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Flying drone comprising two wings in tandem to which photovoltaic cells are coupled

US10543917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 2017
Grant dateJan 28, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flying drone, which includes a fuselage; a propulsion powered at least by electrical accumulators and/or photovoltaic cells; and first and second wings. The first wing is defined by a wingspan and by an upper surface area, where the upper face of the first wing is essentially covered by photovoltaic cells. The second wing has practically the same wingspan and upper surface area as the first wing. The second wing is offset along the fuselage and in height relative to the first wing. The upper face of the second wing is essentially covered with photovoltaic cells.

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