Beyond improving drone functionality, biomimicry can abet drone subterfuge. In June, the South China Morning Post reported on a new generation of inconspicuous “dove” drones used to monitor ...

TL;DR Key Takeaways : The LIS Raptor drone, inspired by the northern goshawk, uses biomimicry to achieve enhanced agility, stability, and adaptability through morphing wings and tails.

By incorporating principles of biomimicry, researchers are developing vision systems that draw inspiration from nature’s most adept visual processes. 1. The Compound Eyes of Insects ...

To take the edge of invisibility in aerial warfare, China has unveiled various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, at the 10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent ...

Hummingbirds have long influenced aerial drone optimization, ... could one day positively influence future drone technological advancements that rely on more accurate hummingbird biomimicry. ...

We've covered a lot of biomimicry news in 2011. Here is a summary of our favorite inventions that lean on the natural world for inspiration. ... DARPA's Maple Seed-Inspired Drone Takes Flight .

The drone, which looks like a real manta ray, is an example of biomimicry. The drone will spend a lot of time operating autonomously, while carrying payloads such as sensors and weapons.

Engineers make drones inspired by birds : Short Wave Millions of people in the U.S. are bird watchers. But a couple of years ago a satirical conspiracy theory gained popularity because of an ...

What is biomimicry, anyway? When it comes to design, we can learn a thing or two from nature. ... Was this lean green flying machine made by San Francisco-based drone startup WinnginIt, ...

Sex Toys For Flowers, Drone Guides For Birds: Reciprocal Biomimicry Gives Our Ideas To Nature If we can keep importing design ideas from the natural world, maybe it’s time we give back. BY Adele ...

We talk with science writer Janine Benyus, who coined the term biomimicry and has brought the field into the mainstream. She’s written many books, among them Biomimicry: innovation inspired by nature.