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.