The Flapper Nimble+ is the world’s first commercially available tailless flapping wing robot, now exclusively available via our webstore! Developed and manufactured by Flapper Drones, the Nimble+ is a development platform focused on universities, research labs and drone show operators eager to start exploring the emerging field of bioinspired aerial robotics. The soft flapping wings produce a natural, non intrusive sound and make the Nimble+ safe to other objects or humans, yet very responsive and agile.
The 49-cm and 114-g Nimble+ is powered by our Crazyflie Bolt 1.1. This means it still enjoys the same perks as our Crazyflies, including the low-latency/long-range radio, Bluetooth LE and Android/iOS app. And what is best, it remains compatible with our extensive ecosystem of software and many of the deck expansions, so switching to the Nimble+ from a Crazyflie is a breeze.
The use cases range from academic research (flight dynamics, flight control, swarming) and education (animal flight, bioinspired robotics) to entertainment (drones shows, flying characters).
Features
Ready to fly kit
Attach the wings and fly! No tools required…
Hover, fly forward or sideways, turn, climb & descent
Patented bioinspired wing actuation
Brushless drive motors
Coreless digital servos with precision metal gears
5-minute battery life when hovering with full payload
Up to 20% more in forward flight
Precise control for fun manual flight
Dedicated 2.4 GHz transmitter for precise control
Smartphone App (Android/iOS) when packing light
Crazyflie Bolt flight control board
Application microcontroller (STM32F405)
Radio & power management microcontroller (nRF51822)
3 axis gyro & 3 axis accelerometer (BMI088)
High precision pressure sensor (BMP388)
Compatible with the Crazyflie ecosystem
Open-source firmware
Open-source libraries for high-level control
Wireless firmware updates
Wireless telemetry
Autonomous flight & addons
LPS/Lighthouse and other expansion decks for autonomous flight (sold separately)
Integrated onboard logging (microSD) & power measurement
Integrated interface for WS2812B RGB LEDs (max 1000 mA)
Integrated interface for optional external receiver (CPPM)
Customizable appearance
Create your own body shells
Decorate the wings, or redesign their shape
Add light effects with RGB LEDs
Designed for indoor operation
Safety assured by low weight & soft wings
Outdoor operation possible at low wind conditions
Dedicated customer support via Flapper Drones
Online documentation
Development support for your specific application
All parts available as spares
Not included
USB power adaptor (for battery and transmitter charging)
