Patent ID: 7121505
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: A63H,B64C

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling the direction of a remotely controlled aircraft, comprising the steps of: a. providing, in combination, a remote control receiver means and motor control circuit suitable for driving a motor in clockwise and counterclockwise directions b. providing a propulsive device, driven by said motor c. said propulsive device exerting a forward propulsive force, regardless of the direction of rotation of said motor c. said propulsive device exerting a torque reaction force, which imparts a rolling moment whose direction depends upon the direction of rotation of said motor d. reversing the direction of rotation of said motor as needed to control the flight path of said remotely controlled aircraft, whereby the flight direction of said remotely controlled aircraft is controlled by said torque reaction force, without use of control surfaces such as a rudder.