This Mars helicopter was only intended as a proof of concept. It’s been an amazing success way beyond what was the original goal. Still blows my mind an aircraft can operate in an atmosphere that is only a little bit above the vacuum of space.
Some people have laughed at the "dumb" names given to these little Mars adventurers, but "Ginny" is living up to her name.
Proof of concept: Ingenuity's mission *is* to go beyond all expectations.
I'm a big fan because for one thing, the wee "hovercraft" is a living parable, even for finding life on Mars.
Ingenuity *is* life on Mars. :)