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Hmm, what about a launcher? Slingshot the drone any number of ways, then "landing" can be handled by an arrestor net.


Yeah, for sure! That's exactly the approach that Zipline has taken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeSCEalMOL8&t=60s

There are some practicality points to it. For example, their system works awesome when you have a fixed base but might be impractical when launching with gear that's towable with half-ton truck.




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