Abstract: A flying object according to the present technology includes: an airframe including a rotary wing part; a plurality of sensors each provided on a bottom side of the airframe, detecting an opposed surface, and measuring a distance from the surface; and a control device including an estimation unit that estimates an attitude of the airframe with respect to the surface on a basis of the distance at each position of the sensors obtained from the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: To provide an aerial vehicle that can realize ease of operation during driving. An aerial vehicle according to the present technology includes: a vehicle body extending in a front-rear direction; a saddle section provided on an upper side of the vehicle body; a grip section provided on the front side of the saddle section in the vehicle body; and a rotary wing section which is provided in the vehicle body and which generates lift and/or thrust with respect to the vehicle body; wherein an operation section for performing operations pertaining to actions relating to ascent and/or propulsion of the vehicle body is provided in the grip section.

Abstract: To provide an aerial vehicle that can improve the driving feel and riding comfort of a rider. An aerial vehicle according to the present technology includes: a vehicle body extending in the front-rear direction; a saddle section provided on an upper side of the vehicle body; a motive power section provided on an underside of the vehicle body, at a position below the saddle section; and a rotary wing section which is provided at at least one of the front and rear of the motive power section, and which rotates by using the motive power section as a motive power source.