Chinese scientists turned a dove into a cyborg and used the energy of the sun to control its flight like a drone.

Scientists were able to control the bird for two hours - almost one and a half times longer than during previous experiments. Conventional commercial drones are not capable of staying in the air for that long. The controller sent signals to the pigeon's brain that stimulated the nerves. Thanks to this, the bird could be directed in any direction. The device was wirelessly connected to the base and powered by a solar panel the size of half a smartphone. In total, five pigeons participated in the testing of the technology. They followed commands with 80-90% accuracy. Guided pigeons can be used in search and rescue, reconnaissance and anti-terrorist operations.