Multi-mode unmanned and manned vehicle systems and methods

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2010-07-23

2011-11-08

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

C244S017110, C244S07600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052096

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for converting a manned aircraft of a type including at least one pilot control capable of manipulation to affect operation of the aircraft for unmanned flight operations includes first and second actuators, each configured to selectively provide movement or resistance to movement in a first manner including linear or rotational motion, first and second clutches, each configured to selectively couple movement of the associated actuator to or from the pilot control during flight, and a vehicle controller capable of being selectively enabled during flight to operate the pilot control actuators and clutches and thereby provide unmanned operation of the aircraft, or of being disabled, thereby providing for manned operation of the aircraft. The first actuator has a first scope describing a first amount of allowable movement, while the second actuator has a second scope larger than the first scope.

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