Putin's scientists are creating spy pigeons controlled by brain implants
13 days ago
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- Russia is developing remote-controlled spy pigeons with brain implants that can be steered in flight.
- The technology, called PJN-1, involves neural chips implanted in pigeons to control their flight paths remotely.
- Operators can upload flight commands by stimulating specific brain regions, making the bird 'believe it wants to fly' in a certain direction.
- The pigeons wear solar-powered backpacks with GPS and onboard electronics for tracking and signal transmission.
- Neiry, the firm behind the tech, claims any animal can be made 'remotely controllable' post-surgery, with pigeons covering up to 310 miles a day.
- The company plans to use different birds like ravens, seagulls, and albatrosses for various surveillance purposes.
- Potential military or intelligence applications include monitoring sensitive facilities and discreet urban surveillance.
- Critics raise concerns about animal welfare and the ethical implications of using biodrones in war zones.
- Neiry has previously faced backlash for experimenting with cow brains to increase milk production.