ABSTRACT
Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Deployment System [open pdf - 2MB]
"A micro-unmanned aerial vehicle deployment system is provided for a cruise missile having submunition compartments. The system includes a vehicle launch module releasable from the cruise missile submunition compartment. The vehicle launch system has a control circuit and at least one micro-unmanned aerial vehicle contained therein. Structure is provided in the launch module for deploying the micro-unmanned aerial vehicle. A separable tether can be joined between the cruise missile and the vehicle launch module that separates when subjected to tension after deployment of the vehicle launch module."
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Date: | 2011-01-11 |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Retrieved From: | Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC): https://discover.dtic.mil/ |
Format: | pdf |
Media Type: | application/pdf |
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