TOW HOOK, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide a tow hook for use in launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the tow hook comprising: a first end capable of releasably engaging a wing of the UAV, a second end capable of being connected to a tow line; and a rigid member connecting the first end to the second end to extend a connection point said tow line below said wing towards a center of gravity of said UAV. Additional embodiments provide for a system and method for launching a UAV using the tow hook.