Long range electric aircraft and method of operating same
US9340299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft. The electric aircraft and methods of operating and recharging same may involve establishing, in-flight, an electrical connection between the aircraft and the UAV flying in proximity to the aircraft and transferring electricity from an electricity source associated with the UAV to the aircraft through the electrical connection.
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