While observing birds, Chinese engineers noticed how they efficiently switch between jumping and short flights. These observations inspired the creation of the Hopcopter, a UAV capable of jumping and making short flights. The hybrid device is able to move over any terrain, overcome stairs, holes or faults.

While observing birds, Chinese engineers noticed how they efficiently switch between jumping and short flights. These observations inspired the creation of the Hopcopter, a UAV capable of jumping and making short flights. The hybrid device is able to move over any terrain, overcome stairs, holes or faults.