Micro air-vehicle transport container and launch system

Details Micro air-vehicle transport container and launch system Micro air-vehicle transport container and launch system

2006-07-25

2010-02-09

Mansen, Michael R (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft propulsion

Launching

C244S05300R, C206S335000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658347

ABSTRACT:
A Micro Air-Vehicle (MAV) starting system that provides the combined functions of: packing protection of sensitive vehicle components, a mechanical starting assembly, and a launch pad. The preferred embodiment comprises a container and a container lid with the MAV clamped to the lid. Also disposed on the container lid is a starting assembly. The lid which doubles as a launching pad with the attached MAV is removed from the container, placed on the ground, the MAV is started with the starting mechanism and launched. The arrangement minimizes the physical risk to the operator, minimizes weight of the total MAV system, consumes minimum space in the operators transport system, and eliminates dependence on supply lines for battery replacement or charging.

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