There is disclosed a rotorcraft comprising: an array of lift devices supported at a structure; a first group of the lift devices configured to generate thrust in a first common direction; a second group of the lift devices being tilted or tiltable relative to the first group of devices so as to generate thrust in at least a second common direction; and a flight control system.

There is disclosed a rotorcraft comprising: an array of lift devices; a pilot housing; connecting lines attaching the pilot housing to the array of lift devices; and an actuator interface at the pilot housing such that the pilot can 5 steer the rotorcraft.

A disclosed device allows a person to fly. A disclosed wearable flight system includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies including a left-hand propulsion assembly configured to be worn on a user's left hand and/or forearm and a right-hand propulsion assembly configured to be worn on a user's right hand and/or forearm. A further embodiment includes a body propulsion device that is configured to provide a net force along an axis defining a net body propulsion vector and a support device configured to support a user's waist or torso. The support device is configured to hold a user's body relative to the body propulsion device such that a line extending between center the of the user's head and the center of the user's waist extends, relative to the orientation of the net body propulsion vector during use, by a body propulsion elevation angle that is greater than zero.

An aircraft and a control method therefor. The aircraft has: a velocity acquisition unit that acquires the velocity of the aircraft; a roll angle calculation unit that calculates the roll angle of the aircraft; a turning radius calculation unit that calculates the turning radius of the aircraft on the basis of the velocity and the roll angle; and a yaw rate calculation unit that calculates the yaw rate of the aircraft on the basis of the velocity and the turning radius. A control unit controls flight of the aircraft on the basis of the roll angle and the yaw rate.

An apparatus that detects a tilt, lean, movement and/or rotation and/or change in tilt, lean, position and/or rotation of a user, rider, and/or payload which may use sensors configured to accomplish this detection, where sensors may be on, embedded in and/or attached to a structural device, strap, and/or surface of a vehicle, structure or system, where an apparatus of the present invention may be on, part of, in, attached to or connected to a vehicle, structure or system where detecting, measuring and/or determining a lean, tilt, movement and/or rotation or change thereof, of a user, rider, and/or payload, may be desirable; position or movement and/or center of mass or change thereof may be calculated, or detected; calculations, measurements, metrics or detections from the present invention may be an output or the only output of an apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention.

A disclosed device allows a person to fly. A disclosed wearable flight system includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies including a left-hand propulsion assembly configured to be worn on a user's left hand and/or forearm and a right-hand propulsion assembly configured to be worn on a user's right hand and/or forearm. A further embodiment includes a body propulsion device that is configured to provide a net force along an axis defining a net body propulsion vector and a support device configured to support a user's waist or torso. The support device is configured to hold a user's body relative to the body propulsion device such that a line extending between center the of the user's head and the center of the user's waist extends, relative to the orientation of the net body propulsion vector during use, by a body propulsion elevation angle that is greater than zero.

A gliding sports apparatus, which is preferably controllable by upper body and/or arms and/or hands and/or fingers, extends from a leading edge to a trailing edge in an intended direction of overflow when it is fastened to a user. The gliding sports apparatus comprises at least two shoulder ribs which extend substantially from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and wherein each of the shoulder ribs is connectable fixedly to an upper arm of the user but is rotatable about the axis of the upper arm, two hand ribs which extend substantially from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and wherein each of the hand ribs is connectable fixedly to a hand of the user, a back airfoil which is formed between the two shoulder ribs, and two arm airfoils, which are formed in each case between a shoulder rib and a hand rib.

A wearable flying suit is provided. The suit is in the form of a garment and associated helmet. The garment is form fitting and includes a number of attachments. A pair of pivotally attached wings are positioned on a rear back panel of the garment, the wings coupled to a source of motive power. The wings are made of a lightweight but durable material such as titanium, and are segmented into aerodynamically enhancing feathers. A battery pack is positioned within the garment, the battery pack receiving charge from a solar cell array positioned about the waistline of the garment.

A personal aircraft assembly includes a carriage that can have a driver positioned therein. A plurality of jet packs is each coupled to the carriage for producing thrust to facilitate low altitude flight. Each of the jet packs has an exhaust nozzle pivotally coupled thereto and the exhaust nozzle on each of the jet packs is directed downwardly for lifting the carriage. A fuel tank is coupled to the carriage and the fuel tank is in fluid communication with each of the jet packs to supply fuel to the jet packs. A control stick is movably coupled to the carriage and the control stick is in communication with each of the jet packs. The control stick communicates control commands to the jet packs to facilitate flight control for the driver.

A flight vehicle including a frame having a bottom side configured to receive a user harness, port and starboard wings extend from port and starboard sides of the frame. Each wing may include at least one helium wing bag. The flight vehicle also includes a helium backpack secured to a top side of the frame, the helium backpack including an inflatable main helium bag configured for holding a main volume of helium. Each of the at least one helium wing bag may be fluidically isolated from the main helium bag. The flight vehicle may include a rigid base member, the inflatable main helium bag joined to an upper surface of the rigid base member via an elastic expansion member.