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US 11,230,374 B2Granted
UAV having hermetically sealed modularized compartments and fluid drain ports
AssigneeAeroVironment, Inc.
InventorsPavel Belik, Thomas Szarek, Gabriel E. Torres, Vernon P. Fraye
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Abstract
In one possible embodiment, an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle is provided, which includes a fuselage comprised of a buoyant material. Separators within the fuselage form separate compartments within the fuselage. Mounts associated with the compartments for securing waterproof aircraft components within the fuselage. The compartments each have drainage openings in the fuselage extending from the interior of the fuselage to the exterior of the fuselage.
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An amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:
- a) a fuselage comprised of a buoyant material walls;
- b) separators within the fuselage forming separate compartments within the fuselage;
- c) mounts associated with the compartments for securing waterproof aircraft components within the fuselage;
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- d) wherein the compartments are constructed to individually surround a battery, a payload, and avionics electronics, but wherein the compartments are not sealed from water intrusion, while the battery, the payload, the avionics electronics, and associated connectors and wiring are hermetically sealed such that the amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of landing on land and on water without damage to electrical and electronic components.
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