Kites
History Of Kites
History Of Kites
It is generally accepted that kites were first developed approximately 2,800 years ago in China, where materials ideal for kite building were readily available: silk fabric for sail material; fine, high-tensile-strength silk for flying line; and resilient bamboo for a strong, lightweight framework.
The kite was said to be the invention of the famous 5th century BC Chinese philosophers Mozi and Lu Ban.
Types Of Kites
Here are some types of kites.
- Expanded polystyrene kite
- Fighter kite
- Indoor kite
- Inflatable single-line kite
- Kytoon
- Man-lifting kite
- Rogallo parawing kite
- Stunt (sport) kite
- Water kite
Practical Uses For Kites
Human flight
Humans are sometimes bound to a large kite to fly, as many hang gliders are true kites. The first known example is Yuan Huangtou in 550 CE.
Military applications
Kites have been used for military uses in the past for signaling, for delivery of munitions, and for observation, by lifting an observer above the field of battle, and by using kite aerial photography.
Science and meteorology
Kites have been used for scientific purposes, such as Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment proving that lightning is electricity. Kites were the precursors to the traditional aircraft, and were instrumental in the development of early flying craft.
Some Kite Images
Dragon kite
A Dragon kite is a kite commonly used in China
Traditional kite
A Traditional kite is what most people think of.
Stunt kite
A stunt kite is made for speed and agility.