Hampton, Virginia Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Advanced Aircraft Company has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 12017769, titled ‘Unmanned aerial vehicle including transversely extending support booms’, introduces a novel UAV architecture that enhances vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities.
This UAV features a vehicle body with first and second support booms extending transversely from opposing sides. Each boom supports multiple electric motors and rotors, with the motors on the second boom offset transversely from those on the first. This configuration improves stability and control during flight. The design also includes wedge-shaped spacers between the vehicle body and the support booms, allowing for precise angular positioning of the booms relative to the body.
By optimizing the placement and orientation of the support booms and motors, the UAV achieves improved aerodynamic performance and maneuverability. This innovation is particularly beneficial for applications requiring efficient VTOL operations, such as aerial surveying, delivery services, and environmental monitoring.
Advanced Aircraft Company’s development represents a significant advancement in UAV technology, offering a more adaptable and efficient platform for various aerial missions.