Abstract

The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body; a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift; a control system disposed within the body; a protective cage surrounding the body and the plurality of rotary assemblies; and one or more stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage. Each of the one or more stinging stickers can deliver an electrical charge. The stinging stickers may be removably attached to the protective cage or they may be fixed to the cage. An electrical charge is delivered from a battery and a power converter positioned on a first portion of the stinging sticker through a high voltage transformer positioned on a second portion of the stinging sticker.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 7/00 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64U 10/13 - Flying platforms
• B64U 20/30 - Constructional aspects of UAVs for safety, e.g. with frangible components
• B64U 50/19 - Propulsion using electrically powered motors
• B64U 101/15 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for conventional or electronic warfare
• B64U 101/45 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for releasing liquids or powders in-flight, e.g. crop-dusting
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle with non-lethal neuromuscular incapacitation system comprising a body, a plurality of rotary assemblies secured to the body and configured to provide lift, a control system disposed within the body, and a telescoping stinger assembly mounted on the body. The telescoping stinger assembly comprises an elongated projectile having a barb at a first end thereof, a wire having a first end attached to a second end of the elongated projectile, a high voltage pulse power supply attached to a second end of the wire, and firing mechanism for launching the projectile from the telescoping stinger assembly toward a target. A protective cage may be attached to and surround the body of the UAV. The non-lethal incapacitation mechanism may include a plurality of stinging stickers attached to a periphery of the protective cage, a RF power supply and RF transmitter attached to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, or a mechanism affixed to the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle for discharging a liquid or powder substance at a target. Alternatively, a rotary sting arm may be affixed to the body by a rotary brush high-voltage connection; and a sting arm motor mounted proximate to a center of the body may be used to impart rotary motion to the rotary sting arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• B64D 7/00 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft