USPTO Patent Granted for Autonomous Battery Swapping Device

ChangeBridge: Patent Grants - Batteries (H01M)

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted a patent to Starling, Inc. for an autonomous battery swapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The device allows for passive removal and replacement of batteries via a ground station, potentially improving UAV operational efficiency.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12583623B1 for a ground station with an autonomous battery swapping device designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The patent, assigned to Starling, Inc., describes a system that utilizes a landing pad assembly and a carousel assembly to facilitate the passive removal and replacement of batteries from UAVs. The system incorporates a battery replacement mechanism controlled by the mechanical movement of the landing pad.

This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property development and does not impose new regulatory obligations on industry. However, it signifies innovation in the field of autonomous systems and battery management for UAVs. Companies involved in drone manufacturing, battery technology, or autonomous ground support systems may find this patent relevant for competitive analysis or potential licensing opportunities.

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Ground station with autonomous battery swapping device

Grant US12583623B1 Kind: B1 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

Starling, Inc.

Inventors

Omri Dayan, Noy Kahalani, Kavin Gustafson, Ido Gur

Abstract

A ground station of a UAS for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a landing pad assembly and a carousel assembly that allow for passive removal and replacement of a battery from and to a UAV. The UAS can include a battery replacement system that uses the mechanical movement of a landing pad of the ground station to control movement of a battery door of the landing pad assembly.

CPC Classifications

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