Work-performing aerial vehicle

Abstract

A work-performing aerial vehicle according to the present invention comprises: an aerial vehicle 1; a work device 2 that can carry out prescribed work; and a rod-shaped member 3 that couples the aerial vehicle 1 and the work device 2. The rod-shaped member 3 has a swing portion 34 that can swing in relation to the aerial vehicle 1. The swing portion 34 does not swing around an axial core A3 extending along the vertical direction of the aerial vehicle 1, or is restricted from swinging around the axial core A3 extending along the vertical direction of the aerial vehicle 1.

Description

Work aircraft

[0001] The present invention relates to a work aircraft.

[0002] In Patent Document 1, a work device for performing a predetermined task is suspended from an unmanned aerial vehicle via a connecting part made of a wire, string, chain, etc. This work device, suspended from the unmanned aerial vehicle, performs painting work on a wall surface in mid-air.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-83932 (JP2023-83932 A)

[0004] In the work device described in Patent Document 1, when the unmanned aerial vehicle rotates around a vertical axis, the work device connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle via a connector also rotates around a vertical axis, thereby enabling the direction of the work device to be changed.

[0005] However, because the connecting part is made of a wire, string, or chain, the connecting part may become twisted when the unmanned aerial vehicle rotates around its vertical axis, making it difficult for the operator to change the direction of the work device as intended.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a work aircraft that can easily change the direction of a work device in an intended direction.

[0007] The work vehicle of the present invention comprises an aircraft, a work device capable of performing a specified task, and a rod-shaped member connecting the aircraft and the work device, wherein the rod-shaped member has a swinging portion that can swing relative to the aircraft, and the swinging portion does not swing around an axis extending along the vertical direction of the aircraft, or the swinging of the swinging portion around the axis extending along the vertical direction of the aircraft is restricted.

[0008] According to the present invention, compared to a configuration in which the flying body and the working device are connected by a wire, string, chain, etc., it is easier to change the direction of the working device by changing the direction of the flying body around an axis that runs vertically.

[0009] Furthermore, because the rod-shaped member has a swinging portion, even if the flying object sways while in flight, the swinging of the flying object is less likely to be transmitted to the working device. As a result, the working device connected to the flying object is less likely to swing, making it easier for the working device to perform its specified work.

[0010] In the present invention, it is preferable that the oscillating portion is capable of oscillating around an axis extending along the left-right direction of the aircraft, and also capable of oscillating around an axis extending along the front-rear direction of the aircraft.

[0011] Strong winds and other factors can cause the flying object to tilt forward, backward, left, or right. In this case, the attitude of the work device connected to the flying object by the rod-shaped member also tilts forward, backward, left, or right. According to the present invention, even if the flying object tilts forward, backward, left, or right, the swinging part makes it difficult for the work device to unintentionally change its attitude. This makes it easier for the work device connected to the flying object to perform the specified task.

[0012] In the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped member has a first swinging portion located at the end on the aircraft side as the swinging portion, and a second swinging portion located at the end on the working device side as the swinging portion.

[0013] According to the present invention, when the flying object experiences swaying while flying, the first swinging portion prevents the swaying of the flying object from being transmitted to the rod-shaped member. Furthermore, when the working device experiences swaying, the second swinging portion prevents the swaying of the working device from being transmitted to the rod-shaped member. This maintains the posture of the rod-shaped member. Therefore, when either the flying object or the working device tilts, the rod-shaped member is less likely to tilt, making it less likely that the other of the flying object or the working device will be displaced due to the tilting of the rod-shaped member.

[0014] In the present invention, it is preferable that the swinging portion is configured by a universal joint.

[0015] According to the present invention, even if the flying object tilts forward, backward, left or right, the swinging portion makes it difficult for the posture of the working device to be unintentionally changed.

[0016] In the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped member is configured to be bendable.

[0017] When the flying object is flying, the rod-shaped member may come into contact with the work area. When the rod-shaped member comes into contact with the work area, the impact from the rod-shaped member is transmitted to the flying object, making it more likely to lose its posture. According to the present invention, even when the rod-shaped member comes into contact with the work area, the rod-shaped member bends, making it less likely that the impact from the rod-shaped member will be transmitted to the flying object. This makes it less likely that the flying object will lose its posture.

[0018] In the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped member is configured to be extendable and contractible in the longitudinal direction.

[0019] According to the present invention, even if the rod-shaped member comes into contact with the work area, the rod-shaped member expands and contracts in the longitudinal direction, making it difficult for the impact from the rod-shaped member to be transmitted to the flying object, thereby making it difficult for the flying object to lose its posture.

[0020] In the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped member be capable of changing its position between a working position extending along the vertical direction of the aircraft and a storage position extending along the longitudinal direction of the aircraft while the aircraft is flying.

[0021] When the rod-shaped member is in the working position extending along the vertical direction of the aircraft, the rod-shaped member is likely to come into contact with the work area when the aircraft lands. As a result, the aircraft is less likely to land in the working position. According to the present invention, by taking the rod-shaped member into the storage position extending along the front-to-rear direction of the aircraft, the rod-shaped member becomes more compact in the vertical direction than in the working position. As a result, the rod-shaped member is less likely to come into contact with the work area when the aircraft lands, making it easier for the aircraft to land.

[0022] In the present invention, it is preferable that the flying object has a plurality of rotors, and the rod-shaped member is positioned outside the rotation range of the rotors in a plan view when in the stored attitude.

[0023] According to the present invention, in the stored position, the rod-shaped member does not obstruct the air current generated when the rotor is driven, allowing the flying object to fly stably.

[0024] In the present invention, it is preferable that the aircraft has a winch capable of winding up a wire connected to the rod-shaped member, and that the rod-shaped member changes from the working posture to the storage posture by winding up the wire by the winch.

[0025] According to the present invention, the position of the rod-shaped member can be easily changed by the winch.

[0026] In the present invention, it is preferable that a harness be provided that is routed between the flying body and the working device, and that the harness be routed along the rod-shaped member.

[0027] According to the present invention, the harness connecting the flying body and the working device can be easily routed along the rod-shaped member.

[0028] In the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped member has a storage area capable of storing electrical equipment or agricultural materials, and that the storage area is fixed at a position different from the work device in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member.

[0029] According to the present invention, the housing portion can be disposed in a position on the rod-shaped member that is less likely to interfere with the working device.

[0030] In the present invention, it is preferable that the storage portion is fixed to the rod-shaped member with its longitudinal direction aligned with the rod-shaped member.

[0031] According to the present invention, the housing member can be stably supported by the rod-shaped member.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a left side view showing a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a working attitude. FIG. 2 is a left side view showing a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a storage attitude. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a working attitude. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a storage attitude. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a working aircraft. FIG. 6 is a left side view showing another example of a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a working attitude. FIG. 7 is a front view showing another example of a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a working attitude. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing another example of a working aircraft with a rod-shaped member in a storage attitude.

[0033] The following describes a work aircraft according to the present invention with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the direction of arrow F in the drawings is referred to as the "front side," the direction of arrow B as the "rear side," the direction of arrow U as the "upper side," the direction of arrow D as the "lower side," the direction of arrow R as the "right side," and the direction of arrow L as the "left side."

[0034] 1, the work aircraft comprises an aircraft 1, a work device 2 capable of performing a predetermined task, and a rod-shaped member 3 that connects the aircraft 1 and the work device 2. The aircraft 1 is connected to the upper part of the rod-shaped member 3, and the work device 2 is connected to the lower part of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0035] The aircraft 1 can fly autonomously or by remote control using a remote control or the like. The aircraft 1 is an unmanned aircraft that cannot accommodate people due to its structure. In this embodiment, the aircraft 1 is a drone with multiple rotors 11. However, the aircraft 1 is not limited to this, and may also be, for example, an unmanned helicopter.

[0036] The work device 2 performs a predetermined task while in contact with the work area E. The work device 2 is structurally inaccessible to a person and does not have a driver's unit for a worker to ride in. In this embodiment, the work device 2 is a sowing device that performs crop sowing work. The work device 2 has wheels 21 for moving through the work area E while being towed by the aircraft 1. Alternatively, the work device 2 may have a traveling device and the wheels 21 may be driven. Furthermore, the work device 2 does not have to perform a predetermined task while in contact with the work area E and may not have wheels 21.

[0037] The work area E is an area where work is performed by the work device 2. The work area E may be a farm field, an area surrounding a farm field, a mountain forest, or the like.

[0038] The rod-shaped member 3 has a first swinging portion 34 (corresponding to a swinging portion) that is swingable relative to the aircraft 1. The first swinging portion 34 is configured by a universal joint.

[0039] The first swinging part 34 can swing around an axis A1 (pitch direction) extending along the left-right direction of the aircraft 1, and can swing around an axis A2 (roll direction) extending along the front-rear direction of the aircraft 1. Furthermore, the first swinging part 34 does not swing around an axis A3 (yaw direction) extending along the up-down direction of the aircraft 1.

[0040] 3, when the flying vehicle 1 is tilted downward to the left, the first swinging part 34 swings around the axis A2. As a result, even if the flying vehicle 1 is unintentionally tilted due to wind or other factors, the attitude of the working device 2 does not change, making the working device 2 less susceptible to unintended changes in the attitude of the flying vehicle 1.

[0041] [Aircraft] As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the aircraft 1 comprises an airframe 12, a skid 13 provided on the bottom of the airframe 12, a plurality of motors 14 that drive the rotors 11, a battery 15 that supplies power to the motors 14, and a first control device 17 that controls the aircraft 1.

[0042] 4, the rotor 11 has rotor blades that rotate around an axis extending in the vertical direction. A plurality of rotors 11 are lined up in the front-rear direction on the right side of the airframe 12. A plurality of rotors 11 are lined up in the front-rear direction on the left side of the airframe 12.

[0043] The rotors 11 are arranged in a row in the left-right direction in front of the airframe 12. The rotors 11 are arranged in a row in the left-right direction in front of the airframe 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, there are six rotors 11. However, the number of rotors 11 is not limited to six, and may be seven or more.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 1, the skid 13 includes a plurality of longitudinal members extending in a direction away from the fuselage 12 and connecting members connecting the plurality of longitudinal members.

[0046] The first control device 17 includes a storage unit and a CPU that executes programs. The storage unit is configured with, for example, a HDD, a ROM, or a non-volatile memory.

[0047] The motor 14 is located at the base end of the rotors 11. The rotors 11 are driven by the rotation of the motor 14. In Fig. 4, the rotation range C of each rotor 11 is indicated by a dashed line.

[0048] [Rod-shaped member] As shown in Figure 1, the rod-shaped member 3 comprises a first portion 31 located on the aircraft 1 side, a second portion 32 located closer to the work device 2 than the first portion 31, a bending portion 33 that allows the second portion 32 to bend relative to the first portion 31 around an axis A4 extending along the left-right direction of the aircraft 1, and a storage portion 36 that can store electrical equipment or agricultural materials.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rod-shaped member 3 is made of steel, but is not limited to this and may be made of other metals such as stainless steel.

[0050] The rod-shaped member 3 is a member having a square cross section that is bendable at a bending portion 33. However, the rod-shaped member 3 is not limited to this and may have any shape. For example, the rod-shaped member 3 may have a circular cross section.

[0051] The first swinging portion 34 is located at the end of the rod-shaped member 3 on the aircraft 1 side. In other words, the first swinging portion 34 is located at the connection portion with the aircraft 1. The first swinging portion 34 is provided on the first part 31. However, the first swinging portion 34 may be located at any position on the rod-shaped member 3 between the end on the aircraft 1 side and the bent portion 33.

[0052] 1, the housing portion 36 is box-shaped. The housing portion 36 houses the second control device 4 that controls the working device 2. However, the housing portion 36 may have any shape. For example, the housing portion 36 may have a cylindrical shape.

[0053] The storage area 36 is provided in the second portion 32. The storage area 36 is fixed at a position in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3 that is different from the working device 2. Specifically, the storage area 36 is fixed closer to the bent portion 33 in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3 than the working device 2. The storage area 36 is also located on the opposite side of the rod-shaped member 3 from the working device 2 in the short direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0054] In this embodiment, the storage portion 36 is fixed to the rod-shaped member 3 in a position in which the longitudinal direction thereof is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3 .

[0055] A harness 5 extending between the aircraft 1 and the working device 2 is routed along the rod-shaped member 3. The harness 5 extends from the aircraft 1 to the second control device 4 inside the storage area 36. The harness 5 also extends from the second control device 4 to the working device 2.

[0056] The second control device 4 has a storage unit and a CPU that executes programs. The storage unit is configured, for example, with a HDD, ROM, or non-volatile memory. As shown in Fig. 4, the second control device 4 can send and receive information to and from the work device 2 via a harness 5. In addition, the second control device 4 is supplied with power from the battery 15 of the aircraft 1 via the harness 5.

[0057] The working device 2 is connected to the flying vehicle 1 via a harness 5. This allows the working device 2 to send and receive information or input and output power to and from the flying vehicle 1.

[0058] [Regarding posture change to storage posture] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, while the aircraft 1 is flying, the rod-shaped member 3 can be changed to a first working posture P1 (corresponding to the working posture) extending along the vertical direction of the aircraft 1, and a storage posture P2 extending along the longitudinal direction of the aircraft 1.

[0059] 1, the first working position P1 of the rod-shaped member 3 is indicated by a two-dot chain line. In the first working position P1, the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 are positioned on the same straight line. In addition, FIG. 2 shows the storage position P2 of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0060] The aircraft 1 has a winch 16 capable of winding up a wire 6 connected to the rod-shaped member 3, and the rod-shaped member 3 changes from a first working position P1 to a storage position P2 as the wire 6 is wound up by the winch 16.

[0061] Specifically, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working posture P1, the first control device 17 drives the motor provided in the winch 16 to one side. As a result, the wire 6 is wound up, and the first portion 31 of the rod-shaped member 3 is swung forward about the axis A1. Also, the second portion 32 is swung rearward about the axis A4. As a result, the rod-shaped member 3 assumes the storage posture P2.

[0062] Furthermore, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the storage posture P2, the first control device 17 drives the motor provided in the winch 16 to the other side. As a result, the wire 6 is extended, and the second portion 32 of the rod-shaped member 3 is swung forward about the axis A4. Also, the first portion 31 of the rod-shaped member 3 is swung rearward about the axis A1. As a result, the rod-shaped member 3 assumes the first working posture P1.

[0063] 4, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the storage position P2, the storage portion 36 is located forward of the working device 2. This maintains the weight balance in the front-to-rear direction when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the storage position P2, compared to when the storage portion 36 is fixed at the same position as the working device 2 in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0064] When the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working position P1, the storage portion 36 is located on the opposite side to the direction in which the second portion 32 swings when the rod-shaped member 3 assumes the storage position P2. Specifically, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working position P1, the storage portion 36 is fixed to the front surface of the rod-shaped member 3. This makes it less likely that the storage portion 36 will interfere with the first portion 31 when the rod-shaped member 3 assumes the storage position P2.

[0065] The harness 5 is routed on the opposite side of the rod-shaped member 3 from the wire 6. This makes it less likely that the harness 5 will become entangled with the wire 6 being wound around the winch 16 when the rod-shaped member 3 is changed from the first working position P1 to the storage position P2.

[0066] 4, the rod-shaped member 3 is located outside the rotation range C of the rotor 11 in plan view in the storage attitude P2. The rod-shaped member 3 is located between the rotor 11 on the right side of the body 12 and the rotor 11 on the left side of the body 12. Specifically, the rod-shaped member 3 extends in the front-to-rear direction at a position overlapping with the body 12 in the storage attitude P2.

[0067] The second portion 32 has a greater longitudinal length than the first portion 31. Specifically, the longitudinal length of the second portion 32 is approximately twice that of the first portion 31. This makes it easier to maintain a weight balance between the rod-shaped member 3 located forward of the body 12 and the rod-shaped member 3 located rearward of the body 12 in the storage posture P2.

[0068] [Regarding Posture Change to Second Working Posture] In Figure 1, the second working posture P3 of the rod-shaped member 3 is indicated by a solid line. As shown in Figure 1, in the first working posture P1, the first portion 31 of the rod-shaped member 3 extends vertically, and the second portion 32 is bent rearward around the axis A4 at the bending portion 33. This causes the rod-shaped member 3 to change from the first working posture P1 to the second working posture P3 (corresponding to the working posture). At this time, the angle θ between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 in a side view is an obtuse angle. In the second working posture P3, the flying vehicle 1 can fly ahead of the working device 2, making it easier for the working device 2 to be towed by the flying vehicle 1.

[0069] [Other Embodiments] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the present invention may be configured as in the following other embodiments. In the other embodiments described below, the same components as those in the embodiment are assigned the same numbers and symbols as those in the embodiment.

[0070] [1] In the above-described embodiment, the work device 2 is a seed sowing device. However, the work device 2 may be in other forms. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the work device 2 may be a grass cutting device that cuts grass in the work area E. The work device 2 may also be a tilling device, a chemical spraying device, a fertilizing device, a grass collecting device, a harvesting device, or the like.

[0071] [2] As shown in Figure 6, the rod-shaped member 3 may have a second swinging portion 35 (corresponding to a swinging portion) that is swingable relative to the aircraft 1. The second swinging portion 35 is configured by a universal joint.

[0072] The second swinging part 35 can swing around an axis A5 (pitch direction) extending along the left-right direction of the aircraft 1, and can swing around an axis A6 (roll direction) extending along the front-rear direction of the aircraft 1. Furthermore, the second swinging part 35 does not swing around an axis A7 (yaw direction) extending along the up-down direction of the aircraft 1.

[0073] The second swinging portion 35 is located at the end of the rod-shaped member 3 on the working device 2 side. In other words, the second swinging portion 35 is located at the connection portion with the working device 2. The second swinging portion 35 is provided on the second part 32. However, the second swinging portion 35 may be located at any position on the rod-shaped member 3 between the end on the working device 2 side and the bent portion 33.

[0074] 7, when the work area E is on a slope, the work device 2 may assume an attitude inclined relative to the horizontal. In this embodiment, the work device 2 assumes an attitude inclined downward to the left. Because the second swinging part 35 can swing about the axis A6, the work device 2 can perform work with the flying vehicle 1 positioned directly above the work device 2.

[0075] [3] In the above-described embodiment, the first swinging part 34 and the second swinging part 35 are configured as universal joints. However, this is not limiting, and at least one of the first swinging part 34 and the second swinging part 35 may have other configurations. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the first swinging part 34 may include a first connecting member 34 a, a second connecting member 34 b, and a third connecting member 34 c.

[0076] The end of the first connecting member 34a on the working device 2 side can swing about an axis A1 relative to the end of the second connecting member 34b on the aircraft 1 side. The end of the second connecting member 34b on the aircraft 1 side can swing about an axis A2 relative to the end of the third connecting member 34c on the working device 2 side.

[0077] [4] At least one of the first swinging part 34 and the second swinging part 35 may be swingable around an axis A3, A7 extending in the up-down direction of the aircraft 1. In this case, at least one of the first swinging part 34 and the second swinging part 35 is equipped with a motor.

[0078] When the rod-shaped member 3 is in the stored attitude P2, the first control device 17 causes the motor to swing the rod-shaped member 3 about the axes A3 and A7 relative to the aircraft 1. Furthermore, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working attitude P1 or the second working attitude P3, the first control device 17 does not cause the motor to swing the rod-shaped member 3 about the axes A3 and A7 relative to the aircraft 1. In other words, when the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working attitude P1, the swinging of at least one of the first swinging part 34 or the second swinging part 35 about the axes A3 and A7 may be restricted.

[0079] [5] The rod-shaped member 3 may be configured such that the second portion 32 can be bent forward around the axis A4 by the bending portion 33.

[0080] [6] The rod-shaped member 3 may be configured to be extendable and contractible along the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0081] [7] As shown in FIG. 7, the storage portion 36 may be fixed to the rod-shaped member 3 in such a position that the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 36 is oriented in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0082] [8] The storage area 36 may store a battery that supplies power to the aircraft 1 or the work device 2. The storage area 36 may also store agricultural materials inside. For example, if the work device 2 is a seed sowing device, the agricultural materials may be crop seeds.

[0083] [9] The second control device 4 may be provided in the working device 2. In this case, the harness 5 may directly connect the flying vehicle 1 and the working device 2.

[0084]

[10] The storage section 36 may be fixed at the same position as the working device 2 in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3, and may be located on the opposite side of the working device 2 in the lateral direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0085]

[11] In the above-described embodiment, the aircraft 1 has a winch 16 capable of winding up the wire 6 connected to the rod-shaped member 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rod-shaped member 3 may have a winch 16 capable of winding up the wire 6 connected to the aircraft 1.

[0086]

[12] When the rod-shaped member 3 is in the first working posture P1, the first control device 17 drives the motor provided in the first swinging part 34 to one side. As a result, the first portion 31 of the rod-shaped member 3 swings forward about the axis A1. The first control device 17 also drives the motor provided in the winch 16. As a result, the wire 6 is wound up, and the second portion 32 may swing rearward about the axis A4. However, the first portion 31 of the rod-shaped member 3 may also swing forward about the axis A1 by extension and contraction of the actuator.

[0087]

[13] The rod-shaped member 3 may be a cylindrical member having an internal space. In this case, the harness 5 may be routed inside the rod-shaped member 3 along the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member 3.

[0088] The present invention can be applied to aircraft that perform predetermined tasks.

[0089] 1: Aircraft 11: Rotor 16: Winch 2: Work device 3: Rod-shaped member 34: First swinging portion (swinging member) 35: Second swinging portion (swinging member) 36: Storage portion 5: Harness 6: Wire C: Rotation range P1: Working position P2: Storage position

Claims

1. An aerial vehicle, a working device capable of performing a predetermined operation, and a rod-shaped member connecting the aerial vehicle and the working device, wherein the rod-shaped member has a swingable portion with respect to the aerial vehicle, and the swingable portion does not swing or the swing around an axis extending along the vertical direction of the aerial vehicle is restricted around the axis extending along the vertical direction of the aerial vehicle. Working aerial vehicle.

2. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the swingable portion is swingable around an axis extending along the left-right direction of the aerial vehicle and is swingable around an axis extending along the front-rear direction of the aerial vehicle.

3. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped member includes a first swingable portion located at an end on the aerial vehicle side as the swingable portion and a second swingable portion located at an end on the working device side as the swingable portion.

4. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the swingable portion is constituted by a universal joint.

5. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped member is configured to be bendable.

6. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped member is configured to be extendable and retractable in the longitudinal direction.

7. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the rod-shaped member can be changed in posture between a working posture extending along the vertical direction of the aerial vehicle and a storage posture extending along the front-rear direction of the aerial vehicle when the aerial vehicle is flying.

8. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the aerial vehicle has a plurality of rotors, and the rod-shaped member is located outside the rotation range of the rotors in a plan view in the storage posture.

9. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the aerial vehicle has a winch capable of winding a wire connected to the rod-shaped member, and the rod-shaped member is changed from the working posture to the storage posture by winding the wire by the winch.

10. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a harness laid across the aerial vehicle and the working device, wherein the harness is laid along the rod-shaped member.

11. The working aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped member has a storage portion capable of storing electrical components or agricultural materials, and the storage portion is fixed at a position different from the working device in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member.

12. The work flying object according to claim 11, wherein the housing portion is fixed to the rod-shaped member in a posture with its longitudinal direction along the rod-shaped member.