An ornithopter is an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings, imitating the flight mechanism of birds and insects. The concept of ornithopters has inspired inventors and aviation enthusiasts for centuries, although practical implementation has been challenging due to the complexity of mimicking natural wing movements. Some hobbyists have created small-scale ornithopter models, but large-scale, human-carrying ornithopters remain experimental and are not widely used for practical purposes

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