Scientists in China have created a very small drone that looks like a mosquito. This tiny drone can be used for military operations. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that this new drone was developed by a robotics lab at the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in Hunan province, central China.

This drone is called a microdrone. Microdrones are small and lightweight. They can be used not only for military work but also in other areas like rescue missions and environmental monitoring.

The Chinese scientists showed the drone on CCTV 7, which is China Central Television’s military channel. The demonstration happened over the weekend. During the TV show, a student named Liang Hexiang from NUDT showed the drone and said:

"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."

The drone looks like a real mosquito. It is about 1.3 centimetres long. It has two small wings with shapes like leaves and three thin legs. It can be controlled using a smartphone.

What can microdrones do?

These small drones can be very useful in military and non-military missions. They can fly into areas quietly without being noticed. This makes them perfect for secret missions or spying.

They can also help in search and rescue operations. For example, they can go inside damaged buildings or rubble after a disaster to look for people who are trapped.

Microdrones can also be used to check air or water quality using small sensors.

Challenges of microdrones

However, these drones have some problems. Since they are very small, they cannot carry heavy equipment or sensors. Also, they use tiny batteries, so their flight time is short.

But scientists believe that with better battery life, smart technology, and improved sensors, these microdrones will become more powerful and useful in the future.

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