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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MARINE DEPLOYMENT

  • US 20110073707A1
  • Filed: 09/18/2008
  • Published: 03/31/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An underwater method of deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:

  • releasing a floatable canister from a submerged surface of a marine vehicle, wherein a launch tube is further disposed within the floatable canister and is configured to house the unmanned aerial vehicle;

    allowing the floatable canister to controllably rise to the surface of the water; and

    launching the unmanned aerial vehicle out of the launch tube with an ejection system configured to engage the launch tube.

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