Aerial launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft with submersible devices, and associated systems and methods
US11858631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aerial launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods. A representative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises an airframe, a plurality of rotors, and a capture line. The rotors are coupled to the airframe and configured to support the UAV in hover. The capture line is carried by the UAV and is operatively coupled to an immersible anchor. The immersible anchor is configured to be immersed within a body of water during a capture operation involving the capture line.
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