Ornithopters look silly. They look like something that shouldn’t work. An airplane with no propeller and wings that go flappy-flappy? No way that thing is going to fly. There are, however, a multitude ...

We’re actually going to link to an old post from back in February because we think it’s equally as impressive as the most recent work. This is a 3D printed ornithopter powered by a rubber band ...

I came across this project a while back, but I've been saving it for when it made more sense to be celebrating spring. Rubber bands make a great power source for lots of homemade toys, and this riff ...

THE aeroplane looks as fragile as a matchstick model. Its aluminium frame shows through its thin, fabric skin, and the engine compartment is protected only by a cloth square stuck on with a few bits ...