A Chinese defence research institution has revealed a spy drone that closely resembles a mosquito. The bionic microdrone was showcased on China’s state-run military broadcaster, CCTV-7, on June 20.

China’s latest drone is part of a growing global trend in developing insect-inspired micro-drones. For example, Harvard University has spent more than a decade working on RoboBee, a penny-sized drone ...

Last month, China unveiled a mosquito-like spy drone designed for covert military operations. The drone's size and weight could limit its uses on the battlefield, military analysts told BI.

Electronics Tech Culture surveillance drones In the microdrone arms race, China unveils a mosquito-sized UAV built for stealth The microdrone battlefield is getting crowded – and smaller By Skye ...