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LONG RANGE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

  • US 20160031564A1
  • Filed: 10/13/2015
  • Published: 02/04/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for transferring electricity between at least two aircrafts during flight comprising:

  • a deployable towing cable comprising a first portion and a second portion, the deployable towing cable being attached to a first aircraft;

    an electrical connection between the first portion of the cable and a source of electricity on the first aircraft;

    a mechanism for connecting the cable to a second aircraft at the second portion of the cable, wherein the mechanism for connecting the cable to the second aircraft is designed to also provide an electrical connection between the first aircraft and the second aircraft;

    wherein when the cable is connected to the second aircraft, the first aircraft at least partially tows the second aircraft while electricity is transferred between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.

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