Abstract: An aerodynamic system (10) for a tractor trailer (12) is provided that has a rear fairing (18) configured for attachment to a trailer (16) of a tractor trailer. The trailer (16) has a cargo area (30) and the rear fairing (18) is configured for being located in the vertical direction lower than the cargo area (30). The rear fairing (18) has an air flow surface (32) facing outboard in the lateral direction, and a kick out (34) located at a tailing end (36) of the rear fairing (18) in the longitudinal direction. The kick out (34) has a kick out surface (40) that upon extension rearward in the longitudinal direction extends outboard in the lateral direction and then inboard in the lateral direction. The kick out (34) is located rearward of the forward trailer tire (28) in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Vehicular front bumper and fascia assemblies are provided. According to one implementation, a fascia is configured to cover a front bumper of a vehicle. The fascia includes fluid conduits configured to provide fluid flows to the front wheels and redirection portals that intersect the fluid conduits. The redirection portals provide fluid flows away from and/or around the front wheels. The fascia also includes adjustable panels associated with the fluid conduits. When the vehicle is travelling at a velocity below a predetermined lower level, the adjustable panels are configured to open the fluid conduits so as to provide the fluid flows toward the front wheels. When the vehicle is travelling at a velocity above a predetermined upper level, the adjustable panels are configured to close the fluid conduits and redirect the fluid flows through the redirection portals away from and/or around the front wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle body includes an upper body forming an internal space of the vehicle and to include a door for entry and exit of an occupant provided on a side thereof, a lower body including a floor on which the upper body is located and a bumper unit extending upward along a perimeter of the floor to surround a lower portion of the upper body, wherein the bumper unit includes an opening portion which is provided at a position corresponding to a lower portion of the door of the upper body to be selectively opened, and a driving unit coupling the upper body and the lower body to each other and configured to adjust the height of the internal space by raising and lowering the upper body with respect to the lower body.

Abstract: A multi-faceted dashboard assembly (107) of a vehicle with a visor assembly and a display assembly is disclosed. The visor assembly (106) slidably engages with a handle bar cover (101) of the vehicle. The display assembly (105) comprising at least one display face (105a, 105b) is accommodated in a cavity (101a) of the handle bar cover (101). The display assembly (105) is one of stationary and rotatable from 0 degrees to about 360 degrees.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle includes a front wheel, a front fork, a cover, a brake, a brake hose, and a protector. The front fork rotatably supports the front wheel. The cover is disposed in front of the front fork. The brake is attached to the front wheel. The brake hose is connected to the brake and extends upward behind the cover. The protector is attached to the brake hose. The brake hose includes a first hose, a second hose, and a shrink tube. The second hose is provided separately from the first hose. The shrink tube is disposed behind the cover and connects the first hose and the second hose. The protector is disposed behind the cover and covers the shrink tube.

Abstract: A control device is provided for a human-powered vehicle that includes a crank axle configured to receive a human driving force, a first rotational body connected to the crank axle, a second rotational body connected to a wheel, a transmission body engaged with the first and second rotational bodies to transmit a driving force between the first and second rotational bodies, and a motor configured to drive the transmission body. The control device includes an electronic controller configured to control the motor. Upon a predetermined condition being satisfied, the electronic controller drives the motor so that a rotational torque of the first rotational body produced by the motor is kept less than or equal to a predetermined torque which is 1 Nm or greater and 10 Nm or less. The predetermined condition includes a first condition in which rotation of the crank axle is stopped.

Abstract: A centralized control system of a vehicle includes a control unit and a display screen. The control unit is capable of controlling the display screen to display instrument images and entertainment images in at least two different and switchable display modes based on at least two operating systems. In a first (instrument-focused) display mode, the instrument images and the entertainment images displayed on the display screen are both generated under control of the first operating system and an area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is greater than an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen. In a second (entertainment-focused) display mode, an area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is less than or equal to an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen, with at least some of the entertainment images generated by the second operating system.

Abstract: An electric small-sized vehicle, in particular an electric scooter, having a rear wheel, a frame, a support with a foot board and a wheel folding mechanism. The support includes a rear support section connected to the rear wheel, a front support section connected to the frame, and a receiving area for the rear wheel. The wheel folding mechanism has a first joint with a first pivot axis. The vehicle is adjustable from an unfolded position into a folded position via the joint. The front support section is connected to the rear support section by the first joint. In the unfolded position, the rear wheel is positioned in an outer position where the rear wheel is arranged outside of the receiving area, and in the folded position, the rear wheel is positioned in an inner position where the rear wheel is at least partly arranged within the receiving area.

Abstract: A bicycle rotation limiting structure is placed in the lower part of a head tube, and a fork tube is mounted through the bicycle rotation limiting structure and the head tube. The bicycle rotation limiting structure includes a lower headset cup and a rotating member, a positioning set, a joining set, and at least one limiting set installed inside the lower headset cup. The limiting set includes a limiting groove positioned at the inner rim of the lower headset cup, and a limiting tongue positioned at the outer rim of the outer seat. The joining set includes a first joining member positioned at the outer seat and a second joining member positioned at the fork tube.

Abstract: A handlebar for a vehicle. The handlebar includes: a bar having an internal volume, the bar extending longitudinally between two ends, at least an end of which, referred to as a “coupling end” has a central axis, and is open to form a passage between the internal volume and an external environment; and a watertight closure at the coupling end.

Abstract: A handle device may include a handle upper region, a handle lower region disposed below the handle upper region, and a shaft member configured to penetrate the handle upper region and the handle lower region in a region in which the handle upper region and the handle lower region face each other. A screw thread region provided on an outer surface of the shaft member may be configured to be screw-coupled to the handle upper region and/or the handle lower region at a portion where the shaft member penetrates the handle upper region and the handle lower region. The handle upper region may include an upper concave-convex part, and the handle lower region may include a lower concave-convex part. The lower concave-convex part may have a shape corresponding to the upper concave-convex part so that the handle lower region is able to contact the handle upper region.

Abstract: A crank assembly for a bicycle includes a crank axle rotatably mounted to a frame of the bicycle, and a carrier shaft slidably mounted on the crank axle and configured to slide in a direction substantially parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the crank axle and relative to the crank axle. The crank assembly also includes an elliptical sprocket mounted on the carrier shaft. The elliptical sprocket rotates to move the bicycle in response to a rotation of the crank axle. A start time of a power stroke of the elliptical sprocket is changed by sliding the carrier shaft relative to the crank axle.

Abstract: A crank assembly with an adjustable handle assembly that includes a handle mounted on bearings and on an axle such as a self-locking, quick-release pin. The pin allows the handle assembly to be removably positioned in any of a number of holes in the crank body allowing choice of high leverage or high speed during crank operation. While designed with hand-cranked trailer jacks in mind, the crank assembly can be used in various applications requiring hand cranking by suitable choice of crank interface and dimensions. An adapter at the crank interface may be used alone with a power drive tool or by hand with the crank assembly.

Abstract: A crank assembly for a bicycle includes a crank axle, crank arms mounted to the crank axle to rotate the crank axle, a carrier shaft slidably mounted on the crank axle and configured to slide relative to the crank axle, and a sprocket mounted on the carrier shaft. A position sensor determines a relative position of a diametric axis of the sprocket relative to a central longitudinal axis of the crank arm at an end of a power stroke. Further, an actuator is operatively coupled to the carrier shaft to slide the carrier shaft, and a controller is configured to actuate the actuator to slide the carrier shaft relative to the crank axle based on input from the position sensor to change a start time of the power stroke of the sprocket.

Abstract: A derailleur system is provided that moves the derailleur cage in a substantially rectilinear path. The derailleur is mounted to a frame having a gear cassette mounted thereon. The gear cassette includes an axis of rotation. The derailleur includes a drive member engaging the gear cassette. The derailleur is positioned on the frame adjacent the gear cassette, and including a spatial linkage having a stationary link, a floating link, and a cage assembly having two pulleys each defining an axis of rotation. The drive member engages each of the pulleys. The path of the floating link is substantially linear through substantially its entire range of motion and variously aligns at least one of the pulleys with the gear cassette.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hull-conversion device and method for modifying the underside of a watercraft, more specifically a multihull watercraft. The hull-conversion device comprising a water diverting surface, a kinematic assemblage, and a frame. The hull-conversion device may be operable to adjust the watercraft's characteristics in displacement mode and planing mode. The hull-conversion device may function to provide a more stable, controllable, and efficient platform for operating a multihull watercraft, and provide a suitable wake for towable water sports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system the includes a controller; a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; a propeller; an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

Abstract: A hatch seal system for a hatch opening of a water vessel deck includes a frame, a gasket assembly and a hatch cover. Particularly, the gasket assembly is disposed within the frame and includes an elongate strip of metal material, such as a strip of wire mesh, and a synthetic rubber material surrounding the elongate strip of metal material. The gasket system, along with the hatch cover, provide a watertight seal that will not dislodge from the frame under extreme weather conditions, thereby providing longevity and preventing sinking of a vessel on which the flush mount deck hatch seal system is installed.

Abstract: A buoy assembly with a carbon fiber body may include a first unit including a hollow core rod, a weight provided on the core rod, and an anchor connection part formed on one side of the weight, a second unit including multiple interior sections made from carbon fibers that are arranged radially along an outer perimeter of the core rod to form a hollow interior barrel and multiple exterior sections made from carbon fibers that are arranged radially along an outer perimeter of the interior barrel to form a hollow exterior barrel, and a third unit including an elevator pole configured to move up and down through an upper end of the core rod, a lantern mounted on an upper end of the elevator pole, a gear assembly engaged with the elevator pole, and a maintenance chamber holding the elevator pole and the gear assembly.

Abstract: A modular cabin transfer device suitable for large luxury cruise ships includes transfer vehicles and pull rods, where each of the transfer vehicles includes a clamping device, clamping assemblies, and a driving assembly, the upper and lower ends of the clamping device are respectively provided with the clamping assemblies, the clamping device makes the clamping assemblies at the upper and lower ends thereof move toward each other or move backwards, and the clamping assemblies at the upper and lower ends thereof clamp the cabin; the driving assembly is arranged at the lower end of the clamping device, and is configured to drive the transfer vehicle to move; adjacent transfer vehicles are connected by the pull rods.

Abstract: A watercraft and a waterproof electronics container are provided. The watercraft includes a flotation portion. A strut is removably affixed to a portion of the watercraft. A first connector portion is mounted to the upper end of the strut. A waterproof electronics container includes a second connector portion is disposed such that the second connector forms at least one electrically conductive pathway with the first connector portion when both are affixed to the watercraft. The waterproof electronics container is removably affixed to the said watercraft. In one aspect, the waterproof electronics container houses a power source capable of powering an electric motor that propels the watercraft.

Abstract: A canoe yoke is provided that includes an elongated member at least a portion of which is covered by a cushioning member. The yoke addresses problems associated with single user transport of a canoe or other watercraft over land. The canoe yoke combines aspects of strength, ease of installation, and ease of storage that are better than other options known to the art.

Abstract: An offshore LNG processing plant includes a first module including a personnel accommodation facility on a first vessel, a second module including a gas treatment facility on a second vessel, and a third module including a gas liquefaction facility on a third vessel. Each of the first, second, and third modules are assembled on the corresponding vessels, and then transported to an offshore location in a body of water, such as a river, a lake, or a sea. At the offshore location, each vessel deploys legs to the bed of the body of water to raise a hull of each vessel out of the water. The first module is then coupled to the second module, and the second module is coupled to the third module. A fourth module on a fourth vessel is coupled to the third module to provide LNG storage.

Abstract: A display device is provided for displaying an operating state of a hybrid system that drives a propulsion machine which propels a ship. The display device includes a display screen for displaying the operating state. The display screen includes symbols that represent constituent elements constituting the hybrid system, and linear sections that connect the plurality of symbols and change an illumination state according to an operating mode of the hybrid system.

Abstract: A plurality of modules are arranged on the broadside of a ship, each module includes a housing, and the housing is provided with a composite gas supply assembly, a composite airbag assembly, an intelligent control assembly, and a mechanical transmission assembly; the intelligent control assembly is configured for predicting the impact energy and a collision angle of a collision object, sending an inflation instruction to the composite gas supply assembly, inflating a large airbag to a proper air pressure, inflating a small airbag to a rated air pressure, and sending an angle adjustment instruction to the mechanical transmission assembly to adjust the collision angle of the small airbag; the large airbag is matched with the small airbag to fully absorb a collision force vertically acting on the surface of a hull.

Abstract: A paddle for propelling a watercraft that has a nonlinear shaft which allows the paddle blade to be positioned underneath the watercraft and brought very close to, or directly under, the centerline of the craft. This has advantages in efficiency of propulsion and speed of forward travel by greatly reducing unwanted yaw and lateral travel.

Abstract: An air supply apparatus for a ship is described. The air supply apparatus includes a fuel cell and an air lubrication device for resistance reduction of the ship. An exhaust gas outlet of the fuel cell is connected with the air lubrication device via an exhaust gas line for supplying exhaust gas to the air lubrication device. Further, a ship comprising an air supply apparatus according to any embodiments described herein as well as a method of supplying air to an air lubrication device of a ship are described.

Abstract: [Problem] In a reduction and reversing gear unit in which hydraulic oil is supplied to a generator motor or the like as cooling oil by a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor, which is separate from the generator motor, a problem of a noise generated by fully driving the hydraulic pump and the electric motor at all time is solved by assuming a high hydraulic oil temperature when a maximum load acts on the generator motor.

Abstract: A personal watercraft, driving control system, and method for controlling the watercraft. The watercraft includes a jet powered propulsion system; a steering system including a handle; and the driving control system including an electrically actuated device coupled to the steering system for applying torque to the steering system; at least one sensor positioned adjacent the steering system; and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine whether user torque is being applied to the steering system; and responsive to determining that the user torque is not being applied: determine a steering angle; determine a target angle for returning the steering system to a center position; compare the steering angle to the target angle; determine a centering torque; and operate the electrically actuated device to apply the centering torque to the steering, with the centering torque being applied only by the electrically actuated device.

Abstract: A system includes a marine propulsion device, an input, and a controller. The input outputs an operating signal indicating a first mode selected in accordance with an operation thereof, and the controller receives the operating signal. When it is intended to move the watercraft to a target spot from a first spot in the first mode, the controller is configured or programmed to select in which mode, including a bow mode that orients a bow of the watercraft toward the target spot, and a stern mode that orients a stern of the watercraft toward the target spot, the marine propulsion device is controlled depending on a position of the target spot with respect to the first spot so as to control the marine propulsion device such that the watercraft is moved from the first spot to the target spot in the bow mode or the stern mode.

Abstract: A method and control unit for controlling a ballast water treatment system are disclosed. In the method, a prevailing operational condition value relating to the filter unit and/or the treatment unit is determined by means of a sensor. Based on the determined prevailing condition value, a modifying action is performed. The method further includes, when repeated during a determined time interval, tracking a trend for the development of the prevailing operational condition values and/or a frequency for the modifying actions. Based on the tracked trend, a moment in time where a critical value for the prevailing operational condition value is predicted. The ballast water treatment system is controlled by performing the modifying action on the basis of the prediction and/or the value for the determined prevailing condition.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for neutralizing discharge waters from ballast and/or cooling water biocidal treatment and disinfection systems are provided. The systems utilize oxidation reduction potential control to regulate the dechlorination of a biocidal agent to allowable discharge levels in ship buoyancy systems and ship cooling water systems.

Abstract: A transpirational cooling panel comprises a porous ceramic matrix composite layer and a porous high-temperature fabric layer. A machined ceramic fiber batting is located between the porous ceramic matrix composite layer and the porous high-temperature fabric layer. A ceramic stitching joins the porous ceramic matrix composite layer and the porous high-temperature fabric layer through the machined ceramic fiber batting.

Abstract: A ducted wing is configured to be connected to an aircraft. The ducted wing includes an array of integrated jetfoils. Each jetfoil includes a propulsor fan, an upper wing portion, and a lower wing portion that extends past an end of the upper wing portion. Each jetfoil includes a duct formed between the upper wing portion and the lower wing portion where the propulsor is within the duct. Furthermore, each jetfoil may have one or more flaps at the leading edge or the trailing edge of the jetfoil. The jetfoil may have flaps that control either the inlet area or the outlet area of the propulsor fan as well as flaps that control whether the aircraft can operate in one of a plurality of different takeoff modes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wing element structure for an aircraft, a wing structure and an aircraft. The wing element structure comprises: a plurality of wing element units, wherein adjacent wing element units are connected by airfoil control units and wing element outer edge connecting members, each of the wing element units comprises a plurality of wing element edge members connected to one another and a wing support rod connecting member, and the wing support rod connecting member in the wing element unit is correspondingly connected to a wing support rod on an aircraft main body.

Abstract: An air intake for an aircraft propulsion assembly extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a turbine engine that comprises a primary flow path and a secondary flow path for respectively guiding a primary air flow and a secondary air flow during a thrust, and thrust reversal means for changing the secondary airflow into a reverse airflow during a thrust reversal. The air intake comprising a peripheral external enclosure comprising, in each plane radial to the axis, a point of maximum curvature for detaching the reverse airflow, an osculating circle defining a radius of curvature that is defined at each of the points of maximum curvature. The average value of the radii of curvature being less than a product of 0.028 times an internal radius of the intake at the fan.

Abstract: An underwing flap support mounting structure is disclosed that includes an underwing beam comprising an integral clevis at a forward end of the underwing beam and mounted to a lower skin of a wingbox, wherein the integral clevis comprises a first clevis bore and second clevis bore; and a wingbox lug fitting comprising a wingbox lug and a spherical bearing support assembly carrying a race and a spherical bearing, the wingbox lug having a wingbox lug bore and the spherical bearing having a spherical bearing bore, wherein a forward-aft oriented fuse pin is slidably received in the spherical bearing bore, the first clevis bore, and the second clevis bore to inhibit relative linear-vertical motion of the underwing beam and the integral clevis relative to a wingbox lug fitting that is mounted to the lower skin of the wingbox.

Abstract: Wing assemblies (100) comprise an inboard flight control surface (102), an outboard flight control surface (104) positioned directly adjacent to and outboard of the inboard flight control surface (102), and a dual actuation assembly (106) coupled directly to and forming a linkage between the inboard flight control surface (102) and the outboard flight control surface (104). The dual actuation assembly (106) is configured to selectively transition the inboard flight control surface (102) and the outboard flight control surface (104), in tandem, amongst a retracted configuration (108) and a range of extended configurations (110).

Abstract: A passive multi-frequency damping device for damping vibrations of an aircraft has a support structure, a plurality of N metal damping masses, each having a respective n-th mass, N being a natural number greater than or equal to 2, and n being a natural number from 1 to N, a plurality of N elastic elements each having a respective n-th stiffness, and each being glued to both the support structure and a respective n-th damping mass to support the respective n-th damping mass on the support structure so that the respective n-th damping mass is free to vibrate relative to the support structure. For each n from 2 to N, each n-th damping mass is arranged to at least partially surround an n?1-th damping mass. The first damping mass has a solid semi-cylindrical shape, and the remaining damping masses have a hollow semi-cylindrical shape.

Abstract: A pneumo-mechanical landing gear deployment system includes a dual-stage handle operatively connected to a pressurized tank, a nose landing gear pneumatically connected to the pressurized tank, and a main landing gear pneumatically connected to the pressurized tank. Actuation of the dual-stage handle to a first position opens the pressurized tank thereby deploying the nose landing gear. Actuation of the dual-stage handle to a second position causes further opening of the pressurized tank thereby deploying the main landing gear. The system may be employed as a backup landing gear deployment system in the case of a primary landing gear system failure.

Abstract: Aspects relate to systems and methods for controlling landing gear of an aircraft. An exemplary system includes a nose gear located at a nose of the aircraft, where the nose gear includes a nose piston configured to allow for displacement of a nose wheel relative the aircraft, a main gear located aft of the nose gear, where the main gear includes a main piston configured to allow for displacement of a main wheel relative the aircraft, a hydraulic circuit in fluidic communication with each of the nose piston and the main piston, and a compliant element in fluidic communication with the hydraulic circuit and configured to provide a compliant response at one or both of the nose piston and the main piston.

Abstract: A rotor blade, the rotor blade comprising a cavity and one or more nozzles for the expulsion of compressed air from the rotor blade cavity thereby resulting in rotation of the rotor blade. The rotor blade further comprises a pressure regulating arrangement, the pressure regulating arrangement being operable to release compressed air from the rotor blade cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport unit (1) for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft (100) for transporting people and/or loads. The transport unit (1) comprises a transport facility (2), at least one fastening element (3), configured for fastening the transport unit (1) to a flight unit (10) of the aircraft (100), and a positioning device (4). The positioning device (4) is configured for changing and fixing an inclined position of the transport facility (2) with respect to the at least one fastening element (3). In addition, a vertical take-off and landing aircraft for transporting people and/or loads, having a flight unit (10) and a transport unit (1) fastened to the flight unit (10), and a control unit (16) for controlling such an aircraft (100) are specified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flight unit for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft with a plurality of drive units arranged on a wing assembly, wherein the wing assembly comprises longitudinally extended wing assembly struts connected to one another at node points. According to the invention, a certain number of the wing assembly struts each comprise at least one wing with aerofoil form, which wing is arranged or configured for rotation in a longitudinal section of the wing assembly strut which extends longitudinally between two nodes.

Abstract: A rotor blade is provided that includes an airfoil extending spanwise from a base to a tip. The airfoil extends longitudinally (e.g., chordwise) from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The airfoil extends laterally between a first side and a second side. The airfoil includes a body and a weight. The body includes a plurality of body layers. Each of the body layers includes fiber reinforcement within a body thermoplastic matrix. The weight includes a weight layer embedded within the body. The weight layer includes metal powder within a weight thermoplastic matrix.

Abstract: A rotary wing air vehicle has a body; at least one engine located on the body; a rotor that extends outwards from the body and rotates around its own axis in connection with the engine; at least one shaft extending outward from the rotor and triggered by the engine to rotate around an axis that the shaft extends from the rotor; at least two blades connected with the shaft and triggered by the shaft to move; at least one flap on the blade which provides drag force to the rotor by its movement to a closed position or an open position; at least one brake system which is located on the body in connection with the rotor to enable the flap to move to the closed position and/or open position so that a rotational speed of the rotor is adjusted by a user.

Abstract: Techniques to control flight of an aircraft are disclosed. In various embodiments, a set of inputs associated with a requested set of forces and moments to be applied to the aircraft is received. An optimal mix of actuators and associated actuator parameters to achieve to an extent practical the requested forces and moments is determined.

Abstract: A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) rotorcraft with distributed propulsion system having the capability to convert to airplane flight. The rotorcraft includes a short fuselage, a pair of wings, a pair of inboard booms, a plurality of outboard booms, an empennage, a plurality of lift rotors, and a plurality of proprotors. The fuselage, the wings, inboard booms and V-tail are mechanically coupled together. The plurality of outboard booms is mounted to the wings. Moreover, the proprotors and lift rotors are mounted on the inboard and outboard boom. The placement of the lift rotors allows the rotorcraft to benefit from the reliable and agile function of the quadcopter. The plurality of proprotors in a first configuration provides additional lift thrust for VTOL flight and a second configuration provides forward propulsive thrust in airplane flight.

Abstract: In one aspect the subject matter herein describes a cable tilt actuator for an aircraft propulsion unit. One embodiment comprises: a cable spool, fore and aft cable sections, a compression beam, a compression beam guide, and a linear actuator. As the linear actuator drives the compression beam, relative rotation is imposed between the compression beam and the spool. Described, in one aspect, is an embodiment configured to tilt an aircraft propulsion unit.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes a hull containing the main processor, energy storage, support components such as sensors, wireless communication, and landing gear. Attached to the hull are at least three thrust or propulsion units each with two degrees of freedom from the hull allowing them to orient independently in any direction and apply thrust independently from the hull or any other thrust or propulsion unit. In some embodiments, a mount for auxiliary attachments is included or the auxiliary system is built into the hull. Components like the energy storage, auxiliary attachments, and/or propulsion units may also be replaceable as required.