The Bionic bird drone was developed in 2014. [Courtesy: Bionic Bird]
Key Takeaways:
France's military is developing "Project BIOFLY," a stealth drone that mimics birds' flapping wings for camouflage, surveillance, and other military applications.
Based on a lightweight (50g) Bionic Bird design, these drones feature carbon fiber wings and are being enhanced with stabilized cameras, improved propulsion, and flight automation.
Other countries, such as Spain, are also utilizing biomimetic drones for covert surveillance, highlighting a broader trend in military and law enforcement.
When it comes to exploring ways of making a drone more stealthy, France’s military has looked to the birds.
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces is exploring the use of drones that mimic the flapping wings of birds during flight as a way to camouflage or “confuse” its appearance and behavior, the ministry said.
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