Launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft and/or other payloads, including via parachute-assist, and associated systems and methods
US11603216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U70/83
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft and/or other payloads, including via parachute-assist, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An example unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system includes a lift device, a parachute, and a capture line. The lift device includes a canister. The parachute is stowed in and deployable from the canister. The capture line is attached to the parachute and to a line control device. The capture line is configured to be engaged by a capture device located at an end of a wing of a UAV.
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