DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A BIO- INSPIREDFALCON ALBATROSSHYBRIDUAV FOR ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION

Abstract

  
This study presents a bio-inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that combines the exceptional flying skills of 
albatrosses and falcons, providing a highly flexible alternative for advanced environmental monitoring and data 
gathering. Falcons are renowned for their quick reflexes, agility, and high-speed dives, which make them perfect 
for negotiating difficult and dynamic habitats like metropolitan areas or thick woodlands. Albatrosses, on the other 
hand, are excellent at flying over great distances with little effort, which makes them ideal for traversing large areas 
like deserts and seas. The Falcon-Albatross Hybrid UAV combines these two distinct flying characteristics to 
provide both long-duration gliding and fast, accurate movements, allowing it to operate in a variety of conditions. 
The UAV can do extensive ecological monitoring and gather high-quality environmental data across wide regions 
for long periods of time because to its sophisticated sensors and hybrid propulsion technology. In addition to 
supporting sustainable environmental management and conservation, the bio-inspired design opens up new avenues 
for ecosystem monitoring and environmental change tracking under various circumstances. Using simulations in 
Autodesk Fusion 360 and Autodesk CFD, this research compares the UAV's flying efficiency, stability, and data 
collecting capabilities in detail. The results show significant improvements in energy efficiency and adaptability 
over traditional UAV designs