MIT Researchers Find Critical Speed Above Which Birds —
And Drones — Are Sure To Crash
The northern goshawk is one of nature’s diehard
thrill-seekers. The formidable raptor preys on birds and small
mammals, speeding through tree canopies and underbrush to catch its
quarry. With reflexes that rival a fighter pilot’s, the
goshawk zips through a forest at high speeds, constantly adjusting
its flight path to keep from colliding with trees and other
obstacles.