Researchers from China's Northwestern Polytechnical University have developed an ornithopter, claimed to be the world's most bird-like drone.
has released footage of what is claimed to be the world’s most realistic bird-like ornithopter. Designed to flap its wings just like a bird, the new drone could have enormous military and civilian applications, experts have claimed.The “Small Falcon,” footage of the flapping drone was released on Sunday, March 3. The footage includes the drone’s design, research and development, and field testing clips.
reported that the small falcon ornithopter learned this pattern and can imitate birds by developing a new cone crank mechanism. Chinese media has also reported that the “Small Falcon” ornithopter can fold its wings while flapping them, fold only one wing in flight, adjust the flapping speed, and lock its wings to perform glides. The designs are optimized by CFD simulations and wind tunnel tests., the “Small Falcon” has potential applications in military reconnaissance, ecological monitoring, and environmental protection. These aircraft are suitable for special operations and ecological monitoring and protection.
When it comes to military applications, modern fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft use different technologies to improve their stealth capabilities. However, it is argued that ornithopters should be able to achieve stealth by resembling birds, which provides them with a natural camouflage. This ability enables these aircraft to blend perfectly into their surroundings, making them more difficult to detect by radar and visual observation.China prepares to launch Queqiao-2 lunar satellite
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