Unmanned airships, aerostats, and hybrid airship-aerostat systems and methods thereof
US11685500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid airship-aerostat includes a hull, a motor, a fin, a controller, and a bridle system. The motor is coupled to the hull and is configured to rotate between a thrust configuration and a lift configuration. The motor is configured to generate a lift force, a thrust force, or a combination thereof. The fin is coupled to a tail of the hull and is configured to provide directional control of the hull. The controller is configured to operate the motor and the fin to pilot the hull. The bridle system is configured to removably couple to a first end of a tether.
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