Persistent surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle and launch/recovery platform system and method of using with secure communication, sensor systems, targeting systems, locating systems, and precision landing and stabilization systems
US10890927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/695
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for providing persistent aerial vehicle surveillance capabilities, including launch and recovery platforms, secured communication, sensor systems, targeting systems, locating systems, and precision landing and stabilization systems for such uses as assisting with base defenses, monitoring parking lots or facilities, providing security monitoring, assisting farmers, performing recon of enemy beaches or use by mortar teams in hostile fields of operations. One embodiment can include an aerial surveillance system using an aerial short wave infrared surveillance system platform for use when quick response in reaction to real-time conditions is preferred while relaying the geo-location and other monitoring assistance via a wireless, fiber optic type link, or an ADHOC GPS system. Embodiments of this disclosure provides a user with precise targeting, without manned air assets, and a highly mobile base of operations with swift relocation possibilities in a denied or hostile environment.
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