The present disclosure presents various embodiments of a system for retrieving a fixed-wing aircraft (8030) from free flight using a flexible capture member (8004). The system includes a GPS reference sensor (8020) and a communication link to guide the fixed-wing aircraft to intercept the flexible capture member.

    La présente invention concerne divers modes de réalisation d'un système pour la récupération d'un aéronef à voilure fixe (8030) à partir d'un vol libre à l'aide d'un organe de capture flexible (8004). Le système comprend un capteur de référence de système de positionnement mondial (GPS) (8020) et une liaison de communication pour guider l'aéronef à voilure fixe afin qu'il intercepte l'organe de capture flexible.


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    Title :

    MULTICOPTER-ASSISTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING A FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT INTO AND FROM FREE FLIGHT


    Additional title:

    SYSTÈMES ET PROCÉDÉS ASSISTÉS PAR MULTICOPTÈRE POUR LE LANCEMENT ET LA RÉCUPÉRATION D'UN AÉRONEF À VOILURE FIXE EN VOL LIBRE ET À PARTIR DU VOL LIBRE


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    Publication date :

    2021-07-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen



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