Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for the detection/identification of objects near a rotary-wing/VTOL aircraft such as a helicopter, drone, or an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off & Landing) aircraft using LiDAR. Various aspects of the present invention may include installation of one or more LiDAR devices on a mast of a rotor system of a rotary-wing/VTOL aircraft. The LiDAR device(s) may be pointing outward from the central axis of the mast and may be aligned to avoid interference form the rotor blades. Multiple LiDAR devices may be oriented/pointed above, below or in-plane with the rotor system. As the mast rotates, the LiDAR is pulsed providing a range to objects near the rotor system as the LiDAR emitted beams are scanned through the 360 degree rotation of the rotor mast. A processor determines whether objects detected within the detection envelope/volume represent a threat or hazard condition to the aircraft.

Abstract: Various display systems may benefit from the combination of synthetic imagery from a plurality of sources. For example, display systems for vehicular operations may benefit from combining synthetic imagery with real imagery. A method can include obtaining, by a processor, an interior video image based on a position of a user. The method can also include obtaining, by the processor, an exterior video image based on the position of the user. The method can further include combining the interior video image and the exterior video image to form a combined single view for the user. The method can additionally include providing the combined single view to a display of the user.