Launch Tube Restraint System For Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

摘要

An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV (400) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab (510) extending from the exterior surface, a tube (440) containing the UAV (400), the tube (440) including a tab stop (515) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab (510) past the tab stop (515), and a pair of opposing tab guides (700, 705) configured to position the AV tab (510) for travel over the tab stop (515).

主权项

1. An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus, comprising:
a UAV; a tube containing the UAV, wherein the tube has an open end; a cap positioned over the open end of the tube; and a strap extending through at least one strap guide and restraining the cap.