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UAV payload module camera assembly and retraction mechanism

  • US 9,850,004 B2
  • Filed: 01/26/2016
  • Issued: 12/26/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A UAV payload module retraction mechanism apparatus comprising:

  • a) a payload module housing;

    b) a payload pivotally attached to the housing;

    c) a winch attached to the payload;

    d) a biasing member mounted to bias the payload out of the housing; and

    e) an elongated flexible drawing member coupled between the housing and the winch, the elongated flexible drawing member being capable of being drawn by the winch to retract the payload within the housing.

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