Hermetic sealing and elevated snorkel intake prevent water intrusion while floatation devices enable safe recovery in harsh marine conditions.
Segmenting thrust production between external ground devices and onboard engines reduces wear on aircraft propulsion elements during high-load operations.
Aircraft ground spoiler drive system uses air speed detection to deploy flaps when wheel sensors fail.
Vertical cable array engages both UAV wings to arrest asymmetric forces and prevent structural damage during capture.
Inflatable tubes in a pneumatic capture net exert drag forces to decelerate a UAV, enabling safe recovery on unprepared surfaces without complex infrastructure.
An inflatable ground-based reception system replaces heavy onboard floats, enabling safe emergency landings without modifying aircraft weight.
Articulated masts and moving cable pucks resolve the contradiction between wide capture spacing and precise transverse positioning for efficient drone recovery.
Aircraft fuselage takeoff and landing system utilizing rail catchers and shock absorbers.
Conical protuberances absorb kinetic energy during impact, protecting drone structural integrity against wind shear forces.