NASA Tests Folding Wings for More Efficient Flight

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<div>SAW manages to be very lightweight through its use of <b>shape memory alloy</b> built into an actuator. Because it's light, it's possible to change the angle of the fold during flight, allowing the wings to be adjusted to the most optimal angles dependent on conditions. A recent test flight took place at NASA's ...</div>

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