Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and system and method for capture of threat UAVs

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10800546
APP PUB NO 20180244401A1
SERIAL NO

15898850

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An apparatus for use as part of, or attached to, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to intercept and entangle a threat unmanned aerial vehicle, includes a flight and payload control system for controlling power to the UAV and for controlling maneuvering of the UAV. A host-side mount may be coupled to the UAV and is in communication with the flight and payload control system. A payload-side mount is removably attached to the host-side mount and includes a power interface and a control interface between the payload-side mount and the host-side mount. A counter-UAV system is coupled to the payload-side mount and includes a deployable chute net having a cross-sectional area sized for intercepting and entangling the threat unmanned aerial vehicle; and a deployment mechanism for mounting to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA 20817

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Gavelek, David R Bedford, US 4 162
Kilian, James C Tyngsborough, US 4 162
Wegener, Brede J Cambridge, US 3 146
Wharton, Eric Hopkinton, US 3 146

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