Flying has always been a dream of humans, and Leonardo’s fascination with birds and flight was evident in his studies of birds and different human powered flying machines.
His ornithopter design has captured the imagination of people for generations, and we have combined his cool flying machine with one of his bevel gear designs to make a neat working model with flapping wings and a pilot with moving arms and legs.
While it remains a mystery if his ornithopter design was ever fully made or tested at the time, there are many ideas (hanging in museums around the world!) of what it might have looked like, and we have added our ideas as well.
Dimensions: 17 x 23 x 12 in
Great for STEM Programs and Home Learning
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of birds and human-powered flight, this ornithopter model allows children to explore the fascinating idea of flying machines with flapping wings. By building and operating the mechanism, children discover how gears, motion, and mechanical design work together.
- Perfect for STEM workshops and classroom engineering or invention projects
- Great for maker events, camps, and after-school programs
- Encourages curiosity about flight, nature, and mechanical design
- Excellent for home learning and family exploration
- No engineering background required - children learn naturally through building and experimentation
Ordering for a school or organization? Bulk orders are welcome - contact us for group pricing and shipping options.
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