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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 06, 2017
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd, Singapore, SG;
Chi Hui Frederic Foo, Singapore, SG;
Han Lin Hsi, Singapore, SG;
ST ENGINEERING AEROSPACE LTD., Singapore, SG;
SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES AEROSPACE LTD, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for aerial recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. The apparatus includes a rigid base having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is securely mounted to a floor of an aircraft. The apparatus further includes a servicing platform moveably mounted to the base and configured to move along a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft such that in an extended position, the servicing platform at least partially protrudes from a rear cargo door of the aircraft, wherein the servicing platform comprises a capturing mechanism configured to capture the UAV in the extended position.