<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>China has developed a mosquito-sized drone that closely resembles a real mosquito in appearance and movement, marking a significant advancement in micro-robotics.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

China’s Mosquito-Sized Drone: Science Fiction Becomes Reality

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