CAN BIRDS BE TRAINED TO BRING DOWN DRONES?

This article by popular science explores the relationship between aerial vehicles and birds. The article discusses the possibility of training birds to attack drones, using drones to train birds, and the dangers of their interactions. The article interviews many hawk trainers and their opinions of hawk and drone interaction. The article strongly favors birds overtaking the drones and references the FAA. An interesting read for anyone interested in bird training or drones.

Bio-Drone Grows, Flies, then Dissolves When Done

This article describes a new model designed in a robotics contest to be biodegradable. The main parts are natural with that also encourage self destruction. The model can be used for fires, radioactive spills and even space. The drone can still send back information before destruction making its loss unimportant. This is a great read for the green drone pilot!