Drone Takes off with Bird-Inspired Legs

A concept animation of the take-off and landing sequence of the Sparrow Jumper.

A small electrically powered aircraft able to operate from short, roughly prepared clearings; providing surveying and small parcel delivery with little ground infrastructure. It’s rugged construction allows it to operate well in largely unprepared and poor terrain.

Drone Takes off with Bird-Inspired Legs (4)

Drone Takes off with Bird-Inspired Legs (2)

Drone Takes off with Bird-Inspired Legs (1)

source Passerine