A propulsion system coupled to a vehicle. The system includes a convex surface, a diffusing structure coupled to the convex surface, and at least one conduit coupled to the convex surface. The conduit is configured to introduce to the convex surface a primary fluid produced by the vehicle. The system further includes an intake structure coupled to the convex surface and configured to introduce to the diffusing structure a secondary fluid accessible to the vehicle. The diffusing structure comprises a terminal end configured to provide egress from the system for the introduced primary fluid and secondary fluid.

A fluid distribution system that uses a hovering distribution device and methods for using such a system are provided. In one example, the system may include a reel that provides a hose for the hovering distribution device. The hovering distribution device receives pressurized fluid from the hose, and includes at least one nozzle configured to distribute the pressurized fluid and provide lift for the hovering distribution device using the pressurized fluid. A control system may be configured to execute a fluid distribution plan by controlling at least one of a position and an orientation of the hovering distribution device in a three dimensional space using a direction of the nozzle.

A fluid distribution system that uses a hovering distribution device and methods for using such a system are provided. In one example, the system may include a reel that provides a hose for the hovering distribution device. The hovering distribution device receives pressurized fluid from the hose, and includes at least one nozzle configured to distribute the pressurized fluid and provide lift for the hovering distribution device using the pressurized fluid. A control system may be configured to execute a fluid distribution plan by controlling at least one of a position and an orientation of the hovering distribution device in a three dimensional space using a direction of the nozzle.

The present invention relates to aerial vehicles and air outlet systems therefor. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the aerial vehicle includes a body and at least two thruster assemblies installed in the body. Each thruster assembly includes an air outlet source. An outlet of the air outlet source includes a dome-shaped air deflector. The body includes a plurality of cavities corresponding in its shape to the air outlet source with the dome-shaped air deflector. A control system is installed in the body.

The present invention relates to aerial vehicles and air outlet systems therefor. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the aerial vehicle includes a body and at least two thruster assemblies installed in the body. Each thruster assembly includes an air outlet source. An outlet of the air outlet source includes a dome-shaped air deflector. The body includes a plurality of cavities corresponding in its shape to the air outlet source with the dome-shaped air deflector. A control system is installed in the body.