China has developed a mosquito-sized drone that closely resembles a real mosquito in appearance and movement, marking a significant advancement in micro-robotics.
The drone measures just 1-2 centimeters in length, weighs 0.3 grams, has ultra-compact cameras and sensors, and operates via smartphone in laboratory settings.
Despite its groundbreaking design, the mosquito drone faces limitations such as short battery life, payload constraints, and environmental sensitivity, hindering field deployment and swarm use.
The device raises ethical and security concerns regarding privacy, espionage, and counter-surveillance, blurring the line between science fiction and reality with potential for future intelligence-gathering capabilities.