ACTIVE TETHERS FOR CONTROLLING UAV FLIGHT VOLUMES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS

摘要

Active tethers for controlling UAV flight volumes, and associated methods and systems, are disclosed. A method in accordance with a representative embodiment includes directing a UAV upwardly from a launch site, receiving an indication of a UAV failure or upcoming failure while the UAV is aloft, and in response to the indication, applying an acceleration to the UAV via a tether attached to the UAV.