An example of a maneuverable capture device includes a frame, a plurality of rotors secured to the frame, an attachment point disposed on the frame for securing a cable of a carrier aircraft to the frame, and an attachment feature configured to secure maneuverable capture device to a dock of a parasite aircraft. An example of a method of docking a maneuverable capture device with a parasite aircraft includes positioning a carrier aircraft above a parasite aircraft, releasing the maneuverable capture device attached to the carrier aircraft by a cable from the carrier aircraft, flying the maneuverable capture device to a dock of the parasite aircraft, and securing the maneuverable capture device to the dock of the parasite aircraft.
MANEUVERABLE CAPTURE APPARATUS FOR AIRBORNE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF PARASITE AIRCRAFT
16.04.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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