Methods for aerial avoidance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9886864
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15014618

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A method is disclosed where an airborne wind turbine (AWT) is prevented from coming into contact with airborne objects such as birds and bats. The AWT determines the location and characteristics of the incoming airborne objects, and depending on the determined risk value, may shift the location of the aerial vehicle of the AWT in order to avoid the risk of colliding with the airborne objects. Other considerations used by the AWT's determination may include whether the aerial vehicle can continue to generate electricity while performing the avoidance maneuver.

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MAKANI TECHNOLOGIES LLC2175 MONARCH ST ALAMEDA CA 94501

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alsenoy, Thomas Van Oakland, US 3 7
Chubb, Erik Christopher Alameda, US 13 237
Felker, Fort Mountain View, US 9 37

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