Landing Pad with Charging and Loading Functionality for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20220073214A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-10

    申请号:US17014466

    申请日:2020-09-08

    Abstract: A landing pad for an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) is disclosed. The landing pad includes a support structure, a charging pad, and a plurality of movable UAV supports. The charging pad is coupled to the support structure and able to move relative to the support structure. The UAV supports are also coupled to the support structure and configured to translate along the support structure from a first position to a second position. When the UAV supports are in the first position, the charging pad supports the UAV. When the UAV supports are in the second position, the charging pad is lowered and the UAV supports then provide support to the UAV.

    External containment apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10946963B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-16

    申请号:US16108043

    申请日:2018-08-21

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a payload are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a system for transporting a payload includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a payload coupling apparatus, and a containment apparatus having an aerodynamic shape and including first and second openings. The containment apparatus is located external to the UAV and attaches to an underside of the UAV. The payload coupling apparatus passes through the first and second openings of the containment apparatus to couple with the payload, and the payload passes through the second opening to be positioned inside or outside the containment apparatus.

    EXTERNAL CONTAINMENT APPARATUS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20200062399A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16108043

    申请日:2018-08-21

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a payload are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a system for transporting a payload includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a payload coupling apparatus, and a containment apparatus having an aerodynamic shape and including first and second openings. The containment apparatus is located external to the UAV and attaches to an underside of the UAV. The payload coupling apparatus passes through the first and second openings of the containment apparatus to couple with the payload, and the payload passes through the second opening to be positioned inside or outside the containment apparatus.

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