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China's Killer Bird Drones Take Flight: A Stealthy New Weapon Emerges
2 Aug
Summary
- China develops bird-like "ornithopter" drones for military use
- Drones can mimic the wing-flapping motion of a Eurasian tree sparrow
- Drones may be armed with micro-warheads to strike enemy targets

According to a recent report, the Chinese military has developed a new type of drone that is designed to resemble a Eurasian tree sparrow. These "ornithopter" drones, as they are called, are capable of replicating the wing-flapping motion of a real bird, making them virtually indistinguishable from their natural counterparts.
The drones were recently demonstrated by Chinese special forces, with footage showing an officer from the People's Liberation Army Sea Commandos releasing one of the sparrow-like drones as he emerged from the water. The drone then circled in the sky for several minutes, flapping its wings convincingly.
Defence sources have revealed that these bird-like drones could be used not only for reconnaissance, but also potentially armed with micro-warheads to strike enemy targets, especially those in cover. This new generation of drones could revolutionize battlefield operations, with the ability to conduct short-term spying missions and potentially eliminate individual commanders.
While the exact technical details of the drones remain secret, experts believe that they likely utilize advanced sensors and miniaturized components to achieve their lifelike appearance and flight capabilities. As the technology continues to evolve, there are concerns that these stealthy bird drones could soon be deployed in conflict zones around the world.