Patent ID: 9272782
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: A63H,B64C,F16G,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of tethering a remote-controlled device to a target area, the method comprising: positioning a tripod on a surface and away from obstacles blocking a view of the target area, the tripod having a stand with a top portion, a bottom portion for supporting the stand, and an eyelet disposed on the top portion; attaching a first end of a tether line to a ground support; attaching a second end of the tether line to the remote-controlled device; forming an anchor-point via the eyelet of the tripod between the first and second ends of the tether line, thereby enabling the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby objects; and attaching a sleeved boom or sheath to the second end of the tether line for extending the tether line in a semi-rigid manner away from one or more of any extensions, rotors or appurtenances, including, on the target area.