The present invention provides novel inflatable and rigidizable support elements, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In particular, the present invention provides inflatable and rigidizable support elements rapidly inflated and rigidized using an acrylic adhesive and UV light generated by combustion, which find use, for example, in rapidly deploying and supporting the wing of an aerial vehicle and wind turbine towers.

The present invention relates to an aerospace vehicle comprising an airplane or spacecraft, operatively coupled to an airship balloon containing lighter than air gas adapted to elevate the vehicle. A control system adapted to deflate the balloon upon reaching a predetermined altitude by directing the gas for powering the vehicle at greater speed. The balloon can be re-inflated for decreasing the speed of the vehicle upon reaching a destination and deflated in a controlled manner for landing the vehicle or disengaged from the vehicle upon transferring the gas from the balloon to a propulsion system of the vehicle.

A wing system includes an aerodynamic wing structure which is stowable. The wing structure which can be rolled up and/or folded, including at least one pressure-tight tubular pressure chamber which is made of a flexible material and extends preferably along the wingspan of the wing structure. A tear-resistant outer skin fabric encases the wing structure. The pressure chamber of the wing structure can be filled with a fluid, and the wing system includes a high-pressure pump system. The fluid is kept in the pressure chamber under high pressure, such as over 50 bar, over 100 bar, or over 150 bar. A transport device is for use as an aircraft for traveling in the air and as a vehicle for traveling on land. The transport device includes the wing system, with the wing system being attached preferably to the upper face of the transport device.

A wing system includes an aerodynamic wing structure which is stowable. The wing structure which can be rolled up and/or folded, including at least one pressure-tight tubular pressure chamber which is made of a flexible material and extends preferably along the wingspan of the wing structure. A tear-resistant outer skin fabric encases the wing structure. The pressure chamber of the wing structure can be filled with a fluid, and the wing system includes a high-pressure pump system. The fluid is kept in the pressure chamber under high pressure, such as over 50 bar, over 100 bar, or over 150 bar. A transport device is for use as an aircraft for traveling in the air and as a vehicle for traveling on land. The transport device includes the wing system, with the wing system being attached preferably to the upper face of the transport device.

An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can enhance energy efficiency, safety, and operational range. A deployable wing structure can provide aerodynamic lift during horizontal flight, reducing reliance on energy-intensive propellers. Integrated flexible solar panels capture solar energy, contributing additional power and optimizing energy management. The wing system also includes an emergency descent mode, doubling as a glide-assist device for controlled landings during critical failures. The system offers modular configurations for various missions, ensuring adaptability and improved flight performance. The eVTOL can be implemented with systems and methods for mitigating motion sickness. The systems integrate tactile feedback systems into wearable devices and environmental components. Sensors detect motion and environmental changes, and a computing device can generate corresponding tactile feedback signals. Tactile actuators embedded in the devices or components provide non-visual motion cues, such as pressure, vibration, and haptic feedback, to resolve sensory mismatches between the vestibular and proprioceptive systems.

An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can enhance energy efficiency, safety, and operational range. A deployable wing structure can provide aerodynamic lift during horizontal flight, reducing reliance on energy-intensive propellers. Integrated flexible solar panels capture solar energy, contributing additional power and optimizing energy management. The wing system also includes an emergency descent mode, doubling as a glide-assist device for controlled landings during critical failures. The system offers modular configurations for various missions, ensuring adaptability and improved flight performance. The eVTOL can be implemented with systems and methods for mitigating motion sickness. The systems integrate tactile feedback systems into wearable devices and environmental components. Sensors detect motion and environmental changes, and a computing device can generate corresponding tactile feedback signals. Tactile actuators embedded in the devices or components provide non-visual motion cues, such as pressure, vibration, and haptic feedback, to resolve sensory mismatches between the vestibular and proprioceptive systems.

An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising an inflatable wing having a top portion connected to a bottom portion to create a seal, an inflation valve, and internal to the seal created by the top portion and the bottom portion a set of internal cells, and a vehicle portion connected to the inflatable wing.

An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising an inflatable wing having a top portion connected to a bottom portion to create a seal, an inflation valve, and internal to the seal created by the top portion and the bottom portion a set of internal cells, and a vehicle portion connected to the inflatable wing.

An inflatable structure includes an inflatable bag and a telescopically extendable strut. The strut is disposed in the bag.

An inflatable structure includes an inflatable bag and a telescopically extendable strut. The strut is disposed in the bag.