Imagine this: stealthy, robotic coyotes zipping around airports like something straight out of a sci-fi flick. No, it’s not a ridiculous plot twist in a low-budget movie; it’s real-life tech coming to the rescue! The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has come up with a wild solution to keep pesky wildlife at bay—unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to scare off birds and other animals from major flight paths.
Equipped with a menacing coyote façade atop a speedy 20 mph Traxxas RC car, these little contraptions are the unsung heroes of air traffic safety. With a price tag of around $3,000 each, these robotic rascals might just be the most stylish pest control devices we’ve ever seen. Recently, they’ve been tested at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, home of the Blue Angels, ensuring that our aerial acrobats have a clear sky above them.
Worried about that rogue pigeon ruining your selfie with a Blue Angel jet? Fear not! These robo-coyotes are here to save the day. Now, if only they could help with my Wi-Fi issues…
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