Interceptor Unmanned Aerial System

Abstract

The present disclosure primarily relates to interceptor unmanned aerial systems and methods for countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), although the inventions disclosed herein are useful for capture of any aerial object. The system utilizes a rigid effector frame, an effector attached directly to the frame, and at least two propulsion elements connected to the effector frame, and is configured to intercept and disable threat UAS. The disclosed systems can be oriented to any virtually any angle to maximize the chances of intercept.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interceptor unmanned aerial system comprising:
 a rigid effector frame forming an outer perimeter of the interceptor unmanned aerial system;   an effector attached directly to the frame such that the effector spans between at least two sides of the frame; and   at least four propulsion elements connected to the effector frame and positioned at or proximate to said outer perimeter, wherein the at least four propulsion elements are comprised of a propulsion element housing and a propeller, and wherein the propulsion element housing is rotatable relative to the effector frame.