When it comes to engineering, we can say that humans are heavily inspired by nature. Take a look at how we design the airplane – naturally, the Wright brothers wondered just how it would feel like to soar (although they're far more successful than the legendary Icarus) in the sky without a care in the world, leading to the advent of airplanes. Planes of today, no matter how fuel efficient, still need to land eventually. Is it possible to develop a new form of aircraft that can remain in a perpetual flying motion. After all, hawks and albatrosses tend to soar for hours and even days without having to land.
Ubergizmo, Autopiloted glider might pave the way for perpetual flight
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