Feb 17, 2026

US12552561 - Systems and devices for remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle report-suppressing launcher with portable RF transparent launch tube

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate disposed about a right parallelepiped aperture, at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate disposed about the right parallelepiped aperture, and one or more structural panels disposed between the at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate and the at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate.

Assignee: AeroVironment, Inc.
Inventors: Carlos Thomas Miralles, Guan H Su, Alexander Andryukov, John McNeil
Filing date: 2024-10-03

The patent describes a UAV launch tube designed with RF transparent materials that allow for wireless communication through its walls. This innovation enables the launcher to receive RF signals while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.

Claim 1

1 . A method comprising: receiving, by a receiver disposed within a launcher, wireless communication via one or more radio-frequency (RF) signals received wirelessly through a launcher wall of the launcher, wherein the launcher wall comprises an RF permeable material. receiving, by a receiver disposed within a launcher, wireless communication via one or more radio-frequency (RF) signals received wirelessly through a launcher wall of the launcher, wherein the launcher wall comprises an RF permeable material.

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