Method and apparatus for temporarily interconnecting an unmanned aerial vehicle

摘要: An apparatus and method for aerial refueling of an unmanned vehicle (UAV) wherein a laser receiver/transmitter on target device towed by host aircraft projects reticle pattern aft the probe UAV is activated as moved within projected pattern. Thereafter, rangefinder guides towards until transmitter/receiver aligned boresighted with at which time mode alternates between modulation data link to transmit vital information concerning aircraft. The continues move toward drogue establishes contact receptacle structure coupled thereto.