TETHERED AIR

This transportation design is not limited by geography, it can be applied to many unique scenarios where transport is

currently impossible or impractical.

The patented design uses three elements to create an atmospherically-lifted multi-tethered structure:

1. an atmospheric-lifting device (such as an aerostat or a kite),

2. primary structural anchor lines (shown in red) connecting between ground anchors and the apex, and

3. a camera/monitoring equipment-handling module with secondary cargo positioning lines (shown in white).

TETHERED AIR

The multi-tethered “structure” is maintained in a semi-stationary position in the atmosphere. This tether “structure” supports cabled cargo-handling operations within the three-dimensional space between the ground and the atmospherically-suspended structure. This allows cargo loads to move directly from source to destination in that space.

The Tethered Air robotic crane allows high speed access to nearly any ground point no matter how complex the topography. It provides functionality of powered flight without severe costs or physical constraints of aircraft, such as fuel efficiency, noise, and cargo capacity.