee – Anyvision Interactive Technologies Ltd, Issue date \u2013 February 04, 2021)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Biometric<\/p>\n

5. Drone recharges your car<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are drones the future of car chargers? Yes, this US patent from Toyota shows how this is possible. An autonomous drone which includes a storage area and a fuel delivery mechanism which is coupled to the fuel storage area. Also, it includes a central controller configured to control the drive mechanism to pilot the autonomous drone to the refueling location. This refueling operation resembles the military tankers that can refuel fighter jets while they\u2019re both aloft.<\/p>\n

US10802490B2 – ON-THE-FLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE REFUELING AND RECHARGING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee \u2013 Toyota, Issue date \u2013 October 13, 2020)<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Drones purify the air <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Have you ever noticed that drone purify air pollutants? Yes, this KR patent from LEE JAE WOO shows drones equipped with an air purification filter for purifying the air. \u00a0This is used in an area where the user terminal is located, and is contaminated over a certain level.<\/p>\n

KR102264046B1 – AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM USING DRONES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Assignee – LEE JAE WOO, Issue date \u2013 16 June, 2021)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Few Interesting facts about drones:<\/strong><\/h3>\n