Bionic Bird

Bionic Bird

Biomimetic drone - ornithopter

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Bionic Bird is a French biomimetic robotics company building a new generation of flying machines that don’t use propellers only real flapping-wing flight inspired by nature. It blends aeronautics, robotics, and biomimicry to create ultra-light flying creatures that feel alive in the sky. From MetaBird to MetaFly, each product pushes drone innovation further. Our latest evolution, The Swift, is a next-gen ornithopter with real flapping wings (no propellers), ~10.9g lightweight design, app and joystick control, dual-tail flight modes, smart stabilization, and LED navigation. It gained 1,280+ Kickstarter backers, reached 450% funding, and is now launching on Indiegogo.

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The Swift - a robot that flies like a real bird!

We re excited to share The Swift, a biomimetic flying robot inspired by nature and built on our journey that started with Bionic Bird.

Over the years, we kept pushing one idea: what if flying robots could feel more like real flight, not just drones with propellers?

The Swift is our answer to that.

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The Swift, bird-like flying robot - Nature-inspired flight with flight sensors and app control

Bionic Bird – The Swift is a biomimetic flying robot inspired by bird flight. Instead of propellers, it uses flapping wings for a silent, smooth, natural flying experience. Ultra-lightweight and aerodynamically designed, it mimics real avian motion for realism and agility. Controlled via mobile app and joystick, it offers intuitive, immersive flight for hobbyists and tech enthusiasts. Key features: flapping-wing propulsion, portable design, stable control, and nature-inspired flight experience.
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