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Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components

  • US 7,104,495 B2
  • Filed: 11/08/2005
  • Issued: 09/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for handling an unmanned aircraft, comprising:

  • releasably securing a portion of an unmanned aircraft to a storage apparatus;

    removing a lifting surface of the aircraft using a movable portion of the storage apparatus; and

    at least partially enclosing the aircraft in the storage apparatus.

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