Unmanned aerial vehicle payload receiving apparatus

An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) payload receiving apparatus, comprising:

• a plurality of securing members to removably secure the UAV payload receiving apparatus to a structure;
• a top frame including a first long side, a second long side, a first short side, and a second short side, wherein:
• the top frame is coupled to the plurality of securing members and is laterally offset from the structure when the UAV payload receiving apparatus is secured to the structure;
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• the first long side, the second long side, the first short side, and the second short side form a perimeter having a size that allows a payload released by a UAV to pass through;
• a first support arm coupled to the top frame and extending at a first angle toward the structure, wherein the first support arm supports at least a portion of the top frame in the laterally offset position when the UAV payload receiving apparatus is secured to the structure;
• a second support arm coupled to the top frame and extending at a second angle toward the structure, wherein the second support arm supports at least a portion of the top frame in the laterally offset position when the UAV payload receiving apparatus is secured to the structure;
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• a payload retainer defined by a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, and a bottom, wherein:
• the payload retainer has an elongated shape, is coupled to the top frame and extends in a downward direction from the top frame to receive the payload that passes through the perimeter of the top frame;
• each of the first side, the second side, the third side, the fourth side, and the bottom is formed from a flexible material;
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• the bottom forms a portion of the payload retainer distinct from each of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side;
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• a retention cable configured to move the bottom of the payload retainer in a vertical direction toward or away from the top frame between a contracted position and an extended position.