Apparatus, system, and method for flying an aircraft
US10279902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U70/83
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft launch system includes a riser coupleable to an aircraft. The riser includes an actuator and a tether coupled to the actuator. The aircraft launch system further includes a sky crane coupled to the tether. The actuator is operable to retract the tether and draw together the sky crane and the aircraft.
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