Abstract:
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method for assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises a wing structure comprising elongated equal first and second wings; a support structure comprising first and second sections coupled to a middle position of the wing structure and extending in opposite directions perpendicular to the wing structure; and four propellers, each mounted to a respective one of the first and second wings, and first and second sections, for powering the UAV during both vertical and horizontal flight modes.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a tow hook for use in launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the tow hook comprising: a first end capable of releasably engaging a wing of the UAV, a second end capable of being connected to a tow line; and a rigid member connecting the first end to the second end to extend a connection point said tow line below said wing towards a center of gravity of said UAV. Additional embodiments provide for a system and method for launching a UAV using the tow hook.