Aerial vehicle comprising compliant arm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11584003
APP PUB NO 20210129317A1
SERIAL NO

16675062

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A method for controlling an aerial vehicle including a compliant arm mechanism is disclosed. A propulsion system of the aerial vehicle is controlled to fly the aerial vehicle to an area proximate to a surface. One or more of the propulsion system and the compliant arm mechanism are controlled such that the compliant arm mechanism contacts the surface. The compliant arm mechanism is configured to extend laterally beyond a perimeter of the propulsion system. One or more sensor signals indicating contact of the compliant arm mechanism against the surface are received via a sensor. A force at which the aerial vehicle presses against the surface is determined based on the one or more sensor signals.

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AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION A SUBSIDIARY OF THE BOEING COMPANY9950 WAKEMAN DRIVE MANASSAS VA 20110

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Bosworth, William Robert Somerville, US 11 62

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