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Unmanned fluid-propelled aerial vehicle

US10220919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2017
Grant dateMar 5, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2201/202
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water-propelled or water-powered unmanned aerial vehicle including a base configured to carry a payload, and at least one nozzle attached thereto. The at least one nozzle is configured to selectively receive pressurized fluid from a source located remotely from the vehicle. The vehicle includes a control system configured to alter or otherwise selectively dictate the flow of fluid through the at least one nozzle and/or the orientation of the at least one nozzle with respect to the base in response to a received control signal for providing controlled unmanned vehicle flight.

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