Abstract: Operation of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) around human population requires the utmost level of safety. Trackpath pre-computed navigation paths and Free flight corridor protection systems reduce the possibility of injuring humans during flight, but at the point of delivery the drone must, by necessity, come down to level of and near humans. This invention teaches the system and method of a personal household mail system that minimizes human exposure to the delivery UAV, provides a method of verifying that the addressee is correct, and optionally secures the mail until it is picked up by the designated recipient.

Abstract: Operation of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) around human population requires the utmost level of safety. Trackpath pre-computed navigation paths and Free flight corridor protection systems reduce the possibility of injuring humans during flight, but at the point of delivery the drone must, by necessity, come down to level of and near humans. This invention teaches the system and method of a personal household mail system that minimizes human exposure to the delivery UAV, provides a method of verifying that the addressee is correct, and optionally secures the mail until it is picked up by the designated recipient.

Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles also known as UAVs or Drones, either autonomous or remotely piloted, are classified as drones by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as weighing under 212 pounds. The system described herein details Autonomous Flight Vehicles (AFV) which weigh over 212 pounds but less than 1,320 pounds which may require either a new classification or a classification such as Sport Light Aircraft, but without the requirement of a pilot due to the safe autonomous flight system such as the Safe Temporal Vector Integration Engine or STeVIE. Safe Autonomous Light Aircraft (SALA) are useful as drone carriers, large scale air package or cargo transport, and even human transport depending on the total lift capability of the platform.

Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles also known as UAVs or Drones, either autonomous or remotely piloted, may be fitted with an Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder for tracking and identification. Remotely piloted drones require a high bandwidth RF transceiver for video and/or control inputs, but the IFF system does not. Fully autonomous vehicles might utilize only the low bandwidth IFF transponder. This invention utilizes the existing cellular network and physical infrastructure to provide UAV command and control functionality over most of the national area.

Abstract: Entertainment venues such as theme parks, water parks, stadiums and the like would be prime venues for choreographed UAV exhibitions if they could be made safe. An Application Specific Autonomous Vehicle is described which is safe for operation in close proximity to human spectators without the need for an external computerized control system or pilot control.