Disclosed herein is an indicating marker and method of use for removably attaching the indicating marker to a structure comprising an opening. The indicating marker comprises a cover device configured to removably seal the opening of the structure. At least one light is attached to the cover device. A power source is electrically connectable to the at least one light to emit a visible light from the at least light and illuminate the cover device. Alternatively, a wireless signal emitter is attached to the cover device and is configured to receive a signal from a wireless signal receiver separate from the structure and transmit a wireless response signal to the wireless signal receiver. In one example, both a light and a wireless signal emitter are attached to the cover device.

A container device of a UAV is provided. The container device is configured to receive a cargo and be connected to a UAV. The container device includes an outer housing, an inner housing, and a power supply. The outer housing is connected to the UAV. The inner housing is detachably connected to the outer housing, and configured to receive the cargo. The power supply is disposed in the inner housing. When the outer housing is connected to the UAV and the inner housing is connected to the outer housing, the power supply is electrically connected to a battery of the UAV. A transport system of a UAV is also provided.

A temporary shelter for an aircraft maintenance worker includes a base pad having a central opening for surrounding and exposing a repair site on an aircraft. A frame anchored within pockets on the base pad supports a canopy to create a protective enclosure for the worker. A junction box securable to the pad includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and quick-connect, compressed-air fittings on an upper surface for powering various work tools. When the pad is anchored to the aircraft with a pair of retaining straps, the erected canopy provides a temporary shelter that protects a worker from sunlight and inclement weather while providing convenient, uninhibited access to a maintenance site.

A compressible part having a solid portion and a compressible portion. The solid portion includes a first polymer material. The compressible portion has a lattice structure adjacent to the solid portion. The compressible portion includes a second polymer material that is an elastomeric polymer. The lattice structure is configured to provide for increased elastic deformation of the compressible part under compressive stress compared to the same compressible part made completely of the elastomeric polymer in solid form.

A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and launch system includes a UAV pod (108) having a UAV pod processor (114) and a UAV (102) selectively enclosed in the UAV pod (108), the UAV (102) having only two rotors (202).

Systems and methods for drone support and operation are provided. The system for providing support includes a base with at least one docking area and a cover portion configured to move between an open and closed position and a drone support unit configured to provide support for the drone at least during the time the drone is in the at least one docking area of the base.

There is provided a landing platform for mounting on a luminaire, where the landing platform provides an interface to a drone. For example, there is provided a landing platform for a drone, the landing platform being adaptable to mount on a luminaire. The landing platform includes two electrically active portions and an elevated portion. The elevated portion is configured to secure the drone on the landing platform and provide electrical contact between the two electrically active portions and electrical connectors of the drone.

Apparatuses for securing drones during transport and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a structural panel of a vehicle having a compartment configured to receive and retain a drone, a retractable cover member configured to at least partially cover the compartment to create an enclosure around the drone, and a drone securement assembly that retains the drone within the enclosure so as to prevent the drone from displacement during vehicle operation.

A high visibility safety tag device including a body member and a safety tag member. The body member including a first adhesive element, an elastic element and a second adhesive element. The first adhesive element including an adhesive mechanism for attachment to an object at a first location, the elastic element including an elastic strap positioned in a vertical orientation along the body of the object with the first adhesive element and the second adhesive element positioned at opposite ends of the elastic element. The second adhesive element including an adhesive mechanism for attachment to the object at a second location which is located at an opposite end from the first location. The safety tag member is attached to the body member and includes a safety tag, and wherein the body member and the attached safety tag member are positioned vertically along the object in a manner such that a part of the device is visible from a front side of the object and a part of the device is visible from a back side of the object.

A portable shelter for an aircraft having an exterior contoured form includes a flexible enclosure configured to substantially enclose the aircraft within an interior of the flexible enclosure; an air maintenance unit in fluid communication with the interior of the flexible enclosure; wherein the air maintenance unit further comprises a blower and a temperature control unit in fluid communication with the blower; and wherein the air maintenance unit is configured to provide conditioned air to the interior of the flexible enclosure. An associated method for sheltering an aircraft is also disclosed.