Gas sensing for fixed wing drones using scoops
US11565794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2279
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixed wing drone comprises an air channel embedded therein. The air channel has an upstream an air inlet. A microcontroller mounted within the drone is configured to control navigation of the drone. An air scoop having a section positioned adjacent the inlet to the air channel is adjustable between a first position to capture and divert air into the inlet and thereby to air channel and a second position to block air flow into the air inlet. The air scoop is positioned to divert air flow into the air channel and to the gas sensor during forward flight of the drone. In one embodiment, the fixed wing drone comprises an aircraft having a fuselage and at least two wings. In another embodiment, the fixed wing drone has a flying wing construction, that is, is a tailless design.
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