Unmanned air vehicle recovery system
US9527604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U70/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a 360 degree capture engagement cage that can recover a UAV approaching from any direction. The systems described herein may be used regardless of wind direction. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system. Other embodiments may be used as including both an upper and lower tether for the engagement cage.
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