Episode 578
Falcon-inspired drone technology
New research shows that peregrine falcons hunt their prey using strategies similar to those used by guided missiles. Could this information be useful in downing drones that are flying where they shouldn't?...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 11, 20175m 2s
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Show Notes
New research shows that peregrine falcons hunt their prey using strategies similar to those used by guided missiles. Could this information be useful in downing drones that are flying where they shouldn't? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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peregrine falconsdroneanti-droneguided missilespreybird