A flying disc capable of vertical takeoff, hovering, or powered horizontal flight. At least one thrust-producing unit is attached at each of the leading and trailing edges, respectively. A plurality of other thrust-producing units are mounted symmetrically about the circular wing structure. A substantial volume of helium gas is stored encompassing the inner upper hull of the aircraft, thereby giving the flying disc greater lift capacity. The outer skin of the upper surface consists essentially of a plurality of solar panels for delivering power to a multiplicity of devices.
Air is accelerated by the fluid drive and circulates around the annular body.
The collector divides the circulating air and directs a portion into passageway and a portion to beneath the aircraft to provide a further thrust. The vertical duct is central to the fuselage. The impeller is a vertical turbojet engine. The gas director comprises a central conical member, an upper annular flow control member, and a plurality of radially spaced apart vent controls. The vent controls are hydraulic cylinders.