Patent ID: 9183516
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: B64D,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of locating and prioritizing cargo, said method comprising: receiving, by a processor, location information and content information for each of a plurality of pieces of cargo from a cargo location and classification sensor (CLCS); determining a priority listing of pieces of cargo based on mission information, the location information, and the content information; transmitting a set of waypoints for specified pieces of cargo selected from the priority listing to a control system (FCS) configured to maneuver a vehicle to a position above a specified piece of cargo; generating an overlay for a pilotage system (PS) display to assist a pilot in maneuvering the vehicle above each piece of cargo for pickup; and merging the overlay and the PS display, wherein the PS display displays a video of the pieces of cargo taken from the vehicle positioned above each piece of cargo.