Flapper Nimble+ (Starter Kit)

The Flapper Nimble+ is the world's first commercially available tailless flapping wing robot. It serves as a development platform for universities, research labs, drone show operators and other users who want to explore the emerging field of bio-inspired aerial robotics.

Unlike quadcopters, the Nimble+, with a wingspan of 49 cm, is safe and tolerates even small collisions. Its soft wings not only bounce off objects, but also produce a less intrusive, low-frequency noise. The insect-inspired wing mechanisms and active stabilization algorithms ensure stable, yet very responsive and agile flight. The Nimble+ can hover, take off and land vertically, rotate on its vertical axis, and fly forward or sideways at speeds from 0 to well over 5 m/s.

The Nimble+ is powered by the Crazyflie Bolt 1.1, giving it the same benefits as the Crazyflie quadcopters, including a low-latency/long-range radio module, Android/iOS apps, and interfaces for additional sensors. Best of all, it's compatible with the Crazyflie open source software ecosystem and many of the sensor extension decks.

With a minimum take-off weight of 102 grams, the standard battery offers a flight time of up to 8 minutes. Even with the maximum recommended payload of 25 grams (sensors, decorations, etc.), the battery lasts for over 5 minutes. The Nimble+ is delivered in a practical flight case (46 x 33 x 15 cm) and is ready for use in no time.

Typical applications range from academic research (flight dynamics, flight control, swarm formation) and education (animal flight, bio-inspired robotics) to entertainment (drone shows, etc.).

The Nimble+ (Starter Kit) is a ready-to-fly kit, perfect for getting started. It comes with many accessories including a dedicated radio transmitter for precise manual flying, a set of decorative fairing parts, a Crazyradio 2 USB dongle for wireless telemetry, firmware updates and computer-controlled flights, as well as an additional set of wings and a spare battery.

Scope of delivery:

• Flapper Nimble+ drone
• 2.4 GHz transmitter with Open TX/Edge TX
• set of housing shells
• Crazyradio 2 USB dongle for the PC
• 2 x wing set (1 + 1 replacement)
• 2 x batteries (1 + 1 spare)
• 1 x USB battery charger
• 1 x landing gear
• 1 x set of spare parts for wear and tear
• 1 x Repair tape for wings

To learn more about Flapper Drones (a spin-off of Delft University of Technology), please visit their website .