The Bionic bird drone was developed in 2014. [Courtesy: Bionic Bird]
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France's military, via the "BIOFLY" project, is exploring bird-mimicking, flapping-wing drones to enhance stealth and camouflage for military applications.
These lightweight drones (approx. 50g), based on Bionic Bird technology, are being researched for improved flight architecture, camera stabilization, and autonomous control.
The concept of biomimetic drones for covert operations is also being adopted by other nations, with Spain using them for surveillance against organized crime.
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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