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Electric unmanned aerial vehicle launcher

US9783322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2014
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U70/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail.

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