China's National University of Defense Technology revealed a mosquito-sized spy drone, approximately the size of a fingernail, designed for covert military operations. Equipped with tiny, leaf-like wings and wiry legs, it aims to enhance surveillance capabilities, particularly indoors. Despite its innovative design, experts highlight that its limited size may restrict battlefield effectiveness. Concerns raised include a short operational time due to battery constraints and susceptibility to environmental conditions like wind and airflows. Furthermore, the compact design may hinder advanced communication equipment.
As a drone to surveil buildings, especially on the inside, I can imagine it being quite useful for video feeds," Herb Lin said.
If it's real, and powered conventionally (with a battery), its longevity in the air will be limited by battery capacity," Lin added.
The smaller an aerial drone is, the more susceptible it is to such conditions, such as even a slight breeze, an air flow from an AC, an open window, or other obstacles," Samuel Bendett explained.
Communications are another issue to consider, as the drone's size means it's unlikely to be able to carry much advanced equipment," Bendett noted.
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