A segmented door and movable tether guide enable tethered UAV launch and landing while protecting container interiors on mobile platforms.
An aircraft-mounted winch lowers a coupling device to the landing surface, establishing a tether connection for vertical flight operations.
Parachutes slow falling plugs while power cutoffs eliminate shock risks, enabling safe reuse after repeated high-altitude drops.
Segmented tether with magnetic coupling mechanisms enables drones to draw power while moving along the line.