UAV take-off method and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9708077
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14610847

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A method and apparatus for launching unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) includes supporting the unmanned air vehicle on a surface vehicle, such as a dolly cart, for riding along a surface such as ground or water. A towline is connected to the surface vehicle and the towline is pulled to force the unmanned air vehicle in a forward direction at a speed sufficient for take-off. The towline may be pulled by a winch system. In some embodiments the UAV is positioned with a nose down angle on the surface vehicle. The nose down angle permits overspeed of the UAV and cart as it is pulled along the ground, as well as controlled take-off.

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THE BOEING COMPANY100 N RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606-2016

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Criado, Alfredo Barcelona, ES 5 84
Ferreyra, Eduardo G Madrid, ES 2 1
Kawiecki, Grzegorz M Madrid, ES 7 121
Lemus, Martin Jose L Madrid, ES 1 1
Pereira, Mayan Sergio Madrid, ES 1 1

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