A tiny spy drone resembling a mosquito has been unveiled by a Chinese defence research institution, showcasing its potential in information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield. The device, measuring 2 cm long and weighing just 0.3 grams, features two tiny wings that can flap at 500 times per second. Its minuscule size makes it difficult to detect using conventional radar systems.
The drone is packed with sensors for covert surveillance and other military operations. A prototype with four controllable wings by a smartphone has also been introduced. This technology is part of the growing trend of microdrones in modern warfare, with several countries exploring or deploying similar technologies.
Notably, Norway’s Black Hornet micro-UAV, which uses cameras and thermal imaging for quick reconnaissance, is already in use by multiple armed forces. The development of such drones has been supported by research projects like Hybrid Insect Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (HI-MEMS) launched by the US Department of Defence in 2006 to create ‘insect cyborgs’.
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