Flapping airplanes are ornithopters—aircraft that generate lift and thrust by moving wing-like surfaces, mimicking birds and insects. Used in aerospace research, education, and small-scale surveillance, they help engineers study unsteady aerodynamics and build lightweight drones. Hobbyists, researchers, and defense innovators benefit from these bio-inspired designs.
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