Il designer Laszlo Nemeth he emulated nature (he's not the only one, on the other hand) to create a futuristic solar-powered plane called Falcon Solar. The aircraft concept, inspired by birds of prey, features large wings that curve upwards, while the tail and cockpit are located at the tail and tip.
“Even today, the iteration of nature's forms could be a wonderful source of design ideas and help in the development of almost perfect harmonious proportions, as harmonious as the golden ratio,” says the Hungarian industrial designer.
Artificial raptors with zero emissions
The Falcon Solar aircraft, second Nemeth, is capable of flying with zero emissions thanks to solar panels on its large wing surface. “The design goes against conventional aircraft design by taking advantage of flying wings,” he adds. “The shape is unique, as the fuselage also generates considerable lift while providing a large surface area for the solar panels.”
I immediately anticipate any possible observation (legitimate and pertinent): it is just a captivating concept. At present, all the specs and details on how this aircraft could actually fly are still missing.
Considering all the efforts of companies on research that can bring us zero-emission air travel, there is hope, at least. Could we see planes like the Falcon Solar, electric birds of prey, take to the skies in the future?
The idea behind the Falcon Solar is very inspiring, and it's amazing to see how the designers they look to nature for inspiration in creating more sustainable solutions. While the plane is still in the conceptual stage, I'm excited to see what specs and features Nemeth comes up with. I hope the final product lives up to its potential and helps reduce emissions from air travel.
