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Landing apparatuses for unmanned aerial vehicles

US11794894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2019
Grant dateOct 24, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U80/86
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Landing apparatuses for unmanned aerial vehicles are provided herein. An example UAV includes a frame; a propeller rotatably coupled to the frame; and a landing guard armature extending from the frame. A terminal end of the landing guard armature extends beyond a propeller radius of the propeller. The landing guard armature has a surface area that is sized to promote airflow around the landing guard armature.

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