Inflatable endurance unmanned aerial vehicle

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2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Airfoil construction

C244S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11131556

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable endurance unmanned vehicle includes an inflatable hull with at least one inflatable wing extending therefrom. The inflatable wing has at least one spar movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Photovoltaic arrays are used to power the vehicle during daytime operation and power an electrolyzer. A fuel cell powers the vehicle during nighttime operation.

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