# Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots
The Robot Falcon is a Robot Designed to Push Birds Away from Planes

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-10-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon
References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/420881/Falcon-Lookalike-Robots-Are-Better-At-Scaring-Birds-Away-To-Avoid-Plane-Strikes/) & [royalsocietypublishing.org](https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsif.2022.0497#d1e920?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)

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Oftentimes, many different birds are accidentally sucked into jet engines or hit by propellers whilst in the air, and to combat that problem is the Falcon Robot. It is conceived by minds at the University of Groningen, the University of Tuscia, Roflight, Lemselobrink, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

It is inspired by the peregrine falcon and the team decided that it might be the most successful at scaring away small birds from the dangerous jets. The robot itself is made from fiberglass and polypropylene composite material. There are two propellers that are attached to each wing in order to help it to take flight. It weighs 0.15 lbs and is much lighter than traditional drones.

Image Credit: Rolf F. Storms et. al./Journal of the Royal Society (CC BY 4.0)