CPC H04B 7/18504 (2013.01) [B64C 11/04 (2013.01); B64C 11/30 (2013.01); B64C 27/02 (2013.01); B64D 1/02 (2013.01); B64C 39/024 (2013.01); B64U 2101/20 (2023.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. An aerially distributable communications device for aerial deployment as a node of a communications network, the aerially distributable communications device including:
a. a gyrochute including at least one or more set of blades, wherein the at least one or more set of blades includes an autorotation portion that is configured for inducing autorotation of the gyrochute, and wherein the pitch of the autorotation portion is configured with an angle of attack below the horizontal; and
b. a communications module configured for wireless communication with external communication nodes,
wherein the blades of the set of blades at least partly define an aerofoil shape along their length, and the pitch of the aerofoil shape is variable along the length of the blade.
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