Some insects actually SWIM through the air by using drag as the vertical force instead of lift. But how? That's what we're covering in this podcast episode.Interested in plane aerodynamics? Check out our dedicated plane aerodynamics channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PremierAerodynamicsPlanesLearn CFD / Aerodynamics✅ OpenFOAM Courses: https://premieraerodynamics.com/Courses/✅ Automotive Aerodynamics Course: https://premieraerodynamics.com/Automotive-Aerodynamics/✅ RC Airplane Design & Build Course: https://premieraerodynamics.com/RC-Airplane-Course/Work with me🚗 Car CFD Simulation Commissions: https://premieraerodynamics.com/Simulate-Your-Own-Car/Community💬 Free Discord (CFD + aero discussion): https://discord.gg/QajxVpmYMQ📄 Paper link, and scientific image in the thumbnail (open access):https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00348-020-03027-0, Aerodynamic performance of a bristled wing of a very small insect, licensed under: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/👍 If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share—weekly research breakdowns + aero simulations.#aerodynamics #cfd #insectaerodynamics #insectflight #paddlingeffectivenessfactor #insectswimming #insectflight