NUDT / CCTV
In national television emission, between an index finger and a thumb, China presented its new drone, designed to imitate a mosquito – both in size and flight pattern.
The tiny device was revealed at CCTV by Liang Hexiangfrom the National University of Defense Technology (Nudt), advances the, as an object intended for “recognition missions and special operations on the battlefield”.
The biggest advantage of the drone is, of course, in its size. Smaller than a coin, the device similar to an infet has two rapidly beating -shaped wings and three thin legs designed to rest on surfaces.
Inside, the innovative drone integrates advanced food systems, miniature sensors and electronic control components. It can naturally be used in spying, urban surveillance or search and rescue operations.
The drones have already profoundly transformed the modern war. From conflicts in Ukraine to the Middle East, military and militias forces use us for everything. As technology advances, these unmanned systems become smarter, smaller and more autonomous.
But the miniaturization of technology brings with it technical challenges. Integrating sensors, energy sources and control systems in such a compact format imposes restrictions on drone reach and autonomy.
Despite these limitations, potential applications are vast and unsettling. A device capable of entering a window without detected could be used for surveillance or even to carry dangerous loads without leaving a trace.
Os USA and Norway They have also invested in this type of technology. O, already used by NATO forces, is larger and less like an insect, but offers greater range and transmission of encrypted data.
However, it is not known yet if China’s mosquito drone is just a prototype or an operating system.
