US EditionSmart Wing Rotation and Trailing-Edge Vortices Enable High Frequency Mosquito Flight
- China's National University of Defense Technology has developed a mosquito-sized microdrone for surveillance and military uses, as reported by Chinese state media.
- The microdrone has been described as ideal for 'information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield' by NUDT student Liang Hexiang.
- While details on the drone's capabilities remain undisclosed, its design suggests applications in covert operations.
- The development emphasizes the race for advanced spy technology, raising ethical questions as microdrone technology evolves and competition in surveillance tech intensifies.
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Smart wing rotation and trailing-edge vortices enable high frequency mosquito flight
In addition to generating lift by leading-edge vortices (as used by most insects), mosquitoes also employ trailing-edge vortices and a lift mechanism from wing rotation, which enables them to stay airborne despite having a seemingly unlikely airframe. As anyone who has shared a bedroom with a mosquito will attest, mosquitos beat their wings fast enough for the irritating whine at about 800 Hz to be audible. Strangely, mosquito wings are long and…
China Mosquito Microdrone Created for Battlefield Spying - American Faith
China’s National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) has developed a microdrone the size of a mosquito, raising global concerns about surveillance and potential military use. Chinese state media showcased the miniature device on Friday, describing it as ideal for “information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield.” The drone, displayed by NUDT student Liang Hexiang, features a thin body, delicate wings, and legs resembling t…
Can drones really become as small as insects? China's Milit r-Universit t shows a micro drone of only 1.3 centimetres gr e. The tiny aircraft camouflages itself perfectly as a piece of clothing and can redefine its appearance. However, questions remain natural. (Continue reading)
China's Milit r represents a tiny drone that finds space between two fingers. It should be able to open without the opponent noticing it. (Milit r, Politics)
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