Insights into Sensitivity of Wing Shape and Kinematic Parameters Relative to Aerodynamic Performance of Flapping Wing Nano Air Vehicles

In this work, seven wings inspired from insects’ wings, including those inspired by the bumblebee, cicada, cranefly, fruitfly, hawkmoth, honeybee, and twisted parasite, are patterned and analyzed in FlapSim software in forward and hovering flight modes for two scenarios, namely, similar wi...

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Main Authors: G. Throneberry, M. Hassanalian, A. Abdelkefi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Drones
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/3/2/49