Launch and/or recovery for unmanned aircraft and/or other payloads, including via parachute-assist, and associated systems and methods
US12071260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2043 |
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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 system includes a rocket, a carriage, a guide element, and a launch guide. The carriage is coupled to the rocket and is configured to releasably support an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The guide element is coupled to the rocket. The launch guide is configured to be engaged by the guide element during a launch of the rocket while the carriage is supporting the UAV. The guide element is configured to move along the launch guide during the launch.
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