the electrical energy generated by the motor in generator mode to charge an on board battery in certain other embodiments internal resistance of the motor may be used for example electrical switching may be used to alter the internal resistance of the motor in certain other embodiments mechanical breaking may be used to control the rotational speed of the motor in certain embodiments a combination of one or more of the foregoing energy absorbing methods and systems may be used in certain embodiments the control system is adapted to carry out control through regenerative braking the aerial vehicle is equipped with an optional ballistic parachute not shown the parachute is housed in a compartment located in the cockpit the parachute is designed to be deployed in an emergency situation such as a power out situation in certain embodiments the vehicle has an empty weight of approximately 250 lbs and a useful load of approximately 450 lbs the gross take off weight is approximately 700 the vehicle has a cruising speed of approximately 55 mph and a range with reserve of approximately 30 miles the vehicle 39 s hover power is approximately 50 of maximum power hover power in ground effect is approximately 30 of maximum power and cruise power is approximately 10 of maximum power the vehicle is not limited to such specifications as shown in fig1 and 3 when at rest the vehicle preferably sits on the ground with the wings.