Remotely controlled modular VTOL aircraft and re-configurable system using same
US11414191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U10/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manned/unmanned aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using the same set of engines for takeoff and landing as well as for forward flight. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with the wings in a vertical as opposed to horizontal flight attitude which takes off in this vertical attitude and then transitions to a horizontal flight path. A tailless airplane which uses a control system that takes inputs for a traditional tailed airplane and translates those inputs to provide control utilizing non-traditional control methods.
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