Exploratory Bird

The purpose of this design was to test the basic compliant mechanism concept and the weight distribution that leads to sustained flapping wing flight.

Specifications:
Weight: 8.3 g (including battery)
Wing Span: 33.1 cm
Pay Load Capability: 0 g

Contact

For additional information please contact:
Dr. S.K. Gupta
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Institute for Systems Research
3143 Martin Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD-20742
Phone: 301-405-5306
Email: skgupta@umd.edu
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