Next-Generation Drones Will Mimic Mother Nature
In the past few years, humans have accomplished major technological feats in the world of unmanned aviation. But in the end, winged species still have the edge. “The way creatures perform in the air is way out of reach of our current technology,” says David Lentink, a Stanford University professor who runs a bio-inspired flight lab. And for that reason, nature is having its moment with drone engineers.
In a special issue of the journal Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, Lentink brought together work of various research teams that looked at the aerodynamics of birds, bats, insects and even snakes to solve the common issues drones face when flying through complex aerial landscapes. “What we are seeking are solutions to improve flight control and to enable drones to fly safely in urban areas without falling from the sky,” says Lentink, who guest-edited the issue.
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