How A Ukrainian Stork Outflew A Russian Drone, And What This Tells Us
A recent incident showcased a white stork outmaneuvering a Russian drone, highlighting the agility of birds compared to drone technology. This event underscores the ongoing conflicts between wildlife and drones, particularly in military contexts. As drone technology evolves, the risk of drones mistakenly targeting birds increases due to similarities in radar signatures.
- ▪A video captured a Russian drone attempting to intercept a white stork, which successfully evaded the drone.
- ▪Historically, birds of prey have targeted drones, but trained birds have been used unsuccessfully for drone defense.
- ▪The wingspan of a white stork can exceed ten feet, making it similar in appearance to some drones on radar.
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BusinessAerospace & DefenseHow A Ukrainian Stork Outflew A Russian Drone, And What This Tells UsByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 10:19am EDTMay 26, 2026, 10:20am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.View from a Russian FPV before a failed intercept of a white stork Russian MoD via TelegramA video on social media shows a Russian interceptor closing in on a white stork – until the bird executes a sharp roll maneuver, leaving the drone chasing empty space (h/t to Andrew Perpetua for spotting this one).
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