Dead birds made into drones could spy on animals or humans

Drones combining the bodies of taxidermy pheasants and pigeons, with flapping wing mechanisms closely mimic living birds. Researchers at New Mexico Tech have designed these lifelike drones to hover and glide but further development is required to implement a broader range of avian motions. These flapping-wing drones could help study flocks of birds or enable military spy mission. – Learn more ➤ Subscribe ➤ Get more from New Scientist: Official website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: About New Scientist: New Scientist was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”. Today our website, videos, newsletters, app, podcast and print m