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Advantages of inflatable wings
High aspect ratio
High durability
We can change the value of CL
Can be packed and deployed numerous times
Wing can recover shape in flight even if the load limit is exceeded
Impact absorption and impact resiliency
Applications
Military applications
1.border patrol
2. surveillance and inspection.
Commercial applications
1. airborne observation of crops
2. inspection of pipelines and power lines.
3.mapping of particular area
Space research
Space research applications
it can be used in unmanned places
NASA plans future use in mars
Without using conventional airbags, vehicle can be accurately launched to a desired location.