Technological Development of Hybrid Aquatic-Aerial Vehicle based on Bionics: Research Progress and Trends

In both military and civilian domains, the spacecraft is commonly employed to accomplish various tasks. With the ongoing advancements in mil-itary strategy and civilian technologies, task environments have become increasingly complex. Consequently, there’s a growing trend across all sectors towards integrating water and air operations to enhance task completion. With the continuous progress of biology and mechanics, the development direction of hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicle has emerged in the direction of bionic vehicle. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current research status and development trend of different hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles based on bionics. Firstly, the early research and application of hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles are reviewed by time tracing method. Then, the implications of different biological models for the development of hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles are analyzed and the research status of different vehicles is discussed. Additionally, the paper analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles and other vehicle types. It also proposes solutions, primarily focusing on methods for integrating different vehicle types. The current research status, advantages, and disadvantages of various hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles are analyzed in this paper. It also suggests feasible schemes for hybrid aquatic-aerial vehicles, serving as a valuable research reference in certain areas.