# Robotic Raptors The 'Robirds' Drones Are Used to Keep Nuisance Birds Away By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robird References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/flying-robot-raptor-birds-deter-nuisance-flocks/33563/) & [clearflightsolutions](http://clearflightsolutions.com/) A Dutch designer has created Robirds, [robotic raptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept) that can be used to keep birds away from the paths of aircraft, crop fields and landfills where they can cause danger, disease and straight-up nuisance. The Robirds are remotely controlled but look like real birds, flapping their wings and flying in a manner that makes them look remarkably real. These birds can fly in and around problem areas and encourage [nuisance birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-protection) to leave by exploiting their natural instinct to avoid predators through silhouette and wing movement recognition. The falcon Robird model can reach speeds of 80 km/h and can scare away birds weighing up to 3 kg. The system is completely controllable by [remote-control-wielding operators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher), making it possible to single out stubborn birds and chase them away. The robots will eventually be made autonomous, with its developers already conducting trials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Raptors for Bird Control:** The development of realistic robotic raptors for bird control provides significant opportunities for innovation. - **Remote-controlled Bird Control:** The use of remote-controlled robots for bird control provides disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Autonomous Bird Control:** The development of autonomous bird control robots presents significant innovation opportunities for the future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** Robotic Raptors can be implemented in agriculture industries to protect and control the bird population. - **Aeronautics:** Robotic Raptors can prevent bird strikes and improve aircraft safety in the aeronautics industry. - **Waste Management:** Robotic Raptors can protect landfills from birds helping the waste management industry with bird control efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robinsnote-smart-bird-feeder.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Bird Feeder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bird-feeders.md) - [Safe Snacking Zones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-at-the-beach.md) - [Portable Drone Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dedrone.md) - [Smart Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbuddy-2-mini.md)