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Flying underwater imager with multi-mode operation for locating and approaching underwater objects for imaging

  • US 10,065,715 B2
  • Filed: 12/13/2016
  • Issued: 09/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A flying underwater device with multi-mode operation, comprising:

  • a frame with a hitch for connecting by a towing device;

    a pair of wings attached to the frame and controlled by a drive system; and

    a control module in a housing and communicatively coupled to the drive system,wherein in a tow mode, the drive system unfolds the pair of wings to a specific angle to maintain a desired depth as determined by downward pressure generated from a speed of towing and natural buoyancy of the flying underwater imaging device, andwherein in a free fly mode, the drive system folds the pair of wings to permit deployment for remote operations and movement.

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