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An unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system utilizes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver packages between an initiation point and multiple delivery points at a raised elevation. The UAV flies between points in an organized manner, using logistical, maintenance and safety software, commands fr

An unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system utilizes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver packages between an initiation point and multiple delivery points at a raised elevation. The UAV flies between points in an organized manner, using logistical, maintenance and safety software, commands from a delivery organization, and guidance tools to coordinate deliveries. One advantage of the system is that the UAV engages the delivery points at a raised elevation, rather than the ground level. The UAV docks through an elevated structure at the delivery point for delivering the package and replenishing a power source. The package is conveyed from a docking end and through a central shaft of the elevated structure by means of an elevator. The package then travels to a lower structure, such as a house or office, for pickup. After completion of the delivery, the UAV replenishes its power source and/or continues on the delivery route.

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1. A delivery system for transporting at least one package, the delivery system comprising: an unmanned aerial vehiclean initiation point;a plurality of delivery points;each delivery point comprising an elevated structure for transporting the at least one package and replenishing of a battery connec

1. A delivery system for transporting at least one package, the delivery system comprising: an unmanned aerial vehiclean initiation point;a plurality of delivery points;each delivery point comprising an elevated structure for transporting the at least one package and replenishing of a battery connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle;a power supply apparatus, wherein the power supply apparatus is a battery recharger comprised of a plurality of extension posts, wherein each extension post extends upward and outward from the elevated structure to a flat conductive surface, such that the flat conductive surface is above the elevated structure and outside a perimeter of the elevated structure;wherein extension posts of a docking section of the unmanned aerial vehicle are symmetrical with the extension posts of the power supply apparatus;wherein each flat conductive surface of the docking section of the unmanned aerial vehicle mates with a corresponding flat conductive surface of the power supply apparatus;the elevated structure comprising a docking end and a central shaft,the docking end having a package aperture through which to transfer the at least one package between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the elevated structure,the docking end further configured to at least partially replenish the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle, each delivery point further comprising a lower structure; andat least one recharging point configured to at least partially replenish the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the elevated structure is a tower, the tower comprising an elevator configured to convey the at least one package between the docking end and the lower structure. 3. A delivery system for transporting at least one package, the delivery system comprising: an unmanned aerial vehicle; an initiation point; and a plurality of delivery points, each delivery point comprising an elevated structure for engaging the unmanned aerial vehicle at a raised elevation for delivery of the at least one package and replenishment of a battery connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle; a power supply apparatus, wherein the power supply apparatus is a battery recharger comprised of a plurality of extension posts, wherein each extension post extends upward and outward from the elevated structure to a flat conductive surface, such that the flat conductive surface is above the elevated structure and outside a perimeter of the elevated structure;wherein each flat conductive surface of a docking section of the unmanned aerial vehicle mates with a corresponding flat conductive surface of the power supply apparatus;wherein a number of extension posts of the power supply apparatus totals four; the elevated structure comprising a docking end and a central shaft, the docking end configured to transfer the at least one package between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the elevated structure, each delivery point further comprising a lower structure, wherein the at least one package traverses between the elevated structure and the lower structure through the central shaft.