A capture system (1) includes a drone (4) with a capture device (3) having a net (5) and a shank (6) configured to form a closed line. The shank (6) defines a leading face (6A) and a trailing face (6B). The net (5) has a maximum diameter that is greater than a maximum diameter of the shank (6), and is attached to the shank (6) on the side (7) of the trailing face (6B). A strip (8) attaches completely around the shank (6) outside of the net (5) on the side (7) of the trailing face (6B). Holding wires (9) attach to the shank (6) on the side (10) of the leading face (6A) for towing by the drone (4). The assembly formed by the shank (6) and the strip (8) enabling the capture device (3) to be held in an optimum position for capturing a flying craft (2).


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    Title :

    Device for capturing a flying craft and capture system comprising a drone provided with such a device


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    Publication date :

    2024-10-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64U / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen




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