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In a breakthrough that may change the face of future military surveillance and covert operations, Chinese researchers have introduced a mosquito-sized drone to carry out reconnaissance missions during combat. The innovation was revealed by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) and featured on China's state-owned military television channel CCTV 7 at the weekend. The ultra-miniature micro drone was created by researchers at the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in Hunan province. The model is approximately 1.3 centimetres in length, about the size of a mosquito, and has the same structure of wings and legs as the insect to be stealthy in missions. "In my hand here is a mosquito-shaped kind of robot. Small-sized bionic robots like this one are particularly suitable for information reconnaissance and special operations on battlefields," NUDT student Liang Hexiang explained in the live test on CCTV 7.

China's Military Drone Technology Takes a Giant Leap

With the introduction of this mosquito drone, China announces a major milestone in the miniaturisation of military drones. With flapping wings and ultra-slim legs, the drone can be controlled using a smartphone, making it both portable and difficult to detect. This kind of technology can potentially provide China's military with an upper hand in future battles by allowing stealthy reconnaissance, especially in city warfare or high-risk areas where conventional spying is impossible or hazardous.

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Applications Beyond The Battlefield

Though originally intended for battlefield deployment, micro drones like this one hold enormous potential in civilian and disaster response usage as well. They can be used to:

• Fly through wreckage from search-and-rescue operations
• Scan for dangerous environments such as radiation fields
• Follow environmental information, such as air and water conditions, in real-time

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Limitations And Future Possibilities

There are some limitations to the mosquito drone despite its potential. Its very small size restricts payload capacity, which limits how many and what types of sensors or modules it can transport. Battery life is also a limitation with the tiny power source needed. Continuing innovations in battery life, nano-materials, and artificial intelligence should overcome these technical challenges, further increasing the usefulness of the drone in the coming years. The achievement also reflects China's escalating technological advantage in autonomous military systems. While other countries have been looking into similar technology, few have publicly shown such an advanced and operational mock-up.