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Japanese tech giant deploys laser drones to protect chickens — drones are hoped to prevent the spread of avian flu

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Japanese tech giant NTT has developed a laser drone system in collaboration with NTT East Japan Co., Ltd and the government of Chiba Prefecture to protect poultry farms from wild birds like crows and pigeons, aiming to prevent the spread of avian flu. The drones are designed to scare off birds that can transmit the flu through their presence or droppings, potentially avoiding the need for mass culling of infected livestock. The laser drones use a split beam of red and green rays to deter various bird species, and local government subsidies may help farmers implement this automated bird deterrent system. The technology is seen as a more effective and humane solution compared to manual bird-chasing methods or the use of noise or chemicals.

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