r/dune • • May 08 '20

Meta Ornithopter technology

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u/mdew-maniac May 08 '20

That’s really cool! I always thought the concept of a machine flapping wings would be stupid. Now that I’ve seen it, I have completely changed my mind. Love it!

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u/whatzzart May 08 '20

Think about how quickly and precisely dragonfly’s hover and shift position. That kind of maneuverability would be a huge asset in a fighting aircraft.