Tiny wing-flapping drone gets tougher by going softer
Tiny wing-flapping drone gets tougher by going softer
Mar 2, 2021
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Researchers in Japan have developed the world’s first flapping-wing drone capable of landing softly on a human hand. Unlike conventional drones with rigid propellers, this device mimics bird flight, using flexible wings that flap, slow down, and absorb impact during landing. The bird-inspired design allows the drone to interact safely with humans, making it ideal for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, wildlife research, and indoor inspections. The wings adjust in real time, enabling pr
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Researchers in Japan have developed the world’s first flapping-wing drone capable of landing softly on a human hand. Unlike conventional drones with rigid propellers, this device mimics bird flight, using flexible wings that flap, slow down, and absorb impact during landing. The bird-inspired design allows the drone to interact safely with humans, making it ideal for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, wildlife research, and indoor inspections. The wings adjust in real time, enabling pr
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