Bird-repelling drone imitates a real-life predator to clear property of unwelcome pests [feedly]
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Bird-repelling drone imitates a real-life predator to clear property of unwelcome pests
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
Scarecrows and other visually intimidating props placed on the ground can be useful in deterring birds within a certain radius, but one company is looking further afield by battling the pests in the sky. Designed to resemble a real-life bird of prey, the ProHawk UAV can be programmed to autonomously fly over a property and emit menacing predatory cries as it goes.
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