Abstract:
The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle (1) capable of transforming its shape, comprising a) a control apparatus (2) with batteries (2a) b) one or more propellers (3) being fixed to the control apparatus (2), c) a multitude of flaps (4) which are foldable reversibly from an open to a closed position, wherein the flaps (4) provide i) in open position about a disc shape which is about in parallel to the plane of the rotating propeller (3), and ii) in closed position a shuttlecock shape, wherein, at least one of the flaps (4) comprises a battery recharge element, such as a solar panel, photovoltaic element or elements, an electromagnetic harvesting element, a thermoelectric generator and/or a solar thermoelectric generator. The present invention relates also to the use of the vehicle.
Abstract:
An aerial delivery assembly (10) for autonomously delivering a load to a target location, the assembly comprising an airframe which comprises a main body (12), at least one deployable lift providing structure (30), the lift providing structure being moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position; and at least one deployable and adjustable control structure (34, 36, 38, 39) for controlling the flight of the assembly and moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The main body (12) comprises a compartment for receiving a load to be delivered. The assembly further comprises a control unit (20) comprising an actuation module for use in adjusting the control structure (34,36, 38, 39), wherein the control unit is releaseably connected to the airframe such that it is reusable in an aerial delivery assembly having a different airframe.
Abstract:
A solar powered aircraft having segmented wings that can be reconfigured during flight to optimize collection of solar energy are described. The aircraft have rigid construction that is resistant to inclement weather and is configured to rely on free flight control at high altitude and under conventional conditions, thereby providing flight duration in excess of 2 months. The aircraft is particularly suitable for use as part of a telecommunications network. A telecommunications network incorporating such aircraft is also discussed.
Abstract:
Ein unbemannter Flugkörper (1) mit einem Rumpf (2) und zumindest einer am Rumpf (2) um zumindest eine Tragflügelschwenkachse (Z) schwenkbar gelagerten Tragflügeleinrichtung (3) zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die zumindest eine schwenkbare Tragflügeleinrichtung (3) eine erste Tragfläche (30; 30') und eine von dieser in Richtung der Gierachse (z) beabstandete zweite Tragfläche (34; 34') aufweist und dass sich zwischen dem freien Ende der ersten Tragfläche (30; 30') und dem freien Ende der zweiten Tragfläche (34; 34') zumindest eine Verbindungsfläche (33, 37; 33', 33"; 37'; 37") erstreckt, mit der die jeweiligen freien Enden der Tragflächen (30, 34; 30', 34') miteinander verbunden oder verbindbar sind.
Abstract:
Eine Hilfstragflügeleinrichtung zur Verwendung mit einem unbemannten Flugkörper (1), der einen Rumpf (10) mit einem Feststoffantrieb (11) sowie am Rumpf (10) angeordnete Flügel (12, 13, 14, 15) und Steuerflächen (16, 17, 18, 19) aufweist, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Hilfstragflügeleinrichtung (2; 102) zumindest eine aerodynamischen Auftrieb erzeugende Tragfläche (23, 24; 121, 122, 123, 124) aufweist und dass die Hilfstragflügeleinrichtung (2) einen Rumpfadapter (20; 120) aufweist, der zur Aufnahme zumindest eines Abschnitts des Rumpfs (10) des unbemannten Flugkörpers (1) oder eines Abschnitts eines den Flugkörper (1) aufnehmenden Startrohrs (100) für den Flugkörper (1) ausgebildet ist.
Abstract:
An aircraft comprising at least two lateral fuselages (2) connected by a wing (4), at least one propulsion means, and two lateral wings (5) respectively extending from the lateral fuselages (2) and respectively having a front cross-section in the shape of a polygon with at least four sides, characterized in that: - the propulsion means (3) consists of a motor carried by each lateral fuselage (2) and respectively driving a propeller (6), - the ratio between the height of the lateral wings (5) and the wingspan of the aircraft is between 0.15 and 0.25; - each lateral wing (5) consists of a first wing part (5a) extending in the same plane as the wing (4), a second wing part (5b) extending vertically above the first wing part (5a) and being inclined from front to rear and from bottom to top, a third wing part (5c) extending parallel to the first wing part (5a) and extending from front to rear by forming an angle with the front plane of the aircraft and a fourth wing part (5d) extending vertically at the rear end of the lateral fuselage.
Abstract:
An unmanned aerial vehicle 2 comprising: a fuselage 4; and a wing 6 comprising a central wing section 12 pivotably mounted to the fuselage 4 and a pair of outer wing sections 14a, 14b pivotably mounted to the central wing section 12; wherein the wing 6 has a folded configuration in which the central wing section 12 and the outer wing sections 14a, 14b are stacked on top of one another and are aligned with a longitudinal axis of the fuselage 4; and a deployed configuration in which the central wing section 12 is substantially perpendicular to the fuselage 4 and the outer wing sections 14a, 14b extend from the central wing section 12 away from the fuselage 4.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle (1) capable of transforming its shape, comprising a) a control apparatus (2) with batteries (2a) b) one or more propellers (3) being fixed to the control apparatus (2), c) a multitude of flaps (4) which are foldable reversibly from an open to a closed position, wherein the flaps (4) provide i) in open position about a disc shape which is about in parallel to the plane of the rotating propeller (3), and ii) in closed position a shuttlecock shape, wherein, at least one of the flaps (4) comprises a battery recharge element, such as a solar panel, photovoltaic element or elements, an electromagnetic harvesting element, a thermoelectric generator and/or a solar thermoelectric generator. The present invention relates also to the use of the vehicle.
Abstract:
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube (100) that has at least one layer of prepeg substrate disposed about an aperture (106) to form a tube, a sabot (110) disposed in an interior of said tube (100), said sabot (110) having a first clasp tab (126), and a clasp (124) detachably coupled to said first clasp tab and contacting an inner circumferential wall (102) of said tube (100) so that said clasp (124) is rotationally constrained by the inner circumferential wall (102) and said first clasp tab (126).