ARPAS-UK Member, Animal Dynamics’s Chief Executive, Alex Cacchia talks about the insect inspired drones the company makes in this article by the BBC.
The article looks at how dragon flies inspired the team to crack the challenge of using flapping wings to power a drone, as well as mobile phone technology has been important to the company in the development of the drone.
“A dragonfly is an awesome flyer” says Alex Caccia, “It’s just insane how beautiful they are, nothing is left to chance in that design. It has very sophisticated flight control.”
27 April 2020