Scientists are creating spy drones from dead birds.

Can you believe it when I told you that scientists are converting dead birds into spy drones? It’s a bit creepy but here it goes. Actually it is not a real bird but Despite not being entirely real birds, the researchers' design for these birds makes them appear to be real birds.

Their goal is to develop drones that might one day be used to obtain a "seamless and natural" view of wildlife.

The researchers also suggested that their drones might be used for military missions like espionage. In their paper presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTech Forum, all of these were recommended.

Lead author Mostafa Hassanalian suggested in an interview with NewScientist that rather than using artificial materials to create drones, why not repurpose dead bird parts?

The bird drones are unable to flap their wings like real birds at this time. But they can hover like hummingbirds. These are made possible by the taxidermied parts of crows, hummingbirds, pheasants, and pigeons, some of which even include the actual bird's head. Of course, the wings are the most crucial component.

It was mentioned that building the drone was challenging, but at least it was more efficient than having to design and build a mechanical wing. Making mechanical wings that are the proper build and size is more difficult than using a wing that was once a part of a bird.

Even if they have the potential to be used for spying, these bird drones still have a long way to go.