To design efficient flapping wing micro air vehicles (FWMAVs), a comprehensive sizing
method based on theoretical and statistical analyses is proposed and experimentally …

We present the experimental design optimization of a flapping wing and the development of
a non-circular gear based flapping mechanism to enhance the propulsive efficiency of a …

The wing shape and kinematics of flapping wing nano air vehicles play a crucial role in the
effectiveness of the system. Optimizing these design parameters allows for greater …

A micro air vehicle with a bird-mimetic up-down and twisting wing drive system was
developed in this study. The Flapping-wing Micro Air Vehicle (FMAV), with a 50 cm …

This article studies the elastic properties of several biomimetic micro air vehicle (BMAV)
wings that are based on a dragonfly wing. BMAVs are a new class of unmanned micro-sized …

Flying insects are capable of flapping their wings to provide the required power and control
forces for flight. A coordinated organizational system including muscles, wings, and control …

Flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs) take inspiration from natural fliers, such as insects
and hummingbirds. Existing designs manage to mimic the wing motion of natural fliers to a …

Hovering ability is one of the most desired features in Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles (FW-
MAVs). This paper presents a hybrid design of flapping wing and fixed wing, which …

Micro aerial vehicles using flapping wings are under investigation, as an alternative to fixed-
wing and rotary-wing micro aerial vehicles. Such flapping-wing vehicles promise key …

A flapping-wing micro air vehicle (FW-MAV) operating with aerodynamically optimal wing
configuration and kinematics may save energy and thus prolong flight time. In this work, we …