China has created a mosquito-shaped microdrone for covert military operations.It was developed by the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in China's Hunan province.A student, Liang Hexiang, introduced the device to CCTV 7 in a video."Here in my hand is a mosquito-like robot. Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited for information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield," he stated. .The report showed a smartphone prototype of the drone with four legs.Reported by myNews the drone's small size means many disciplines work together to manufacture the device and everything must fit in a miniature area including, sensors, power devices, control circuits and others. The New York Post reports the devices are also equipped with a miniature camera and microphone.It is almost invisible to the naked eye, able to fly past a conventional radar system without detection. .The drone measures 1-2 cm in length, and weighs an estimated 0.3 g. Due to its small size, it likely has a limited power source.A similar drone has been developed in Norway called the micro UAV Black Hornet. The most recent model, the Black Hornet 4, weighs 1.3 kg.This device is used by armed forces globally for investigating surroundings. It features a built-in camera and sensors, controlled with a handheld unit.
