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Chinese engineers have developed a new drone that could revolutionize the construction and use of remote-controlled flying robots.
Xi'an – The race for air sovereignty has reached a new level. At Northwest China University in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, researchers have developed a drone with an entirely new propulsion mechanism. However, physically, the technology is older. Because it is directly based on the flapping of the birds' wings. Russia is also constantly testing new drones.
China has developed a new drone with bird-like propulsion
on state-controlled news agency X Channel China News A video introducing the newly developed aircraft has been released. Its functionality is presented there with animations, detailed views and individual flight scenes.
Dubbed the “Small Falcon,” the new aircraft has been widely praised by other state media in China. According to the Chinese newspaper, the new technology gives the engine Global Times “Highest maneuverability and largest possible bird-formation” of its kind.
As far as potential applications are concerned, the post itself talks about “environmental monitoring and environmental protection”. Loud Global Times The small drone could also be used for “reconnaissance, surveillance and precision strikes in special operations”. China is also developing high-speed spy drones for the same purpose.
China's new bird drone could be used by the military
Special ability is also suspected in bird-like behavior known as ornithopters. While drones with rigid wings and rotors rely primarily on electromagnetic waves for camouflage, the “Little Falcon” uses its familiarity. “Even if you see a plane, you're more likely to ignore it because you'll think it's a bird,” he quotes. Global Times An anonymous expert. Ukraine wants to use a new weapon against Russia's “moving targets”.
Such pseudo-coverage may have been the goal of engineers at Northwest China University for some time. Loud Spiegel In 2018 there were already reports of drones like Pigeon being there. At least this myth of spy birds has recently had an effect. A pigeon was detained in India last year in a clash with China. Reason: Suspected of espionage. (pkb)
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