South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

As mysterious as a crash involving bird strikes, South Korea faced a tragic aviation disaster when a jet touched down after a 16-mile flight from New York to South Korea, with investigators yet to determine the cause. Findings revealed feathers and blood inside the engines, while state-owned KAC had warned for years about Muan airport's bird risks but did little. The transport ministry is now deploying drones in June and sound generators in August, planning to equip airports by 2028, while also installing thermal cameras and laser guns. Though the government had pledged measures, including radar systems, the airport was still understaffed and underfunded at the crash site.