This isn’t owl science, nor is it quiet, but it is an ornithopter that uses bird wing biomimicry. It’s also the most fun RC flyer I’ve ever used. It’s similar to flying a RC plane, only it’s slower and will glide instead of dropping if you cut the throttle, so for me it’s a lot less panicky.
Fair enough. Perhaps the higher reaction times needed for RC planes in general along with the several years that have passed since I last flew one have clouded my memory. I had lots of fun with the plane too, don’t get me wrong! The MetaFly is just more my speed, I guess.
https://bionicbird.com/usa/product/metafly