An Ornithopter (from Greek Ornithos "bird" and Petron "wing"), a bio-mimicry of birds, bats and insects, is an aircraft that flies by using the same mechanism as birds: flapping its wings instead of using engines for propulsion like most of the modern day aerodynamic models.
This workshop encompasses all the concepts and principles involved in the aerodynamics of an Ornithopter. The workshop provides a complete learning experience to the participants.
Build and test your own rubber-powered Ornithopter.
Understand the principles of Flight of a bird.
Design a mechanism that imitates a Bird
Competition for Longest Flight
Course Structure and Topics Covered
Theory:
Basics of Aerodynamics and flapping-wing flight.
History of Ornithopters.
Types of flapping-wing aircraft.
Understanding the mechanisms involved in design of flapping-wing flight.
Theory behind designing a Radio Controlled Ornithopter.
Practical:
Design own rubber-powered Ornithopter from scratch.
Ornithopter Fabrication sessions.
Test flight /competition session.
Kit Content
Balsa wood
Mechanism rods
Epoxy Glue
Rubber bands.
Working Tools*
Other miscellaneous items
* marked items will be taken back
Participants will be made to work in teams of 2 in the workshop. 1 kit per team will be given during the workshop which is take-home for participants.
Online Portal
Participants have access to an exclusive online portal to:
View status of registered and attended workshops
View study material for workshops
Write online exams and receive separate certificates with scores. These certificates with scores will provide students an opportunity to show their learning in job interviews.
Certification
All AerotriX certificates have a unique ID which can be verified online for authentication
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion with Distinction (for top performers)
Eligibility
Students interested in Ornithopter
Students interested for a career in Aerospace and related fields of engineering.
Testimonial
"Lecture was very interesting and entertaining one. I had only theoretical knowledge about the bird flight, but this workshop has provided me with practical knowledge by making an ornithopter of our own which I liked very much." - Gaurav Yadav, Tumkur
Why Skyfi Labs?
Skyfi Labs - an award winning company working towards transforming textbook geniuses into productive engineers.
Awards won by us:
2nd Best Business Venture Award, Ideas, IIT Kanpur
30 Most Promising Startups, Next Big Idea, IIM Bangalore
A venture by IIT Kanpur alumni and funded by The Chennai Angels and Spark Capital
Contact Details
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