Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch and recovery
US11267581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch and recovery is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes an aircraft mount to be coupled to a vehicle, where the aircraft mount has a magnet, and a support arm to extend from a body of the vehicle and support the aircraft mount, where the support arm is to be moved relative to the vehicle while the vehicle is moving to bring the aircraft mount toward an aircraft to recover the aircraft.
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