The function of pitching in Beetle's flight revealed by insect-wearable backpack

• Main Authors: Fu, Fang, Li, Yao, Wang, Haitong, Li, Bing, Sato, Hirotaka
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Aeronautical engineering; Flapping-Wing Flight; Flight Pitch Control
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/162079
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The study of insect flight orientation is important for investigating flapping-wing aerodynamics and designing bioinspired micro air vehicles (MAVs). Pitch orientation plays a vital role in flight control, which has been explored less than directional control. In this study, the role of pitching man...