Moscow: A Kremlin-backed neurotechnology company in Russia claims to have developed a system that allows operators to steer pigeons across the sky by sending signals directly into their brains. The so-called “bird-biodrones”, codenamed PJN-1, are ordinary pigeons implanted with neural chips that enable technicians to control their flight paths remotely.

Field tests are reportedly under way using birds fitted with electrodes inserted into their brains and connected to miniature, solar-powered backpacks. These contain onboard electronics, GPS trackers and receivers that transmit commands to the neural implants.

Neiry, the company behind the project, claims that “no training is required” and that the birds can be directed in real time. According to media reports, handlers simply upload comm

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