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Industry 4.0 focuses on the shift towards digital transformation, integrating advanced technologies such as those of robotics and artificial intelligence to improve manufacturing units. Aerial robots, including ornithopters and drones, are playing a major role in this change. Aerial robots inspired by birds, offer new found agility and efficiency, making them suitable for complicated tasks such as surveillance, delivery, and environmental monitoring. This paper reviews various aerial robots, highlighting their bioinspired designs and capabilities. These robots demonstrate diverse applications in industrial settings, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency, safety, and data collection. Despite challenges such as payload limitations and control complexities, there is ongoing research and development in the advancement in the field of aerial robotics, which aligns with the goals of Industry 4.0 to create smarter, more agile, and efficient industrial systems.