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SYSTEM, FLOATING UNIT AND METHOD FOR ELEVATING PAYLOADS

  • US 20120091258A1
  • Filed: 04/06/2010
  • Published: 04/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A floating unit, comprising:

  • a propeller;

    a frame;

    a propeller motor that is configured to rotate the propeller about a first axis;

    wherein 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; and

    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;

    wherein the power received by the power interface is utilized to power the propeller motor and the controller.

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