what were kites originally used for
Kites have been used for centuries for fishing. Kites are used for bird scaring, forecasting the weather and frightening evil spirits away. Approximately 12 people are killed each year in kiting accidents throughout the world. It is now thought that the first kites flown over 3000 years ago, were made from leaves. In Indonesia leaf kites are still used for fishing. Kite flying is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The Maori tribes from New Zealand made beautiful birdman kites made from bark cloth and leaves.
Curtis later had to defend himself in court against the Wright brothers, who claimed an exclusive patent on the aeroplane. Kites were used as an observation device during both the first and second world wars. They were used as a means of increasing the range of visibility by German submarines during both of these wars.