Abstract: Disclosed is a drone trailer system and associated methods. The system includes a control section, which maneuvers the drone, and a utility section, which may serve one or more functions. The utility section may be connected to an articulated joint, which may be connected to the control section. The articulated joint may be detachably or fixedly connected to the control section. The payload of the utility section may include an electronic sign, a printed sign, a solar panel, or a camera. A stabilization device may stabilize the utility section's movement relative to the utility section. Further, the stabilization device may allow a user to orient the utility section relative to the control section in two or more orientations. The articulated joint may allow the control section to pitch and roll, or, alternatively, pitch, roll, and yaw relative to the utility section.

Abstract: A hinged blimp system is disclosed. A hinged blimp system includes a vectored thrust engine, which may or may not be implemented as part of a remotely piloted airship vehicle (RPAV) subsystem that is coupled to a ground-based subsystem. The vectored thrust engine includes a vectored thrust frame coupled to a support structure that is, in turn operationally connected to a balloon envelope. The vectored thrust frame is coupled to the support structure via a hinge, or knuckle, with a pitch axle and a roll axle.