Systems and methods for modular aircraft

1. A system for modular aircraft, the system comprising:

at least one common component, wherein the at least one common component comprises at least one flight component;

a nose portion which includes at least one sensor to detect environmental data;

a first modular component, wherein the first modular component has a first width and comprises:

a first fuselage component; and

a first collar component;

a second modular component, wherein the second modular component has a second width and comprises:

a second fuselage component; and

a second collar component;

at least one interface component configured to connect the at least one common component and at least one modular component, wherein the at least one interface component comprises:

a latching mechanism comprising a hook to capture at least a portion of a latching element;

a first end configured to connect to the at least one common component using the latching element, wherein the latching element is located on the first end; and

a second end configured to connect to the at least one modular component using the hook, wherein the hook is located on the second end, wherein:

connection of the at least one common component, the first modular component, and the at least one interface component forms a first blended wing body having a first wingspan that is a function of the first width; and

connection of the at least one common component, the second modular component, and the at least one interface component forms a second blended wing body having a second wingspan that is a function of the second width.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one common component comprises at least a portion of a wing.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a winglet.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a nose portion.

5. The system of claim 4 , wherein one or more of the first collar component and the second collar component is configured to connect to the nose portion.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a control surface configured to manipulate a fluid medium.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first fuselage component and the second fuselage component further comprises an interior cavity.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first modular component and the second modular component is configured to produce a continuous outer mold line of the modular aircraft when connected to the at least one common component.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first modular component and the second modular component comprises at least a structural component of the aircraft.

10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the latching mechanism comprises a plurality of spring loaded elements configured to:

allow the at least one modular component to move past the at least one common component in a first direction;

actuate the latching mechanism; and

latch onto the latching element to hinder movement of the at least one modular component in a second direction.

11. A method of manufacturing a modular aircraft, the method comprising:

receiving at least one common component, wherein the at least one common component comprises at least one flight component and a nose portion which includes at least one sensor to detect environmental data;

receiving a first modular component, wherein the first modular component has a first width and comprises:

a first fuselage component; and

a first collar component;

receiving a second modular component, wherein the second modular component has a second width and comprises:

a second fuselage component; and

a second collar component;

receiving at least one interface component configured to connect the at least one common component and at least one modular component, the at least one interface component comprising:

a latching mechanism comprising a hook to capture at least a portion of a latching element;

a first end configured to connect to the at least one common component using the latching element, wherein the latching element is located on the first end; and

a second end configured to connect to the at least one modular component using the hook, wherein the hook is located on the second end;

connecting the at least one common component at the first end of the at least one interface component; and

selectably connecting one of the first modular component and the second modular component at the second end of the at least one interface component, wherein:

connection of the at least one common component, the first modular component, and the at least one interface component forms a first blended wing body having a first wingspan that is a function of the first width; and

connection of the at least one common component, the second modular component, and the at least one interface component forms a second blended wing body having a second wingspan that is a function of the second width.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one common component comprises at least a portion of a wing.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a winglet.

14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a nose portion.

15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising selectably connecting one of the first collar component and the second collar component with the nose portion.

16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one common component comprises a control surface configured to manipulate a fluid medium.

17. The method of claim 11 , wherein one or more of the first fuselage component and the second fuselage component further comprises an interior cavity.

18. The method of claim 11 , wherein one or more of the first modular component and the second modular component is configured to produce a continuous outer mold line of the modular aircraft when connected to the at least one common component.

19. The method of claim 11 , wherein one or more of the first modular component and the second modular component comprises at least a structural component of the aircraft.