Active tether for controlling UAV flight volume, and related methods and systems

摘要

Disclosed are active tethers and related methods and systems for controlling UAV flight volume. A method according to an exemplary embodiment includes directing a UAV upward from a launch field, receiving an indication of a UAV failure or a failure to occur while the UAV is in the air, and in response to the instructions, Applying acceleration to the UAV via a tether attached to the UAV. [Selection diagram] Figure 1