ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,405,618, issued on Sept. 2.

"Drone saw" was invented by Kevin Good (Tequesta, Fla.) and Daniel J. Good (Tequesta, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A battery powered octocopter drone with a protective frame. An articulating arm is mounted to the drone with a battery powered chain saw positioned along the end of the articulating arm. The chainsaw allows for the trimming of remote trees and bushes previously only accessible by a ladder or bucket lift. The drone is adjustable forward/aft to compensate for the center of gravity. The drone includes a remote control receiver, telemetry and an antenna allowing an operator to control all aspec...