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Altitude control and upright stability using only onboard feedback. The ocelli provided feedback to maintain upright while the aerodynamic ‘ground effect’ maintained altitude. During the first 0.3 s of flight during take-off, the lift was slightly larger, after which it was reduced by a small amount. Altitude was maintained by the effect that lift slightly increases as the vehicle comes in proximity to the ground. (Online version in colour.)
