Helicopters and aerial robots can successfully fly in the thin atmosphere of Mars, a capability demonstrated by NASA's Ingenuity mission and supported by aerodynamic research.
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Data-driven CFD Scaling of Bioinspired Mars Flight Vehicles for Hover.
2021 · cited by 3
Demonstrates that flight in the ultra-low-density Martian environment is achievable using properly scaled bioinspired vehicles.
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Experimental Force and Deformation Measurements of Bioinspired Flapping Wings in Ultra-Low Martian Density Environment.
2020 · cited by 2
Provides experimental evidence that a flapping-wing vehicle can generate sufficient aerodynamic forces for hover in simulated Martian atmospheric conditions.
Mars planetary insights and design framework for future in-situ aerial robotic missions.
2026 · cited by 0
References the successful deployment and operation of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars as part of a broader framework for planetary aerial robotics.