Miniature, unmanned aircraft with interchangeable data module

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2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

C244S119000, C244S11700R

Reexamination Certificate

active

06840480

ABSTRACT:
A miniature, unmanned aircraft having interchangeable data handling modules, such as sensors for obtaining digital aerial imagery and other data, and radio transmitters and receivers for relaying data. The aircraft has a microprocessor for managing flight, remote control guidance system, and electrical supply system. The data handling modules have an aerodynamic housing and manual fasteners enabling ready installation and removal. One or more data acquiring sensors or data transferring apparatus and support equipment such as batteries and communications and power cables are contained within the module. A plurality of different modules are preferably provided. Each module, when attached in a preferred location below the wing, does not significantly alter the center of gravity of the airframe. Preferably, each module contains the supervisory microprocessor so that the microprocessor need not be part of the airframe.

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