发明名称 |
VTOL unamnned aircaft and method of flying the same |
摘要 |
Methods and apparatus for a transforming aerial vehicle according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a launch system configured to rotate the aerial vehicle about its longitudinal axis. A lifting surface pivotally connected to the aerial vehicle may be positioned such that the rotation of the aerial vehicle causes the lifting surface to generate a lifting force on the aerial vehicle. This lift causes the aerial vehicle to rise gyroscopically before the lifting surface is rotated to a second position such that the aerial vehicle transforms from a gyroscopic mode to a fixed-wing aerial vehicle. The lifting surface may then be rotated again to allow the aerial vehicle to land as an auto gyro. |
申请公布号 |
EP2212198(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2017.01.25 |
申请号 |
EP20080845839 |
申请日期 |
2008.10.31 |
申请人 |
Raytheon Company |
发明人 |
KINSEY, Lloyd, E.;KRANKING, Patrick, D. |
分类号 |
B64C39/02;B64C29/02 |
主分类号 |
B64C39/02 |
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