Kestrel hover could inspire next generation of drones

For the first time a team of researchers have been able to determine the exact mechanisms kestrels employ to high-stability hovers in high turbulence wind conditions, which they say may improve the flight of drones in the future. Learn more ➤ Subscribe ➤ Get more from New Scientist: Official website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: About New Scientist: New Scientist was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”. Today our website, videos, newsletters, app, podcast and print magazine cover the world’s most important, exciting and entertaining science news as well as asking the big-picture questions about life, the universe, and what it means to be human. New Scientist