Aircraft configuration for micro and mini UAV
US8123160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U50/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft arrangement for Mini or Micro UAV comprising a fore wing (14) and an aft wing (12) in tandem closed-coupled arrangement. The aft wing (12) has side panels (18) and control surfaces (19), and tapered planform with positive sweep, while the fore wing (14) has non-positive trailing edge sweep. The fore wing (14) and the aft wing (12) are disposed at different height, and the aircraft arrangement has no other wings or tail arrangements.
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