FR3112329A1 - Vertical take-off flying device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a vertical take-off flying device comprising: a body (11);at least two thrusters (12, 22, 32) fixed to the body (11), each thruster comprising a propeller (14, 24, 34) and a motor (13, 23, 33) configured to drive the propeller in rotation about a propeller rotation axis, the propellers being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane;a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35):aligned in pairs along their axes of rotation symmetrically on either side of the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are parallel to each other in a substantially horizontal plane and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller, configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor (17) around their axes of rotation and to allow, when they are in rotation, the lifting of the device by an aerodynamic force of Magnus effect alone and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the propellers rotated. Figure for abstract: Fig.7

Description

Vertical take-off flying device

The present invention relates to a flying device with vertical take-off, in particular a drone, as well as a method for mounting such a device.

The field of the invention is, in a non-limiting manner, that of flying devices with or without a pilot. More particularly, but in a non-limiting manner, the field of the invention is that of aerial drones.

State of the art

The use of unmanned flying devices such as drones is on the rise. They are used for a variety of tasks including image acquisition, remote monitoring, environmental observation or civil protection.

For hybrid drones, comprising conventional propellers and wings, the transition between vertical flight and horizontal flight is problematic, in particular in the case of turbulent winds.

The transport of objects by drone is also very limited in weight and autonomy. To be able to transport objects over long distances, the lift and autonomy of the drone must be increased, which generally leads to an increase in the size of the thrusters and/or wings, as well as the batteries.

Flying devices are also used as airborne or flying wind turbines, in which case they are connected to the ground by a cable.

Such a tethered device has been proposed with a buoyant balloon filled with helium to make it take off and land. However, helium is expensive, and it is also impossible for the moment to make completely airtight balloons, requiring regular recharging.

The object of the present invention is to provide a flying device with vertical take-off making it possible to remedy at least one of these drawbacks.

An object of the present invention is to provide a vertical take-off flying device having improved aerodynamic performance compared to those of the state of the art.

Another object of the present invention is to propose a flying device with vertical take-off having reduced energy consumption in order to increase its autonomy.

This objective is achieved with a flying device with vertical take-off, in particular a drone, the flying device comprising:

• - a body ;
• - at least two thrusters fixed to the body, each thruster comprising a propeller and a motor configured to drive the propeller in rotation around an axis of rotation of the propeller, the propellers being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane;

the flying device further comprising a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings, in which:

• the Magnus effect wings are arranged in pairs and symmetrically on either side of the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are substantially horizontal and parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller ,
• the Magnus effect wings are configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor around their axes of rotation;

in which the Magnus effect wings are configured to allow, when they are rotated, the lifting of the flying device by an aerodynamic force to the Magnus effect and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the propellers put in rotation.

The flying device according to the invention consists of a multi-rotor flying device further comprising at least two Magnus effect wings. A Magnus effect wing comprises in particular a cylinder, which can be driven in rotation by a motor.

This mixed-wing device allows vertical take-offs and landings, as well as cruising flights by taking advantage of the lift of the Magnus effect wings driven in rotation by the at least one engine.

The Magnus effect wings are configured to allow the lifting of the flying device by Magnus effect, and synergistically with propellers configured to be driven in rotation in a substantially horizontal plane around an axis perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the Magnus wings, makes it easier to pilot the aircraft, while reducing the complexity and cost of the propulsion device.

The device according to the invention has other advantages, in particular:

• compactness: At equivalent lift, the area of a Magnus effect wing is reduced by approximately 80% compared to the area of a conventional wing.
• robustness to gusts (sudden variations in wind speed): Thanks to their axes of symmetry, Magnus effect wings are not sensitive to the direction of the air flow and do not exhibit stall behavior or frontal inversions. The lift depends only on the ratio of the speed of rotation to the norm of the apparent wind. It also imposes less constraints on the trajectories of the device
• maneuverability: As there is no stall situation, the flying device is easier to pilot, in particular by an operator.

Advantageously, in the event of failure of the thrusters of the device, the rotation in the opposite direction of the Magnus effect cylinders during the vertical fall of the device makes it possible to cause an autorotation of the device, to significantly slow down its speed of descent. The rate of descent can be controlled by controlling the rotational speeds of the Magnus cylinders.

The thrusters, each comprising an engine and a propeller, are fixed on the same body in a fixed position relative to each other.

Magnus effect wings can be equipped with one or more Thom discs arranged on their bases and/or along the cylinder, the discs being arranged perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the wing. This notably increases the Magnus effect of the wings.

The propeller rotation axes are substantially perpendicular to the rotation axes of the Magnus effect wings. For example, the angle between these two axes can be between -30° and 30°.

According to a preferred embodiment, the Magnus effect wings can be non-floating.

Indeed, the operation of the flying device is not based on a buoyancy of the Magnus effect wings, induced by a gas lighter than air.

Advantageously, the Magnus effect wings can be arranged symmetrically and substantially close to the center of gravity of the device. This configuration has the effect of minimizing the disturbance torques related to the aerodynamic forces of the wings, making it possible to improve the stability of the flying device.

Advantageously, the device according to the invention can also comprise control means configured to independently control the speed and/or the direction of rotation of each Magnus effect wing.

The independent control of the speed and/or the direction of rotation of each wing makes it possible to control the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag of each Magnus effect wing.

Thus, during the operation of the device, the speed and/or the direction of rotation of a Magnus effect wing may be different from another Magnus effect wing.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the Magnus effect wing module can be removable from the body of the device.

Thus, the module can be mounted on and dismounted from an existing aircraft, manually or by means of tools, the aircraft also having at least two thrusters.

The Magnus effect wing module can, for example, be screwed or clipped onto an existing drone.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the flying device may further comprise a fin disposed downstream of the propellers and the Magnus effect wings along the yaw axis of the device, the control surface comprising a motorized steering member configured to modify the orientation of the device around its roll axis.

Advantageously, the device can be adapted to transport one or more passengers and/or freight.

For example, the device according to the invention can be used to deliver parcels of goods.

According to another embodiment, the device can be connected to a base module on the ground by means of a connection element, in which the connection element is arranged to transfer energy due to the movement of the device to a electric current generator in the basic module.

“Basic ground module” means a terrestrial or maritime module, mobile or not.

The flying device according to this embodiment is a so-called tethered device. It allows to recover the energy of the wind.

The device may belong in particular to the category of flying or airborne wind turbines. The thrusters allow its automatic takeoff and landing even in the absence of wind. The arrangement and synergistic operation of the propellers and Magnus effect wings makes it possible to take off, land and maneuver the captive device to make it follow trajectories that optimize its energy production.

According to one example, the connection element can be connected to a winch-generator on the ground to produce energy. When the connection element reaches its maximum length, it is rewound by causing the flying device, called a kite, to minimize its pulling force to minimize the energy expended during this operation.

According to another example, the device can embed a turbine to transform the energy of the wind directly before transmitting it to the ground via a conductive cable included by the connection element.

It is also possible to use the traction force directly to tow, for example, a boat. The boat can optionally be equipped with submerged turbines and produce energy on board.

According to one example, the connection element can comprise a cable or a belt.

The connection cable may be conductive in order to be able to supply electricity to the flying device.

The connection element can be connected to the body of the device at one or more points.

The connection element can be provided with one or more actuators configured to vary the length of the connection element or of a part of the connection element.

The at least one actuator can be arranged at a point of attachment of the connection element to the body of the device, or along the length of the connection element.

Advantageously, for a captive device, it is possible to control the traction force of the connection cable at ground level and the torques induced by this force on the device.

The tensile force of the cable is related to the distance between the point of attachment of the cable and the center of gravity of the device. When the cable is fixed at three points to the device and provided that the cable is taut, the angle of roll is imposed by the angle of the cable. It is then possible to control this angle via an additional actuator acting on the relative length of the two additional cables.

Also, by regulating the length of the connecting element, the altitude of the device can be controlled.

Advantageously, at least one of the thrusters can be configured to generate electrical energy.

The electrical energy produced can be transmitted to the ground via the connection element, when the device is a captive device, or consumed on board.

In its captive version, the device according to the invention may further comprise a fin disposed downstream of the propellers and the Magnus effect wings along the roll axis of the device, the control surface comprising a motorized steering member configured to modify the orientation of the device around its yaw axis.

According to another aspect of the same invention, there is proposed a method for mounting a flying device with vertical take-off, in particular a drone, the method comprising the following steps:

- supply of a propeller-driven flying device comprising a body and at least two propellers fixed to the body, each propeller comprising a propeller and a motor configured to drive the propeller in rotation around a propeller rotation axis, the propellers being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane;

- mounting, on the propeller wheel device, of a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings, comprising the alignment of the wings in pairs along their axes of rotation and symmetrically on either side of the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are mutually parallel in a horizontal plane and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller;

in which the Magnus effect wings are configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor around their axes of rotation;

wherein the Magnus effect wings are configured to allow, when rotated, the lift of the flying device by a Magnus effect aerodynamic force alone and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the rotating propellers.

Description of figures and embodiments

Other advantages and characteristics will appear on examination of the detailed description of non-limiting examples, and of the appended drawings in which:

• [Fig.1] Figure 1 shows three views schematically representing a flying device according to one embodiment of the invention;
• [Fig.2] Figure 2 shows three views schematically representing a flying device according to another embodiment;
• [Fig.3] Figure 3 shows three views schematically representing a flying device according to another embodiment;
• [Fig.4] Figure 4 shows two schematic representations of a flying device according to yet other embodiments of the invention;
• [Fig.5] Figure 5 schematically shows a flying device according to embodiments, having a control surface;
• [Fig.6] Figure 6 schematically shows a flying device according to other embodiments, having a control surface; And
• [Fig.7] Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a flying device according to one embodiment, having a removable Magnus effect wing module.

It is understood that the embodiments which will be described below are in no way limiting. In particular, variants of the invention may be imagined comprising only a selection of characteristics described below isolated from the other characteristics described, if this selection of characteristics is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the prior art. This selection includes at least one preferably functional feature without structural details, or with only part of the structural details if only this part is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the state of the prior art.

In particular, all the variants and all the embodiments described can be combined with each other if nothing prevents this combination from a technical point of view.

In the figures, the elements common to several figures may retain the same reference.

Figures 1 to 3 are schematic representations of non-limiting embodiments of a flying device according to the invention, according to different views (from the front (a), from above (b), from the side (c)).

The device 10, as shown in the , comprises a body 11 on which are mounted two thrusters 12. Each thruster 12 comprises a motor 13 and a propeller 14, the motor 13 being configured to drive the propeller 14 in rotation. The two thrusters 12 are arranged on either side of the center of gravity of the device 10, symmetrically.

The device 10, which can in particular be of the drone type, also comprises a Magnus effect module. In the embodiment shown in the , the Magnus effect module comprises two Magnus effect wings 15 .

Magnus effect wings 15 consist of cylinders 15a. The cylinders 15a can be fitted with a Thom 15b disk at one or both of their ends, as illustrated in the .

Magnus effect wings can be non-floating. Indeed, the buoyancy of the wings is not necessary for the operation of the flying device. This means that the wings can be made of airtight or non-airtight materials.

The wings 15 are arranged on either side of the center of the axis connecting the thrusters 12, corresponding to the center of gravity of the device 10, in a symmetrical manner. The wings 15 are aligned so that they can rotate around a common axis of rotation 16. The axis of rotation 16 is substantially horizontal. The propeller axes of rotation are substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation 16 of the wings 15, the axis of rotation 16 of the wings 15 being perpendicular to the axis connecting the thrusters 12.

The configuration of the device 10 according to the embodiment represented in the is a so-called "+" configuration, due to the arrangement of the propellers and the wings relative to each other.

There is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a flying device according to the invention.

In this configuration, the device 20 comprises four thrusters 22 each comprising a motor 23 and a propeller 24. The thrusters 22 are mounted on the body 11 and arranged symmetrically around the center of gravity of the device 20.

The device 20 also comprises a Magnus effect module, comprising two Magnus effect wings 25 . The wings 25 are arranged on either side of the center of gravity of the device 20, symmetrically. The wings 25 are aligned so that they can rotate around a common axis of rotation 16. The axis of rotation 16 is substantially horizontal. The propeller axes of rotation are substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation 16 of the wings 25.

The configuration of the device 20 according to the embodiment shown in the is a so-called "star" configuration, due to the arrangement of the propellers and the wings relative to each other.

There is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a flying device according to the invention.

In this configuration, the device 30 comprises four thrusters 32 each comprising a motor 33 and a propeller 34. The thrusters 32 are mounted on the body 11 and arranged symmetrically around the center of gravity of the device 30.

The device 30 comprises four wings 35 with Magnus effect. The wings 35 are arranged on either side of the center of gravity of the device 30, in pairs and symmetrically. Each pair of wings 35 is aligned so that the wings can rotate around a common axis of rotation 16. The two common axes of rotation 16 are substantially horizontal and parallel to each other. The propeller axes of rotation are substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation 16 of the wings 35.

The configuration of the device 30 according to the embodiment represented in the is a so-called "Xi" configuration, due to the arrangement of the propellers and wings relative to each other resembling the Greek character.

According to other exemplary embodiments, the device 20, 30 may comprise a greater number of thrusters, in particular six or eight thrusters.

In the examples shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the propellers 14, 24, 34 are arranged in a substantially horizontal plane. The axes of the Magnus cylinders can be slightly above the plane of the propellers or slightly below.

Of course, the flying device may have a different number than the depicted pairs of Magnus effect wings.

Since the axis of rotation of the Magnus cylinders is close to the center of gravity of the device, the propellers can point either downwards or upwards. It is also possible that part of the propellers point up and another part down. This means that in one case the motor is below the propeller and in the other the motor is above the propeller.

The device 10, 20, 30 according to the embodiments of Figures 1 to 3, respectively, also comprises wing motors 17, each motor 17 being configured to drive a wing 15, 25, 35 in rotation. Of course, it is also conceivable that a single motor can drive all 15, 25, 35 wings in rotation. The rotation of the wings 15, 25, 35 makes it possible to exploit the lift of the wings via the Magnus effect.

According to alternative embodiments, the device according to the invention is a captive flying device, being connected to the ground by a connection element such as a cable, etc.

There shows embodiments of captive versions of the device.

The device 40, represented on the (a), is in a “+” configuration like the one described with reference to . In addition to the elements already mentioned, the device 40 further comprises a connection cable 41 to connect it to the ground. The cable 41 is fixed to the device 40 at a point, substantially close to its center of gravity, or to the geometric center between the thrusters 12.

The device 40 is connected to a base module (not shown) on the ground by means of the cable 41. The cable 41 makes it possible to transfer the kinetic energy of the wind due to the movement of the device to an electric current generator in the module of base.

The connection cable can be connected to the body of the device at several attachment points. There (b) illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a tethered flying device 50 in "star" configuration like the one described with reference to the , wherein the connecting cable 51 is attached to the body of the device 50 in the center as well as at the two ends defined by the two Magnus cylinders 25a. For this, two fixing points or pieces 53 can be provided at the ends of the Magnus cylinders. For example, a pivot connection can be ensured between the fixing part 53 and the cylinder 25a so as not to hinder its rotation. The two additional cables 51a, 51b meet at a point on the main cable 51.

The cable 51 is also equipped with an actuator 52, such as a winch, making it possible to vary the relative length of the two additional cables 51a, 51b either at the level of the main cable 51, or at the level of the fixing parts 53.

The connection cable 41, 51 can be configured to be able to transmit electrical energy from the base module to the flying device, or vice versa.

Advantageously, one or more of the thrusters can be configured to generate power, regardless of device configuration, for tethered and non-tethered versions.

Advantageously, the device according to the invention may comprise a drift. Figures 5 and 6 illustrate embodiments of the device according to other embodiments. Here, the device further comprises a fin 71. The fin 71 includes a control surface 72 with a motor.

Figures 5(a) through 5(c) relate to a non-tethered flying device 100, 200 in a "+" configuration ( (a)) and a "star" configuration (Figures 5(b) and 5(c)). The fin 71 is arranged downstream of the thrusters 12, 22 and the Magnus effect wings 15, 25 along the yaw axis of the device 100, 200. The (c) shows a side view of the device 200 with the fin 71. The fin 71 allows a rolling torque to be applied to the device 100, 200 when the apparent wind speed along the yaw axis is non-zero , and thus makes it possible to modify the orientation of the device 100, 200 around its roll axis.

Figures 6(a) through 6(c) relate to a tethered flying device 400, 500 in a "+" configuration ( (a)) and a "star" configuration (Figures 6(b) and 6(c)). The fin 71 is arranged downstream of the thrusters 12, 22 and the Magnus effect wings 15, 25 along the roll axis of the device. There (c) shows a side view of the device 500 with the fin 71. The fin 71 allows a yaw torque to be applied to the device 400, 500 when the apparent wind speed along the roll axis is non-zero , and thus makes it possible to modify the orientation of the device 400, 500 around its yaw axis.

The flying device according to the invention also comprises various sensors. These sensors include those typically used in the field of aerial drones: in particular inertial units, a GPS, a pressure sensor, radar or ultrasonic distance sensors, vision sensors, speed sensors such as a Pitot probe, etc

All the sensors provide access to the state variables of the device, its position and its orientation in space and their derivatives with respect to time. An estimation algorithm also makes it possible to reconstruct the wind speed from all the measurements taken by the sensors and a behavior model of the device.

In its captive version, the device can include additional sensors. For example, it may be useful to measure the tension force of the cable, measured on the ground or on board the device, or the wind speed at ground level or on board the device. This data is used to improve the accuracy of measurements of the state or behavior of the device.

The actuators which act on the behavior of the flying device are the thrusters of the multi-rotor (two or more) and the engine(s) driving the Magnus cylinders around substantially aligned axes of rotation. In its captive version, the device has an additional actuator located at ground level to control the pulling force on the cable via a winch.

The device according to the invention comprises control means (not shown in the Figures). The control means are configured to control the actuators, and therefore the thrusters and the motors of the Magnus effect wings.

On the one hand, the speed of rotation of each thruster is controlled, making it possible to control a thrust force oriented substantially in the direction of its axis of rotation, as well as a counter-reaction torque around this same axis of rotation.

On the other hand, the rotational speed of each cylinder can be independently controlled, allowing the aerodynamic lift and drag forces of each Magnus effect cylinder to be controlled. These forces are substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cylinder. The cylinders also produce a counter-reaction torque around their axis of rotation.

Rotating propellers and cylinders also produce gyroscopic torques that depend on their respective masses and rotational speeds.

The flying device according to the invention also comprises feet which ensure its stability when it is placed on the ground. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 5 illustrate examples of devices with feet 18. The feet can be designed to be able to tighten during flight, or even retract to improve aerodynamic performance during gliding phases.

The flying device can be powered electrically by a battery. Communication with control and supervision units on the ground can be achieved via a radiofrequency link.

In the case of the captive version, the power supply of the device and its communication with the control and supervision units on the ground can be carried out via the connection cable.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the Magnus effect wing module can be removable from the body of the flying device. An example of implementation is illustrated in the . In this example, the module comprises two Magnus effect wings 25, at least one motor to drive the wings in rotation, and a control module 70.

The wings 25 and the control module 70 can be fixed (for example screwed) on an existing flying device, for example a multi-rotor drone 80 as illustrated in the .

The control module 70 comprises an algorithm for controlling the wings 25 independently or in combination with the control of the propellers 24 present on the device. No intervention on the control algorithm of the multi-rotor drone is necessary.

A method of mounting a vertical take-off flying device according to the invention thus comprises the following steps:

- supply of a propeller-driven flying device comprising a body and at least two motors fixed to the body, each of the motors being configured to drive a propeller in rotation about a propeller rotation axis, the propellers being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane; And

- mounting, on the propeller wheel device, of a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings, comprising the alignment of the wings in pairs along their axes of rotation and symmetrically on either side of the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are mutually parallel in a horizontal plane and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller.

The Magnus effect wings are configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor around their axes of rotation, and to allow, when they are rotated, the lift of the flying device by a Magnus effect aerodynamic force alone and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the rotating propellers.

The operation of the flying device according to embodiments of the invention is as follows.

The stationary phase of the flying device is defined as a phase where the air speed over the device is low (typically < 15 km/h), which means that the Magnus effect wings do not produce significant lift. Symmetrically, the glide phases are defined as the phases where the lift force of the wings is exploited, i.e. when there is an apparent wind speed on the device which is significant (typically ≥ 15 km/ h).

The attitude angles of the device are defined according to the Euler angles when the device is in stationary phase, i.e. the pitch around the axis of rotation of the Magnus effect wings, the yaw orthogonal to the pitch axis and substantially aligned with the thrust axis of the thrusters and the roll orthogonal to these two rotations.

The piloting of the flying device can be carried out in the following way.

The classical control algorithms of a flying device such as a multi-rotor drone typically consist of an internal algorithm which controls the roll-pitch-yaw variables and an external algorithm which controls the position-velocity of the system. To these classic algorithms, a Magnus effect wing lift model as well as gyroscopic and counter-reaction effects linked to the rotation of the Magnus cylinders is added.

In the case of the presence of a rudder, the torque generated by the rudder must also be taken into account. These forces and torques are taken into account in the calculation of the actuator control.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and many adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (13)

Flying device (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 400, 500) with vertical takeoff, in particular a drone, the flying device comprising:

• a body (11);
• at least two thrusters (12, 22, 32) fixed to the body (11), each thruster (12, 22, 32) comprising a propeller (14, 24, 34) and a motor (13, 23, 33) configured to rotating the propeller (14, 24, 34) about a propeller rotation axis, the propellers (14, 24, 34) being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane;

characterized in that the flying device further comprises a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35), in which:

• the Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) are aligned in pairs along their axes of rotation and symmetrically on either side of the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are parallel to each other in a substantially horizontal plane and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller,
• the Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) are configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor (17) around their axes of rotation;

the Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) being configured to allow, when they are rotated, the lifting of the flying device by a Magnus effect aerodynamic force alone and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the propellers (14, 24, 34) rotated. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) are non-floating. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises control means configured to independently control the speed and/or the direction of rotation of each Magnus effect wing (15, 25, 35) . Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that during its operation the speed and/or the direction of rotation of a Magnus effect wing (15, 25, 35) is different from a another Magnus effect wing (15, 25, 35). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Magnus effect wing module is removable from the body (11) of the device. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a fin (71) arranged downstream of the propellers (14, 24, 34) and Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) along of the yaw axis of the device, the fin (71) comprising a motorized steering member (72) configured to modify the orientation of the device around its roll axis. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device is suitable for transporting one or more passengers and/or freight. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the device is connected to a base module on the ground by means of a connection element (41, 51), in which the connection element (41, 51) is arranged to transfer energy due to the movement of the device to an electric current generator in the base module. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that the connection element comprises a cable (41, 51) or a belt, the connection element being connected to the body (11) of the device at one or more points. Device according to Claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the connection element (41, 51) is provided with one or more actuators configured to vary the length of the connection element or of a part (51a, 51b ) of the connection element (41, 51). Device according to any one of Claims 8 to 10, characterized in that it further comprises a fin (71) arranged downstream of the propellers (14, 24, 34) and Magnus effect wings (15, 25, 35) along the roll axis of the device, the fin (71) comprising a motorized steering member (72) configured to modify the orientation of the device around its yaw axis. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the thrusters (12, 22, 32) is configured to generate electrical energy. Method for mounting a flying device with vertical take-off, in particular a drone, the method comprising the following steps:

• provision of a flying device (80) with propellers comprising a body and at least two thrusters attached to the body, each thruster comprising a propeller and a motor configured to rotate the propeller about a propeller rotation axis , the propellers being arranged in a substantially horizontal plane;
• mounting, on the flying device (80) with propellers, of a Magnus effect module comprising at least two Magnus effect wings (25), comprising the alignment of the wings in pairs along their axes of rotation and symmetrically on both sides other from the center of gravity of the device, so that their axes of rotation are parallel to each other in a horizontal plane and substantially perpendicular to the axes of rotation of the propeller;

in which the Magnus effect wings are configured to be driven in rotation by at least one motor around their axes of rotation;
wherein the Magnus effect wings are configured to allow, when rotated, the lift of the flying device by a Magnus effect aerodynamic force alone and in synergy with an aerodynamic force of the rotating propellers.