Popular Science: Nano Hummingbird Receives "Best of What's New in 2011" Award & "Grand Award Winner" For the Security Category

November 16, 2011

Nano was selected as the "Grand Award Winner" for the Security category.

Most flying robots use rotors or propellers, limiting the craft's ability to maneuver in tight places. The Nano Hummingbird navigates by changing the angle and shape of its paper-thin wings - which beat 20 to 40 times per second - and can hover in place for up to 11 minutes. It is also small enough to fly through windows or other small openings, strong enough to carry a microphone or camera, and stable enough to maintain a highly controlled hover, even in gusts of wind.

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