Jun 24, 2025 8:49 AM
China has developed a mosquito-sized unmanned aerial system designed to support stealth military operations, according to state media.
China has developed a mosquito-sized unmanned aerial system designed to support stealth military operations, according to state media.
Built by the state-owned National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Hunan Province, the tech features leaf-shaped wings and three hair-thin legs, a design aimed at mimicking the flight and appearance of real insects.
It is equipped with ultra-small cameras and microphones to capture images, sound, or electronic signals, making it ideal for covert reconnaissance missions.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: ‘Fits in the Palm’: China Shows Off New Mosquito-Like Recon Drone
drones•Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance•China•Chinese People’s Liberation Army•technology•air•drone production
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