Shape Changing Plane In Development

Eh-Wire writes "The University of Florida has a short article on the "morphing wing" drone they are developing for a small aircraft that can swoop through parking garages, dive into alleys and land on balconies. Close-up video of seagulls in flight was the inspiration for the design of the drone. A still image of the drone shows an aircraft that looks surprisingly gull-like. A video shows the "wing morphing" in action on a static mounted drone. There is also a link to quite a few more videos in the article but it's not real obvious. Some guys get all the phun jobs!"

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Looks more like a certain Italian Renaissance

[WillAffleckUW]

inventor's design than it does the Wright Brothers designs.

But probably because he based his design on actual seagulls and terns as well.

I for one, welcome our new privacy-impaired overlords.