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Method and apparatus for automated launch, retrieval, and servicing of a hovering aircraft

  • US 9,004,402 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2013
  • Issued: 04/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • (a) a suspension support;

    (b) a docking carriage supported by the suspension support and configured to receive a flying object;

    (c) a flying object capturer suspended by the suspension support, the flying object capturer including at least two teeth configured to capture a portion of the fling object therebetween; and

    (d) a motor operatively coupled to the flying object capturer and configured to move the flying object capturer relative to the suspension support.

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