In Japan, chickens are getting VIP treatment with laser-wielding drones that zap pesky predators with a light show straight out of a sci-fi flick. Forget guard dogs—NTT’s high-tech quadcopters are shooing away wild boars and crows with dazzling red and green lasers. It’s poultry protection meets Star Wars, and it might just save Japan’s farms from bird flu chaos.
Japanese Farmers Send Out Automated Laser Drones to Defend Chickens