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Insect-Inspired Arm Improve Drones

A patented design for drones works in windy conditions, is more energy-efficient, and can handle a larger payload.

Most drones are not able to withstand wind because of their fixed-arm design. But a new drone design works in windy conditions, is more energy-efficient, and can handle a larger payload. It was inspired by the wings and flight patterns of insects and incorporates automatic folding arms that can make in-flight adjustments.

The design provides drones with improved stability in windy conditions because the folding arms can move and change the center of gravity of the device during flight.

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