Systems, devices, and methods including: a latching mechanism (116) comprising: a first latch (116A) configured to attach to a door (114) of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (110); a second latch (116B) configured to attach to a portion of the UAV distal from the first latch; a string (120) connected between the first and second latch, where the string secures the door shut; at least two radio modules (124A,B) in communication with a ground control station (104); and at least two burn wires (122A,B) in contact with a portion of the string between the first latch and the second latch; where current from a backup battery passes to at least one burn wire when the bum signal is received, where the burn wire causes the connection between the first latch and the second latch to be broken and the door of the UAV is separated from the UAV.
Off-center parachute flight termination system (FTS)
08.05.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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