Micro-Aerial Vehicles Perching Mechanisms

[Matt308]

Interesting article in Defense Technology Internatinoal magazine this month on MAVs. The article focused upuon discussion of "perching" technology, wherein the MAV lands to either recharge batteries or to maximize sensor capabilities. A couple of videos were referenced that are pretty interesting.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo-7YlJRsbM

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[michaelmaltby]

Thanks. Fascinating.

MM

 

[Airframes]

Fascinating stuff, reminds me of flying insects. Thanks Matt.