Systems and methods for vertical takeoff and/or landing
US9085354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/55
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for vertical takeoff and/or landing are disclosed herein. An aerial vehicle may include a first propulsion unit and a second propulsion each rotatably connected to a body. The aerial vehicle may include a first wing and a second wing each rotatably connected to the body. And the aerial vehicle may include a control system configured to: position the first propulsion unit, the second propulsion unit, the first wing, and the second wing; operate the first propulsion unit and the second propulsion unit; and rotate the first propulsion unit, the second propulsion unit, the first wing, and the second wing.
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