After Bianca's adorable glittery iBird, Trend Hunter needed to bring masculinity back to robotic birds, so we bring you a mean robotic Flaco. The “FALCO ROBOT GBRS†(aka, Gregarious Bird Removal System) is a meanie to other birdies, because aims to scare the hell out of them. Flocks of birds pose a serious problem at airports, and Falco is the answer. The ecological design requires power for only about a minute after takeoff, then "flies like a goshawk, exploiting thermal updrafts."
The system is the result of ten years of experimentation and ornithological studies by Bird Raptor. It is a flying aircraft, radio controlled by an operator, that perfectly imitates in the aerial movements (circling, attack, overflight etc.) a big raptor, arousing immediately in the gregarious birds a reaction of hasty escape. Falco is a life-size mechanical replica of a female goshawk with a 5.25-foot wingspan. In a test at the Genoa airport, a remote-controlled Falco reportedly dispersed 1,000 seagulls.
See the iBird, who could work as a sidekick, luring victims before Falco goes for the kill!
Scaring Airport Birds
Mean Robotic Falco
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Bird Control - The FALCO ROBOT GBRS presents opportunities for developing more advanced robotic systems to control bird populations in urban areas.
2. Ecological Design - The use of an ecological design with the FALCO ROBOT GBRS opens up possibilities for creating more environmentally-friendly solutions to address bird control issues.
3. Ornithological Research - The FALCO ROBOT GBRS underscores the importance of research in the field of ornithology for developing effective bird control solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Airport Management - The FALCO ROBOT GBRS offers a possible solution for addressing the risks posed by bird strikes for airports and the aviation industry.
2. Agriculture - The FALCO ROBOT GBRS can also be used in the agricultural industry to prevent birds from damaging crops.
3. Urban Planning - The FALCO ROBOT GBRS can provide a solution for cities dealing with excessive bird populations and the potential hazards they pose to public safety.