Method, system and components providing a secure internet connected aerial network for continuous drone operation and surveillance

An uncrewed aerial vehicle comprising:

• an elongate body having
• (i) a first portion that comprises a modular payload, and
• (ii) a second portion that comprises a tail along a distal end,
• wherein the first and second portions are separated by a latitudinal plane that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body,
• wherein a length of the elongate body along the longitudinal axis is greater than a width of the elongate body along the latitudinal plane,
• wherein the tail is adapted for use by a base station, the tail being shaped in order to utilize gravity and geometry to achieve a centered landing with respect to the base station and connection between an electrical contact located in the tail and another electrical contact of the base station;
• two or more rotors that are positioned along the latitudinal plane and that are circumferentially spaced apart from one another about an exterior of the elongate body,
• wherein each of the two or more rotors is mounted to a distal end of one or more arms extending outwards from the elongate body;
• and
• landing gear that when extended, extends past the distal end of the second portion of the elongate body, such that the uncrewed aerial vehicle is able to land on a landing surface other than the base station with the first portion pointing substantially upwards and the second portion pointing substantially downwards,
• wherein a first end of the landing gear is configured to contact the landing surface, and
• wherein a second end of the landing gear is rotatably coupled to the uncrewed aerial vehicle via a rotatable coupling and is configured to selectably rotate about the rotatable coupling such that the landing gear is situated against or within the one or more arms when in a retracted position.