Patent ID: 8590829
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B64C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A floating unit, comprising: a propeller; a frame; a propeller motor that is configured to rotate the propeller about a first axis, where the propeller motor is coupled to the frame; a movable steering element; a controller, for controlling at least one of the propeller motor and the movable steering unit to affect at least one of a location and an orientation of the floating unit; an interfacing module for coupling a payload to the floating unit and for receiving power from a connecting element that couples the floating unit to a ground unit, the interfacing module being configured to introduce an angular deviation between an upper portion of the connecting element and the first axis, wherein the power received by the interfacing module is utilized to power the propeller motor and the controller, the interfacing module comprising: a circular joint coupled between the upper portion of the connecting element and the frame; at least one interfacing module motor; and interfacing elements, for converting at least one movement of the at least one interfacing module motor to a relative movement between the upper portion of the connecting element and the frame.