An embodiment vertiport system includes a first area, a second area separate from the first area, and a transfer portion configured to transfer an aircraft between the first area and the second area, wherein the transfer portion includes a front transfer apparatus having a front cable detachably connectable to a front portion of the aircraft and a rear transfer apparatus having a rear cable detachably connectable to a rear portion of the aircraft.

A takeoff and landing pad apparatus for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a pad including a takeoff and landing surface; a mooring mechanism configured to moor the unmanned aerial vehicle on the pad; a drive source configured to rotate the pad together with the mooring mechanism; and a controller configured to control operation with the mooring mechanism and the drive source. The controller drives, based on information about a wind direction to be acquired, the drive source to rotate such that a nose of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the takeoff and landing surface faces the wind direction.

A takeoff and landing pad apparatus for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a pad including a takeoff and landing surface; a mooring mechanism configured to moor the unmanned aerial vehicle on the pad; a drive source configured to rotate the pad together with the mooring mechanism; and a controller configured to control operation with the mooring mechanism and the drive source. The controller drives, based on information about a wind direction to be acquired, the drive source to rotate such that a nose of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the takeoff and landing surface faces the wind direction.

An aircraft tow vehicle comprises a turntable lifting unit configured to automatically rotate and lift for attachment to a nose landing gear of an aircraft. A gate coupled to the turntable lifting unit automatically unlocks, opens to receive the nose landing gear, closes to secure the nose landing gear, and locks. A sensor system detects the nose landing gear. A controller receives data from the sensor system, processes the data to determine a position of the nose landing gear, and controls the turntable lifting unit while automatically adjusting a position of the tow vehicle relative to the nose landing gear. A moving floor adjusts to accommodate different nose wheel sizes. A nose wheel adapter automatically positions itself to hold down the nose landing gear when weight is detected on the moving floor.

The present disclosure provides a multi-vehicle omnidirectional aircraft maneuvering system comprising a plurality of tow vehicles, each tow vehicle comprising a turntable lifting unit (TLU) configured to capture and secure a portion of an aircraft's landing gear, a control unit configured to communicate with and coordinate the movements of the plurality of tow vehicles, and wherein each TLU comprises an automated turntable, a gate configured to open and close to receive landing gear, and a moving floor configured to support the landing gear. The system enables precise positioning and omnidirectional movement of aircraft through coordinated operation of multiple tow vehicles that simultaneously engage with different landing gear components. Each tow vehicle includes sensors for detecting landing gear position and environmental conditions, while the control unit establishes wireless communication to synchronize lifting operations and coordinate simultaneous movement patterns. The turntable lifting units provide rotational capability while maintaining secure engagement with the aircraft's landing gear, allowing for complex maneuvering operations in confined spaces such as aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities.

A system for autonomous aircraft towing includes a tow vehicle with a turntable lifting unit for engaging an aircraft's nose landing gear, a sensor system, and an Offline Intelligence Advanced Driver Assistance System (OI-ADAS) integrated with the tow vehicle. The OI-ADAS includes a local processing unit that processes sensor data in volatile memory without persistent storage and a controller that analyzes visual cues to determine position and orientation, generates control commands, controls the turntable lifting unit, and maneuvers the tow vehicle. The OI-ADAS operates without preexisting knowledge of the environment, processing all data exclusively in volatile memory and discarding visual frames after processing. The system detects visual cues on ground surfaces for navigation without relying on pre-existing maps or GPS data. A collision avoidance module detects obstacles and generates avoidance maneuvers in autonomous mode while providing warnings and intervention in operator-controlled mode.