Patent classifications
B64C5/12
NEUTRAL AXIS DUCT WITH TANDEM TELESCOPIC THRUST VECTORING LEADING AND TRAILING EDGE PROPELLERS FOR MULTI-MODE SPATIAL VEHICLE
Neutral Axis Duct with Tandem Telescopic Thrust Vectoring Leading and Trailing Edge Propellers for Multi-Mode Spatial Vehicle [NADTVPMSV] is a single monocoque chassis frame for a multi-mode vehicle that can travel in all land, air, over water and under water as a perfect road vehicle, perfect flying machine, perfect speed boat and perfect submarine. NADTVPMSV comprising of a longitudinal and transverse ducts with tandem thrust vectoring leading and trailing edge propellers integrated with at least one concealed or non-concealed leading and trailing bidirectional edge thrust vectoring propeller propellers connected with shaft and power source like motor or engine for providing vertical, horizontal and angular thrust to monocoque chassis frame; retractable under chassis wings with single to multi directional fluid flow design, opening and closing mechanism to control the flight as well as to adapt according to mode of the vehicle; one or more wheel tires and suspension components for the vehicle with at least one steerable wheel to travel on surface; at least one ballast tank to submerge and manoeuvre the vehicle under water.
NEUTRAL AXIS DUCT WITH TANDEM TELESCOPIC THRUST VECTORING LEADING AND TRAILING EDGE PROPELLERS FOR MULTI-MODE SPATIAL VEHICLE
Neutral Axis Duct with Tandem Telescopic Thrust Vectoring Leading and Trailing Edge Propellers for Multi-Mode Spatial Vehicle [NADTVPMSV] is a single monocoque chassis frame for a multi-mode vehicle that can travel in all land, air, over water and under water as a perfect road vehicle, perfect flying machine, perfect speed boat and perfect submarine. NADTVPMSV comprising of a longitudinal and transverse ducts with tandem thrust vectoring leading and trailing edge propellers integrated with at least one concealed or non-concealed leading and trailing bidirectional edge thrust vectoring propeller propellers connected with shaft and power source like motor or engine for providing vertical, horizontal and angular thrust to monocoque chassis frame; retractable under chassis wings with single to multi directional fluid flow design, opening and closing mechanism to control the flight as well as to adapt according to mode of the vehicle; one or more wheel tires and suspension components for the vehicle with at least one steerable wheel to travel on surface; at least one ballast tank to submerge and manoeuvre the vehicle under water.
High-Efficiency Method Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Firefighting
A method of fire-fighting is provided based on unmanned aerial vehicles UAV(s) launched from transporter aircrafts to deliver water or fire-retardants or any other fire-fighting materials to a location selected by the fire-fighting personnel. A capability of putting-off high intensity forest fires is provided that stems from the precision and the quantity of material that can be delivered per unit surface per unit time. After releasing the fire-fighting material(s), the UAV reaches a safe altitude from which it flies on autopilot to intercept and then proceed on a pre-programmed route to land per pre-programmed instructions on an airfield from which fire-fighting transporter(s) operate, allowing a high efficiency along the line, from loading the transporter airplanes to maximizing the quantity of material that reach the target, to minimizing the remote-pilot time and up to the recovery system that minimizes the recovery cost and it maximizes UAVs' utilization by a quick turnaround.
High-Efficiency Method Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Firefighting
A method of fire-fighting is provided based on unmanned aerial vehicles UAV(s) launched from transporter aircrafts to deliver water or fire-retardants or any other fire-fighting materials to a location selected by the fire-fighting personnel. A capability of putting-off high intensity forest fires is provided that stems from the precision and the quantity of material that can be delivered per unit surface per unit time. After releasing the fire-fighting material(s), the UAV reaches a safe altitude from which it flies on autopilot to intercept and then proceed on a pre-programmed route to land per pre-programmed instructions on an airfield from which fire-fighting transporter(s) operate, allowing a high efficiency along the line, from loading the transporter airplanes to maximizing the quantity of material that reach the target, to minimizing the remote-pilot time and up to the recovery system that minimizes the recovery cost and it maximizes UAVs' utilization by a quick turnaround.
AERIAL VEHICLE WITH DEPLOYABLE COMPONENTS
An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.
AERIAL VEHICLE WITH DEPLOYABLE COMPONENTS
An unmanned aerial vehicle with deployable components (UAVDC) is disclosed. The UAVDC may comprise a fuselage, at least one wing, and at least one control surface. In some embodiments, the UAVDC may further comprise a propulsion means and/or a modular payload. The UAVDC may be configured in a plurality of arrangements. For example, in a compact arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing stowed against the fuselage and the at least one control surface stowed against the fuselage. In a deployed arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing deployed from the fuselage and the least one control surface deployed from the fuselage. In an expanded arrangement, the UAVDC may comprise the at least one wing telescoped to increase a wingspan of the deployed arrangement.
Elevon control system
A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.
Elevon control system
A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.
APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE
Apparatuses for a projectile are provided, the projectile configured for weapons band launching, examples of the apparatus comprising a body, an inflation system and external walls. The body is inflatable by the inflation system, from a deflated configuration having a first volume to an inflated configuration having a second volume, greater than the first volume. The external walls are deployable from an undeployed configuration to a deployed configuration responsive to the body being inflated. In the undeployed configuration and at an operating airspeed, the center of pressure is located at a first position with respect to the projectile. In the deployed configuration the external walls provide a deployed external surface geometry exposed to an airflow corresponding to the operating airspeed, such that the center of pressure is located at a second position with respect to the projectile, different from the first position.
APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE
Apparatuses for a projectile are provided, the projectile configured for weapons band launching, examples of the apparatus comprising a body, an inflation system and external walls. The body is inflatable by the inflation system, from a deflated configuration having a first volume to an inflated configuration having a second volume, greater than the first volume. The external walls are deployable from an undeployed configuration to a deployed configuration responsive to the body being inflated. In the undeployed configuration and at an operating airspeed, the center of pressure is located at a first position with respect to the projectile. In the deployed configuration the external walls provide a deployed external surface geometry exposed to an airflow corresponding to the operating airspeed, such that the center of pressure is located at a second position with respect to the projectile, different from the first position.