Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined...

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

C244S081000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871044

ABSTRACT:
Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.

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