Unmanned aerial vehicle launch and recovery
US12017795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U80/84
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch and recovery is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus for recovering a UAV includes a base to be mounted to a recovery vehicle, a flexible arm extending from the base to pivot therefrom, the arm having a first end at the base and a second end opposite the first end, the arm to move to counteract a movement of the recovery vehicle, and a coupler mounted on or proximate the second end of the arm, the coupler to be releasably coupled to the UAV.
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