  One of the motivations for exploring flapping-wing aerial robotic systems is
to seek energy reduction, by maintaining manoeuvrability, compared to
conventional unmanned aerial systems. A Flapping Wing Flying Robot (FWFR) can
glide in favourable wind conditions, decreasing energy consumption
significantly. In addition, it is also necessary to investigate the power
consumption of the components in the flapping-wing robot. In this work, two
sets of the FWFR components are analyzed in terms of power consumption: a)
motor/electronics components and b) a vision system for monitoring the
environment during the flight. A measurement device is used to record the power
utilization of the motors in the launching and ascending phases of the flight
and also in cruising flight around the desired height. Additionally, an
analysis of event cameras and stereo vision systems in terms of energy
consumption has been performed. The results provide a first step towards
decreasing battery usage and, consequently, providing additional flight time.
