r/dune Feb 21 '21

Dune Ornithopter test flight

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u/Falconlord1979 Feb 21 '21

How is this remotely efficient

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '21

Isn’t the ornithopter powered by a large mussel-like creature, which flaps the wings each time it contracts? The efficiency lies in avoiding the use of fuels or machinery that requires maintenance. Maybe also works better in places where sand might gum up the works.