A lighting apparatus and system, comprising optical fibers attached to a textile layer; the textile layer and the at least one optical fiber covered by a resin, which may be a co-cure resin, that has been cured, forming a fiber-resin boundary. The at least one optical fiber is attachable to a source of light energy so as to be in optical communication with the source of light energy, such that light energy from the source of light energy is communicated to optical fibers and propagates along the optical fibers when the source of light energy is activated. An index of refraction of the cured resin is related to an index of refraction of the optical fibers such that a desired portion of the light energy propagating along the optical fiber escapes the optical fibers when it encounters the fiber-resin boundary and is observable from outside the composite structure.

A rescue sled assembly for use on ice or water includes a pair of floats being buoyant in water and being capable of sliding upon the ice-covered body of water. A frame is coupled to the pair of floats, wherein the frame connects the floats to each other. A plurality of tethers is engaged with the frame and facilitates pulling of the frame and floats in a selected direction and orientation. A plurality of handles is coupled to the frame and provides a grip for a person to grab onto the frame when being pulled out from an opening of an ice-covered body of water. A plurality of light emitters is coupled to the frame and emits light when turned on.

A field configurable autonomous airplane comprising modular elements and attachable components. The airplane can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed airplane for each mission.

A field configurable autonomous airplane comprising modular elements and attachable components. The airplane can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed airplane for each mission.

The disclosure relates to a marine searchlight system with wiretapping remote controllers including a main body assembly, a wiretapping box and two remote controllers. The main body assembly includes a control motherboard configured to control a lighting module and a driving module. The control motherboard includes a DC power module and a signal receiving module. The DC power module provides a DC power. The signal receiving module receives a control signal. The wiretapping box is electrically connected to the DC power module and the signal receiving module. The two remote controllers are electrically connected to the control motherboard through the wiretapping box. The DC power module provides the DC power to two remote controllers respectively. Each of the two remote controllers allows to transmit the control signal to the signal receiving module through the wiretapping box, so that the control motherboard can control the lighting module and the driving module.

The disclosure relates to a marine searchlight system with wiretapping remote controllers including a main body assembly, a wiretapping box and two remote controllers. The main body assembly includes a control motherboard configured to control a lighting module and a driving module. The control motherboard includes a DC power module and a signal receiving module. The DC power module provides a DC power. The signal receiving module receives a control signal. The wiretapping box is electrically connected to the DC power module and the signal receiving module. The two remote controllers are electrically connected to the control motherboard through the wiretapping box. The DC power module provides the DC power to two remote controllers respectively. Each of the two remote controllers allows to transmit the control signal to the signal receiving module through the wiretapping box, so that the control motherboard can control the lighting module and the driving module.

The disclosure relates to a marine searchlight system with wiretapping remote controllers including a main body assembly, a wiretapping box and two remote controllers. The main body assembly includes a control motherboard configured to control a lighting module and a driving module. The control motherboard includes a DC power module and a signal receiving module. The DC power module provides a DC power. The signal receiving module receives a control signal. The wiretapping box is electrically connected to the DC power module and the signal receiving module. The two remote controllers are electrically connected to the control motherboard through the wiretapping box. The DC power module provides the DC power to two remote controllers respectively. Each of the two remote controllers allows to transmit the control signal to the signal receiving module through the wiretapping box, so that the control motherboard can control the lighting module and the driving module.

The disclosure relates to a marine searchlight system with wiretapping remote controllers including a main body assembly, a wiretapping box and two remote controllers. The main body assembly includes a control motherboard configured to control a lighting module and a driving module. The control motherboard includes a DC power module and a signal receiving module. The DC power module provides a DC power. The signal receiving module receives a control signal. The wiretapping box is electrically connected to the DC power module and the signal receiving module. The two remote controllers are electrically connected to the control motherboard through the wiretapping box. The DC power module provides the DC power to two remote controllers respectively. Each of the two remote controllers allows to transmit the control signal to the signal receiving module through the wiretapping box, so that the control motherboard can control the lighting module and the driving module.

A safety system for a boat, watercraft or other vehicle includes a kill switch connected to the motor for preventing the motor from running under dangerous circumstances. The system may include proximity sensors operatively connected to the kill switch, so that the motor only runs when the proximity sensor detects a person properly positioned at the captain's console. Other sensors may form an array to communicate with the kill switch, to automate certain features and systems, or to otherwise provide alarms upon detection of dangerous situations, including a carbon monoxide detection sensor system, gate sensors, anchor-down sensors, ladder sensors, ambient light sensors, optical rain sensors for operating an automated windshield wiper safety system, an array of cameras strategically positioned around the periphery of the watercraft for monitoring purposes, and an automated anchor/navigation light system.

A safety system for a boat, watercraft or other vehicle includes a kill switch connected to the motor for preventing the motor from running under dangerous circumstances. The system may include proximity sensors operatively connected to the kill switch, so that the motor only runs when the proximity sensor detects a person properly positioned at the captain's console. Other sensors may form an array to communicate with the kill switch, to automate certain features and systems, or to otherwise provide alarms upon detection of dangerous situations, including a carbon monoxide detection sensor system, gate sensors, anchor-down sensors, ladder sensors, ambient light sensors, optical rain sensors for operating an automated windshield wiper safety system, an array of cameras strategically positioned around the periphery of the watercraft for monitoring purposes, and an automated anchor/navigation light system.