Dynamic soaring is a bio‐inspired flight manoeuvre that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to extend their operational range by utilising naturally occurring wind shear. By executing cyclical ...

A black-footed albatross soars over the Pacific Ocean. Engineers are working to mimic the amazing ability of albatrosses to harness the wind for the next generation of autonomous drones. How does one ...

Birds like this black-browed albatross employ dynamic soaring to save energy in flight. Aerospace engineers at the University of Cincinnati are designing autonomous drones that can identify wind speed ...