A Chinese military university has revealed a bionic mini drone fit for battlefield espionage.
China has unveiled mosquito-sized drones designed for covert military operations, according to state media reports. The tiny device was presented by the National University of Defense Technology in Hunan province on CCTV 7’s military channel.
“Here in my hand is a mosquito-like type of robot. Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield,” said student Liang Hexiang during the broadcast.
The micro-drone has leaf-like wings and hair-thin legs, mimicking an insect’s form for stealth.
Separately, China has reportedly tested artillery-launched drones capable of withstanding forces 3,000 times their own weight during launch from 155mm cannon shells, showing expanded innovation in unmanned battlefield technologies.