An airborne observational apparatus is disclosed which is capable of staying in the air for an unlimited period of time. The apparatus includes a ground located, continuous electric power source and an aerial device which is connected permanently to the said power source by a tether cable. The aerial device has a conical shape body. At least one propeller is mounted on the top of the body including at least two rotating blades. The propeller is operated by an electric motor located at the lower part of the said body. The center of gravity of the aerial device will be in its lower part. The tether cable is connected to the aerial device by a preferably U-shaped member on the upper side of the conical body in a pivotal manner. The aerial device has self balancing capability even in strong gusting wind keeping the aerial device in vertical or slightly inclined direction. Photographic or other types of information collecting or broadcasting equipment can be mounted on the aerial device with the capability transferring data to a ground station through the tether cable or radio communication.


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    Title :

    Self balancing airborne observational apparatus


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-08-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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