Flapping micro air vehicles inspired by swifts

Friday, July 1, 2011 - 20:30 in Physics & Chemistry

A new design of micro air vehicle (MAV) will be able to flap, glide and hover. Researchers have been inspired by birds to design a MAV that combines flapping wings, which will allow it to fly at slow speeds and hover, with the ability to glide, ensuring good quality images from any on-board camera.

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