Aug 11, 2026

US12703521 - 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: 2025-01-16

The patent describes a UAV launch tube designed with a signal-permeable wall that allows for wireless communication, enhancing operational capabilities. It includes multiple layers of prepreg substrate and structural panels to ensure durability and performance during launches.

Claim 1

1 . A method comprising: receiving, by a receiver disposed within a launcher, wireless communication via one or more signals received wirelessly through a launcher wall of the launcher, wherein the launcher wall comprises a signal permeable material. receiving, by a receiver disposed within a launcher, wireless communication via one or more signals received wirelessly through a launcher wall of the launcher, wherein the launcher wall comprises a signal permeable material.

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