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Unmanned rotorcraft with dual cargo doors

US12428148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2021
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed in one example an unmanned vertical lift aircraft, comprising: an airframe; a drive system configured for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL); a power plant to power the drive system; and an internal cargo bay comprising a fore aperture and an aft aperture, the fore and aft apertures having dimensions substantially conforming to a cross section of the internal cargo bay, and the internal cargo bay comprising a substantially linear and open volume between the fore and aft apertures.

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