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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2017
Florida Power & Light Company, Juno Beach, FL (US);
Eric D. Schwartz, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
David C. Niebch, Port Saint Lucie, FL (US);
Florida Power & Light Company, Juno Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for deterring avian species from approaching a sensitive area. A determination is made that a bird is approaching a sensitive area. A predefined flight path is selected from a plurality of predefined flight paths based on the determination that the bird is approaching the sensitive area. Each of the predefined flight paths of the plurality of predefined flight paths is configured to avoid objects within the sensitive area. An unmanned aerial vehicle is instructed to traverse the predefined flight path that has been selected.