You must have heard many times that pigeons are used for spying. Recently, a case has come to light in which a pigeon arrested on charges of espionage has been released. The question that comes to the mind of many people is how a pigeon can spy. This is not a new method.
They were used extensively in the First World War. Pigeons are used on many occasions for surveillance. It has its own advantages and no major technology is used in it. If you use a drone for spying, the chances of it being caught are very high.
Whereas in case of pigeon or any other bird this chance reduces. In such a situation, pigeons are equipped with cameras and released for spying. Let us understand the whole matter.
How does a pigeon spy?
The American Intelligence Agency CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) did this kind of thing long ago. spying A device was developed for. This camera is tied to the pigeons and then they are released. Since pigeon is a common bird, which is found in many places, there is not much doubt about it.
With the help of the camera developed by CIA, photos can be clicked even from hundreds of feet height. As soon as these pigeons are released, the camera is turned on to click photos. They have a small battery installed in them. However, not much information about such pigeons is available on public platforms.
Actually, CIA has stated in its detail page that this program was failing. Because sending these birds to a certain location is a difficult task. Despite all this, spying pigeons have been caught on many occasions, on which cameras are installed.
Pigeon was caught last year
Let us tell you that last month a pigeon was released in India, which was in captivity for 8 months. The pigeon was kept in a veterinary hospital in Mumbai. This pigeon was arrested in May last year. Two rings were tied to the pigeon’s paws, one of which was made of copper and the other of aluminium.
There was something written in Chinese under both the wings of the pigeon. However, investigation has found that this pigeon had participated in a race in Taiwan, from where it flew and reached India. After getting approval from the police, the hospital released the pigeon.