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- Patent Title: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft, including a combined launch and recovery system
- Patent Title (中): 发射和捕获无人机的方法和装置，包括联合发射和恢复系统
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Application No.: US10759742Application Date: 2004-01-16
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Publication No.: US07114680B2Publication Date: 2006-10-03
- Inventor: Brian D. Dennis
- Applicant: Brian D. Dennis
- Applicant Address: US WA Bingen
- Assignee: The Insitu Group, Inc.
- Current Assignee: The Insitu Group, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Bingen
- Agency: Perkins Coie, LLP
- Main IPC: B64F1/04
- IPC: B64F1/04
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.
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