The aim of the grotesque experiments is to create ornithopters that resemble real birds to the hilt, so they can observe nature or spy on humans at will. New Mexico Tech scientists have developed flying drones utilizing body parts from stuffed dead birds, with potential applications in wildlife monitoring and military reconnaissance.
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Drones have become an increasingly important tool in various fields, including weather forecasting. These unmanned aerial vehicles are equipped with sensors that can collect data on various weather parameters, allowing meteorologists to better understand and predict weather patterns.
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The orientation method of bats was copied by researchers at the University of Toronto. It was possible to install an ultrasound-based system on the tiny drone, which helps with orientation even without cameras.
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A British startup, Gravitilab, has become the first to carry out a microgravity experiment using a drone, with much better results than any purpose-built device for this type of experiment has ever achieved.
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Not only can these semi-professional, four-propeller small machines be equipped with weapons, but they are now also playing an important role in agriculture. They can also be a “saviour” for small farms in India.
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It can’t fight, but it can spy and communicate: this is Airbus’ Zephyr drone, which experts say has capabilities that rival satellites. Airbus’ Zephyr, a solar-powered drone, is flying the nest as the pan-European aerospace company outsources its business to facilitate its commercialisation by bringing in partners, the Financial Times reports.