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公开(公告)号:US20180327093A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-15
申请号:US15966356
申请日:2018-04-30
CPC分类号: B64D5/00 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/182 , B64D1/22
摘要: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an aircraft retrieval system including winch-equipped retrieval assembly that is removably attachable to a rotorcraft to facilitate retrieval of a fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
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公开(公告)号:US20180251218A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15760259
申请日:2016-09-16
CPC分类号: B64C39/024 , B64C2201/02 , B64C2201/046 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/121 , B64C2201/123 , B64C2201/206 , B64C2201/22 , B64D1/04
摘要: An unmanned aerial combat vehicle system is disclosed. The system provides for an unmanned aerial combat vehicle that is capable of performing reconnaissance, disrupting enemy communications, or delivering a weaponized payload. The unmanned aerial combat vehicle may also be equipped with a cloaking mechanism, where it can mask it's heat signature, or simulate an image on its outer surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20180237141A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-23
申请号:US15955007
申请日:2018-04-17
申请人: Stephen B. Heppe
发明人: Stephen B. Heppe
CPC分类号: B64D5/00 , B64B1/00 , B64B1/06 , B64B1/18 , B64B1/22 , B64B1/40 , B64B1/50 , B64B1/52 , B64B1/62 , B64B1/64 , B64B1/70 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/206
摘要: A method for launch of an airship includes connecting a cargo airship to a second airship that is not positively buoyant at the launch site, launching the cargo airship, transferring lifting gas from the cargo airship to the second airship where said lifting gas is carried by the cargo airship while aloft; and releasing the second airship from the cargo airship. A releasable payload return vehicle is also provided, wherein the payload return vehicle generates aerodynamic forces while it is mated to the cargo airship.
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公开(公告)号:US20180088598A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-29
申请号:US15277245
申请日:2016-09-27
CPC分类号: G05D1/104 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/128 , B64D27/24
摘要: Embodiments for managing drones by a processor are described. A plurality of drones are detachably coupled to each other at a first location. While the plurality of drones are detachably coupled to each other, the plurality of drones travel from the first location to a second location. At least one of the plurality of drones detaches from the others of the plurality of drones at the second location. The at least one detached drone travels from the second location to a third location.
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公开(公告)号:US09896208B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-20
申请号:US14951527
申请日:2015-11-25
申请人: Alan Retig , David J Kreher
发明人: Alan Retig , David J Kreher
IPC分类号: B64D5/00
CPC分类号: B64D5/00 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/206
摘要: The present disclosure reveals a drone deployment system for use from an airborne aircraft such that the drone deployment system is capable of moving through the aircraft, picking up a drone with a grappling means attached to an extendable arm, moving to an opening in the aircraft, extending and deploying the drone. The drone deployment system is further capable of retrieving a drone by having the extendable arm extended out the opening in the aircraft, having the drone fly into the grappling means which then engages, holding the drone, and the extendable arm is then retractable so that the opening can be closed and the drone placed in storage.
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公开(公告)号:US20170327228A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-16
申请号:US15432571
申请日:2017-02-14
CPC分类号: B64C27/48 , B64C25/08 , B64C27/001 , B64C27/08 , B64C27/26 , B64C27/32 , B64C39/024 , B64C2027/003 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/201 , B64D1/00 , B64D1/02 , B64D1/12 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00 , B64D35/02 , B64F1/02 , B65D25/10 , B65D85/68 , B65D2585/687
摘要: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
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公开(公告)号:US20170327212A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-16
申请号:US15432483
申请日:2017-02-14
CPC分类号: B64C27/48 , B64C25/08 , B64C27/001 , B64C27/08 , B64C27/26 , B64C27/32 , B64C39/024 , B64C2027/003 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/12 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/182 , B64C2201/201 , B64D1/00 , B64D1/02 , B64D1/12 , B64D3/00 , B64D5/00 , B64D35/02 , B64F1/02 , B65D25/10 , B65D85/68 , B65D2585/687
摘要: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
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公开(公告)号:US09776719B2
公开(公告)日:2017-10-03
申请号:US14018493
申请日:2013-09-05
申请人: Raytheon Company
CPC分类号: B64D1/12 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/201 , B64C2201/206
摘要: A container is used to launch a small aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a host aircraft. The container protects the UAV from stresses during the initial ejection from a launcher that is part of the host aircraft. The initial stresses may be due to turbulence in the vicinity of the host aircraft, high airspeed, and/or tumbling that may result from the ejection from the host aircraft moving at a high airspeed. The container may deploy a drag device, such as a drogue chute, to slow the container down and reorient the container, prior to deployment of the UAV from the container. During the time between ejection from the host aircraft and deployment from the container, the UAV may be powered up and acquire data, such as global positioning system (GPS) data, to allow the UAV a “hot start” enabling immediate mission commencement.
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公开(公告)号:US20170259918A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-14
申请号:US15066460
申请日:2016-03-10
CPC分类号: B64C31/02 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/027 , B64C2201/082 , B64C2201/086 , B64C2201/104 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/162 , B64C2201/206
摘要: One example includes a dual-aircraft system. The system includes a glider aircraft configured to perform at least one mission objective in a gliding-flight mode during a mission objective stage. The system also includes an unmanned singlecopter configured to couple to the glider aircraft via a mechanical linkage to provide propulsion for the glider aircraft during a takeoff and delivery stage. The unmanned singlecopter can be further configured to decouple from the glider aircraft during a detach stage in response to achieving at least one of a predetermined altitude and a predetermined geographic location to provide the gliding-flight mode associated with the glider aircraft, such that the glider aircraft subsequently enters the mission objective stage.
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公开(公告)号:US09758247B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-12
申请号:US14685054
申请日:2015-04-13
发明人: Mark R. Alber
CPC分类号: B64D5/00 , B64C29/0008 , B64C29/02 , B64C2201/082
摘要: An aircraft is provided and includes a mission vehicle configured to follow vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations and to execute forward flight, hover/loiter and landing operations and a launch vehicle configured to drive the mission vehicle through at least vertical take-off (VTO) operations. The launch vehicle is umbilically coupled to the mission vehicle during the VTO operations and releasable from the mission vehicle thereafter.
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