this invention , the motor - wing gimbal aircraft is an aerial vehicle and waterborne craft . it launches and lands vertically from the ground and water . in flight , it transitions from vertical , hovering and forward flight to horizontal flight . the mga embodies multiple configurations and arrangements of motor - wings , propulsion systems and hybrid engine combinations . the mga uses a fly - by - light system for flight maneuvering and controlling the motorized multi - axis gimbal cockpit . the mga uses cellular communications together with the global positioning system for navigation , collision avoidance and restricted airspace avoidance . the mga uses visible lights to signal its elevation and flight maneuvers . the mga is constructed of modular apparatuses and assemblies that are interchangeable and work in concert to power and maneuver the vehicle . this invention includes : the method of construction , the method of control , the method of visual light signaling , the method of electronic mapping of airspace and the method of navigation . this invention includes flight operation applications and military applications .