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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2023
Assignee:
GALAXY UNMANNED SYSTEMS LLC
Inventors:
Antonio Roberto White, Jason Theodore White