Launcher system for an unmanned aerial vehicle

Details Launcher system for an unmanned aerial vehicle Launcher system for an unmanned aerial vehicle

1995-11-16

1997-12-09

Kashnikow, Andres

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft propulsion

Launching

124 63, B64F 104

Patent

active

056951531

ABSTRACT:
A launch system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is contained in a portable trailer where all the components of the launch platform can be unfolded and/or attached to each other by hand using removable pins attached to the platform by lanyards. The platform includes launch extension mechanisms that insure a proper launch angle. Wing rails that fold into and are pinned into position to support the UAV before a launch. The launcher also includes a crane that provides a fixed position lifting crank and a movable boom with a lifting cable that is not exposed to getting tangled during movements of the boom when positioning the UAV on the launcher. The trailer has an air compressor and air tanks, and a foot operated release valve that supplies compressed air for a piston based launch mechanism that is controlled by the pilot. The system includes enclosed compartments that are capable of storing components for several vehicles. The system also includes an aircraft starter mechanism that can be slidably positioned for starting a motor of the aircraft by the pilot.

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