Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle (WEAV)
Concept of the WEAV
We propose a vehicle which employs no moving parts and assures near instanteous response time with 360 deg maneuverability.
Goal: Fundamental development in the plasma based flow actuation using atmospheric medium: (a) to improve at least an order of magnitude in thrust generation; (b) to improve at least an order of magnitude in power/weight ratio.
European Patent EP 2046640 B1, Dec 10, 2011
References:
1. Wingless hovering of micro air vehicle, (WO/2008/016928)