Researchers have developed unmanned zombie ducks made from the bodies of dead birds.
A team from the New Mexico Institute of Technology has taken an original approach to using bird body parts to create realistic imitations.
They believe that the drones they have created will help them observe wildlife while blending into their natural environment, the New York Post writes.
After the introduction of mechanics into the duck dummies, they can now fly on water, and the pigeons were equipped with cameras on their necks.
The team does not kill birds for the devices, said Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The zombie ducks created by engineers were not designed for espionage.
The team explains: "The duck decoys are equipped with a mechanism that can flap their wings and float on water."
Floating drones mimic the movements of a duck's legs, providing natural movement in the water.
According to scientists, the unique project combined bird physiology with advanced drone mechanics, mimicking the natural flight patterns and behavior of real birds.
