Скачать или смотреть Day20: Bionic Opter: Festo's Robotic Dragonfly | Biomimetic Drone Action

Meet the BionicOpter – a robotic marvel from Festo that redefines what's possible in biomimetic flight. Inspired by the complex motion of a real dragonfly, this ultra-lightweight flying robot can maneuver in any direction, hover, glide, and perform agile turns with precision.

🔧 Technical Specifications:
Wingspan: 63 cm

Body Length: 44 cm

Weight: ~175 grams

Materials: Carbon fiber frame, polyamide body, polyester wings

Actuation: 9 servo motors (4 for wing flapping, 5 for wing control and body orientation)

Sensors: Inertial measurement unit (IMU), accelerometers, gyros

Control System: ARM-based microcontroller

Power Source: Lithium-polymer battery

Flight Modes: Hovering, gliding, vertical takeoff, omnidirectional flight

Communication: Remote control via smartphone or dedicated transmitter

Wing Functionality: Each wing can be adjusted in real-time for frequency, amplitude, angle of attack, and twist — allowing true 3D flight dynamics

🚀 Why It Matters:
The Bionic Opter demonstrates real-time control of complex wing dynamics, representing a leap in autonomous UAV design and biomimetic robotics. Its stability and versatility make it a potential game-changer in fields like:

1. Surveillance & reconnaissance
2. Environmental monitoring
3. Swarm robotics
4. Advanced drone research