Feature Life Flying animals can teach drones a thing or two Small drones will soon be zipping between trees and dodging buildings, just like swallows, bees and moths BIOMIMICRY Scientists are turning to the animal kingdom to inspire the next wave of small drones. Nicolle Rager Fuller By Nsikan Akpan January 24, 2015 at 11:30 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print View the video Ty Hedrick stands on a riverbank watching an aerial clash between two foes. An intruder has ventured into restricted airspace and must flee as quickly as it came.