FWMAV Project
Description
The goal of this project is to design, build, and fly a Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle that is capable of hovering (similar to a hummingbird) Darpa has set the definition for micro air vehicles (MAVs) so that the maximum dimension does not exceed 15 cm. These miniature vehicles are meant for indoor reconnaissance and surveillance as well as many other applications. A special type of MAVs is the flapping-wing type that flies like birds or insects (depending on the size). Flapping insects exploit unconventional aerodynamic mechanisms to generate high lift at ultra-low Reynolds numbers. They also exploit unconventional stabilization mechanisms to stabilize their bodies in flight and overcome gust disturbances.
The goal of this project is to design, build, and fly a flapping-type micro air vehicle that is capable of hovering (similar to large insects).
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In FWMAV Project, we are more than happy to present you our new partner: Zortrax M200. It has been hard to find him, but since then, the Project is more effective than ever before. Moreover, we celebrate that we have new laboratory facilities. More space, more and better tools and a great team. Is there anything better than that? #laboratory #FWMAVProject #Flappy #research #uci #maedepartment #afclaboratory #winftunnel #zortraxm200 #zortrax #summer2016
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We have just started the summer and here is the picture of the Summer 2016 Team! A bigger team for bigger challenges. If you want to know more about the team, just visit our website: https://fwmavproject.wordpress.com/summer-2016/
Prototype 1 3: Bird's Model - Video Lift Test
Prototype 1.3: Bird Model finished! Despite not creating enough lift, it has provided a solution for part of the mechanism. Have a look to our website and check all the information and all the test videos! Check it at: https://fwmavproject.wordpress.com/videos/
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In FWMAV Project, we don't stop during summer! Prototype 1.3 tested and recorded! And that's not all. In two weeks, Prototype 1.4 will be also showing results! To know more about the project, visit our website: https://fwmavproject.wordpress.com/
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While Presenting our progress so far
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2016 Spring Quarter Retrospective Peer Review Done! Visit our website and have a look to our presentation! LINK: https://fwmavproject.wordpress.com/videos/ or visit the UCI MAE Projects website! LINK: http://www.ucimaeprojects.com/2015-2016-review-results-flapping-wing-mav/ For more videos related to our Project, visit our website or our Youtube profile! LINK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltfDyqszHODXIf9UbMO-FA
Flapping wing micro air vehicle Project
From now on, you can start using and following the website of Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle Project! There you will be able to find all the information related to our progress, structure and future goals! If you have any suggestions about the website, just let us know!
Timeline Photos
Being about to finish the quarter, here is the picture of the Spring 2016 Team! If you want to know more about the team, just visit our website: https://fwmavproject.wordpress.com/spring-2016/
How a fly flies
Great speech from TED about insect's flight! In FWMAV Project, we know that's the future! Just give us some time, and we will get it!
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