Patent ID: 9493225
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: A63H,B64C,B64D,G05D

Claim Text:
1. An aerial vehicle comprising: a central body; a plurality of frame assemblies coupled to the central body; an actuation assembly coupled to the plurality of frame assemblies, wherein the actuation assembly comprises a linear actuator, wherein each frame assembly of the plurality of frame assemblies comprises a portion coupled to the linear actuator, and wherein the actuation assembly is configured to actuate the plurality of frame assemblies to a plurality of different angles between the plurality of frame assemblies with respect to a vertical axis; and a plurality of propulsion units operable to move the aerial vehicle, wherein each frame assembly of the plurality of frame assemblies supports at least one propulsion unit, wherein a linear motion of the linear actuator is substantially parallel to a yaw axis of the aerial vehicle.