# Pigeons Inspire Smarter Drones | Vancouver News

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-07-13T13:25:27+00:00
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Pigeons are flying labs for next-gen drones—scientists at UBC strapped them with tiny cameras to decode how their eyes dart and scan, revealing birds actively seek sharp visual detail, even turning eyes inward to judge depth like humans. The breakthrough? Drones could soon mimic this dynamic vision, ditching rigid sensors for agile, adaptive cameras that navigate complex environments with bird-like precision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09d9edf8da05aa92

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