China's National University of Defense Technology has developed mosquito-sized military drones measuring just 0.6 centimeters, designed specifically for covert surveillance and reconnaissance missions in complex battlefield environments.
The miniature bionic robots feature stick-shaped bodies with leaflike wing structures and hair-thin legs, equipped with microscopic sensors, cameras, and control circuits that enable stealth operations virtually undetectable to the human eye.
Student researcher Liang Hexiang from NUDT demonstrated these tiny unmanned aerial vehicles on state broadcaster CCTV, explaining that their compact size makes them "especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield."
The drones represent a significant engineering challenge, requiring collaboration across multiple disciplines including microscopic device engineering, materials science, and bionics to fit all necessary components into such an incredibly small space.
Military analysts suggest these mosquito-like surveillance tools could revolutionize covert operations by infiltrating enemy territories and urban environments where traditional larger drones would be easily detected and compromised.
