See how a passive pneumatic leg assembly uses fluid transfer between cylinders to level VTOL UA
Rotating-bar retainers lock a UAV onto a ground vehicle platform, enabling stable transport and rapid deployment for mapping shafts and caves.
A mobile landing pad combines GPS and local transducers to guide precise UAV landing while reducing dust, debris damage, and manual handling.
An autonomous maneuvering vehicle repositions aircraft after landing, clearing pads and reducing tug dependence, visibility limits, and manual handling.
Forced gas extension replaces heavy hydraulic mechanisms, making telescopic rods lighter, easier to deploy, and more stable in posture.
A ground vehicle reads surface unevenness, incline, and softness before arrival so the aircraft can avoid unsuitable landing areas.
Magnetic attraction and adjustable spacing secure UAV docking for reliable charging without adding onboard docking hardware or control load.
Pre-filled quick-disconnect tethers and a ready spool cut aerostat ground time, enabling fast swap-out and longer uninterrupted service.
Rotating rings and cables secure a landed drone to a ship deck quickly, reducing detachment risk and simplifying re-launch.
Rotatable rings and enclosing cables lock drones onto moving decks for reliable landing, self-centering restraint, and quick release.
A hub-and-arm tie-down fixture secures rotary aircraft above the center of gravity to spread loads and protect landing gear during transport.
A three-axis movable restraint head secures aircraft in landing grid cells to limit slip and tipping without bulky harpoon hardware.
Detachable front and rear cables move aircraft between vertiport areas while maintaining stability in wind without tug-car pollution.
Movable TLOF platforms rotate around a shared FATO to raise vertiport throughput, save space, and reduce surface movement disruptions.
Compressible chocks engage nose gear steering cylinders to limit rotation in high winds and keep parked aircraft from castering.
A telescopic vertical support lets the airplane lift ship pre-assembled under 9 feet, cutting on-site assembly, heavy equipment, and labor.
Electromagnets hold vehicles or cargo on a surface, while authorized control prevents inadvertent release and unwanted movement.
A wheeled cart stores and transports wheel chocks at an accessible height while whips and visibility features support outdoor safety.
A weighted frame, articulated arms, wheels, and cable support stabilize airship clearance and rotation around a mooring mast.
A rope winch retracts a boundary sling to pull and align landed drones at a precise position for charging or loading.
A drone delivery hub manages UAV traffic using a central shaft and rotating linking conveyor to transfer parcels between structural arms.
Vacuum-based attachment replaces magnetic systems, enabling secure payload deployment on non-magnetic surfaces at various angles.
Independent tether actuation maintains altitude in high winds, reducing downtime.
An aviation wheel chock uses chargeable light emissive materials on its angled surfaces to enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
Docking station generates laminar airflow envelope to stabilize lighter-than-air vehicles during landing maneuvers.
Segmenting the transport platform from the lifting mechanism enables rapid deployment of surveillance aerostats in rugged terrain without bulky trailers.
Pivoting talons with nut-and-bolt adjustments resolve the contradiction between fixed anchor simplicity and adaptability to varying slab thicknesses.
A rotating platform ground cart tilts to counteract crosswinds, stabilizing skid-equipped aircraft during takeoff maneuvers.
Track-mounted docking carts orient an airship on the ground, eliminating attachment points that disrupt laminar airflow and increase drag.
A flight vehicle operating system uses flotation adjusters to manage weight and buoyancy for stable altitude positioning.
Detachable rings form a segmented guideway that pulls a blanket over the balloon, reducing sheltering time and cost.
Flexible blades maneuver to secure a remotely operated vehicle, resolving positioning errors exceeding 100 millimeters during automated recovery.
A tie-down system featuring a downward projection member that contacts the ground before the aircraft tail section.
An adjustable winch winds anchor cables into a closed circular rim cradle, reducing space occupation by three times compared to traditional mast structures.
Tapered rotating guide rails steer flying objects to precise positions, reducing ground effect disturbances and improving control stability during landing.
A landing gear platform uses chocks to immobilize tires and provides a stable panel for maintenance workers.
Bridge pivots above aircraft rails to enable transfer from non-ideal positions without requiring under-vehicle space.
Segmented metal plates on a composite base create a low-resistance ground path, preventing uneven surface finishes and trip hazards.
Tension arms and clamps secure rotor hubs to prevent drivetrain damage from transport vibrations.
Flexible arms and PTFE guides reduce cable friction and wear, maintaining integrity during variable wind movements.
Replacing heavy copper shielding with polymer insulation eliminates lightning attraction risks while maintaining structural integrity.
Parallelogram guide pivots gripper on play axes to compensate aircraft tilting and pitching movements.
Segmented support frames and flexible mesh skirts prevent personnel injury from deceptive wheel motion during ground handling.
Nested cylinders reduce folded length while bistable locks maintain position without continuous energy.
An electropermanent magnet secures aerial vehicles to a platform using integrated magnetizable elements and shock-absorbing members.
Movable suction pads stabilize airship recovery in minimal space by replacing complex masts with segmented pneumatic support.
Nested cylinders and gas cartridges reduce stored length while maintaining anchoring reliability.
A winch capstan arrangement manages cable tension through friction and counter-rotational drive mechanisms.
Rotating coupling members pivot drones sideways to maximize space utilization and enable simultaneous charging for swarm flight operations.
Magnetic attraction allows unmanned aerial vehicles to autonomously attach to a storage body, eliminating water damage risks in underground facilities.