Rifle launcher for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Details Rifle launcher for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Rifle launcher for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

2007-09-16

2010-12-14

Johnson, Stephen M (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Implements

For launching grenades

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849628

ABSTRACT:
A launcher system and method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), wherein the launcher system comprises a barrel comprising a prepackaged internal pusher cup configured behind the UAV housed within the barrel; an expansion chamber operatively connected around the barrel, wherein the barrel extends out of a first end of the expansion chamber; a muzzle adapter operatively connected to a second end of the expansion chamber, wherein the first end of the expansion chamber is positioned opposite to the second end of the expansion chamber; a rifle slip-fitted to the muzzle adapter; and a stand operatively connected to the expansion chamber, wherein a triggering of the rifle causes the internal pusher cup to push the UAV out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory.

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