An electromagnetic actuator includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or enabling/disabling applications, and interfacing with other type mechanical linkages.

A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.

A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.

A trigger device that is attachable to a firearm includes a device body, a trigger mechanism, and a safety mechanism. The trigger device is configured to enable remote firing of the firearm. The device body that is attachable to the firearm to removably couple the trigger device to the firearm. The trigger mechanism is coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a trigger of the firearm to effect firing of the firearm. The safety mechanism is also coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a safety of the firearm to adjust the firearm between a firing mode and a safe mode.

A trigger device that is attachable to a firearm includes a device body, a trigger mechanism, and a safety mechanism. The trigger device is configured to enable remote firing of the firearm. The device body that is attachable to the firearm to removably couple the trigger device to the firearm. The trigger mechanism is coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a trigger of the firearm to effect firing of the firearm. The safety mechanism is also coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a safety of the firearm to adjust the firearm between a firing mode and a safe mode.

There is disclosed herein systems, methods and apparatus relating to a firearm with an operating system for electronically firing the firearm to fire projectiles from the firearm. The operating system includes an electronic firing system with a switch that is actuated by pulling the trigger of the firearm.

There is disclosed herein systems, methods and apparatus relating to a firearm with an operating system for electronically firing the firearm to fire projectiles from the firearm. The operating system includes an electronic firing system with a switch that is actuated by pulling the trigger of the firearm.

A gun control unit that can retrofit to any existing firearm or be integrated into a firearm to allow a user to fire a round or rounds through rotation instead of pressing or pulling a trigger, to maximize the use and effectiveness of ammunition. The gun control unit includes an electric rotary trigger and an actuator both operably coupled to each other. The rotation of the electric rotary trigger actuates the actuator which in turn triggers the firing mechanism of the firearm. The operation of the actuator is controlled by a microcontroller that contains a programmable sequenced interval.

A gun control unit that can retrofit to any existing firearm or be integrated into a firearm to allow a user to fire a round or rounds through rotation instead of pressing or pulling a trigger, to maximize the use and effectiveness of ammunition. The gun control unit includes an electric rotary trigger and an actuator both operably coupled to each other. The rotation of the electric rotary trigger actuates the actuator which in turn triggers the firing mechanism of the firearm. The operation of the actuator is controlled by a microcontroller that contains a programmable sequenced interval.

An electronic trigger assembly for a firearm includes a firearm control mechanism, a safety actuator and a firing actuator. The firing control mechanism is configured to operate in a safe mode or a shot mode. The safety actuator is configured to actuate a safety rod linearly in a first direction to switch the firing control mechanism between the safe mode and the shot mode. The firing actuator is configured to actuate a firing plunger linearly in a second direction to actuate the firing control mechanism in the shot mode.