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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2020
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Yahya Hashem Zweiri, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Yahya Taha Al-Majali, Athens, OH (US);
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Abstract
The invention provides for a hybrid unmanned aerial and submersible vehicle (UASV) () comprising a fuselage (), at least one wing structure (), a propulsion system () and an empennage. The said vehicle is capable of operating in air, on water and underwater via its wing tilting mechanism wherein the transition of the vehicle between different mediums is seamless. Further, the wing structures () are connected on either side of the fuselage (), such that each wing () tilts about a common lateral axis (360° of freedom), and wherein said tilting depends on the mode of operation of the UASV (). The vehicle of the present invention further includes a propeller protection system, a landing system, control surfaces, and sensors. The present invention also discloses methods for operating the UASV () in multiple mediums.