okay but why not, just, use dogs or coyotes
not joking. Dogs can be trained. Coyotes… just set up some feeding pens full of carrion at either side of the airport, and set up some doors that open at intervals (there, scratched that robot itch).
not joking. Dogs can be trained. Coyotes… just set up some feeding pens full of carrion at either side of the airport, and set up some doors that open at intervals (there, scratched that robot itch).
Airport bird dogs are already a thing. Seems like a dream job for a dog.
But you need a full-time handler, a car, a kennel, training and eventually a replacement. They can’t work 24/7, and if they are out sick for a day the birds are back. Essentially the argument for any kind of automation.
This comment is like looking at a scarecrow, and saying “why not just go and stand out in your field all day?”
And feeding wild coyotes unlimited food, near people, comes with its own set of problems.
Dogs are incredibly stupid, they like to step in front of moving vehicles. Very bad for airport runways...
You especially don't want to be the person responsible for a dog-strike. Don't mess with the FAA nor the SPCA nor the unions.