SG11202104945VA - Automation methods for uav perching on pipes - Google Patents

Automation methods for uav perching on pipes

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SG11202104945VA
SG11202104945VA SG11202104945VA SG11202104945VA SG11202104945VA SG 11202104945V A SG11202104945V A SG 11202104945VA SG 11202104945V A SG11202104945V A SG 11202104945VA SG 11202104945V A SG11202104945V A SG 11202104945VA SG 11202104945V A SG11202104945V A SG 11202104945VA
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perching
uav
pipes
automation methods
automation
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SG11202104945VA
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Mohamed Abdelkader
Fadl Abdellatif
Jeff S Shamma
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Saudi Arabian Oil Co
Univ King Abdullah Sci & Tech
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