Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature

Wenzhuo Liu

doi:10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456911.20260707

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Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature

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Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature
Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Shenyang Aerospace University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110136, China
Vol. 7, Issue 7, Pages: 55-60(2026)
Online First：21 August 2026，

Published：30 July 2026
DOI：10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456911.20260707
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Liu Wenzhuo.Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(07):55-60.
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Liu Wenzhuo.Design of Bionic Flapping-Wing Aircraf: Innovation Inspired by Nature[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(07):55-60. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456911.20260707.

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Abstract

This paper systematically reviews the design

technological development

and application prospects of bionic flapping-wing aircraft. First

it introduces their definition based on biological flight mechanisms and categorically describes three bio-inspired prototypes—bird-like

insect-like

and bat-like—along with their representative models. Second

it analyzes the key technologies for achieving flapping-wing flight from perspectives such as aerodynamic mechanisms

biomimetic design of wing structures

drive mechanisms

and system modeling. Subsequently

it discusses the core challenges currently faced in areas like aerodynamic energy efficiency

system modeling

and controller design. Finally

it looks forward to the broad applications of bionic flapping-wing aircraft in fields such as military reconnaissance

environmental monitoring

and specialized detection. It points out that future research will focus on new materials

highly robust control algorithms

and intelligentization to propel them from the laboratory to practical applications.

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