Loading structure with tether guide for unmanned aerial vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11572169
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17100930

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A payload loading system is disclosed. The payload loading system includes a UAV and a loading structure. A retractable tether is coupled to a payload coupling apparatus at a distal end and the UAV at a proximate end. A payload is loaded to the UAV by coupling the payload to the payload coupling apparatus. The loading structure of the payload loading system includes a landing platform and a tether guide. The tether guide is coupled to the landing platform and directs the tether as the UAV approaches and travels across at least a portion of the landing platform such that the payload coupling apparatus arrives at a target location. The payload is loaded to the payload coupling apparatus while the payload coupling apparatus is within the target location.

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  • WING AVIATION LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blake, Jesse Sunnyvale, US 32 188
Prager, André Sunnyvale, US 35 167
Schmalzried, Jim San Jose, US 9 75
Twyford, Evan Mountain View, US 18 72

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