Multicopter-assisted system and method for launching and retrieving a fixed-wing aircraft
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Apr 28, 2020
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Nov 16, 2017
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Feb 14, 2017
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Apr 2, 2013
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Abstract
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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International Classification(s)
- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B64F Class
- 607 Applications Filed
- 421 Patents Issued To-Date
- 69.36 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- B64F Class
- 52.78 % this patent is cited more than
- 5 Age
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