State broadcaster CCTV showcases defence university’s miniature bionic robots suited to reconnaissance and battlefield missions.
China’s military researchers have unveiled a mosquito-sized surveillance drone in June 2025, developed at the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in Hunan province[1]. The bionic microdrone measures about 2 cm long, weighs 0.3 grams, and features two leaf-like wings that can flap 500 times per second, along with three hair-thin legs[2].
The device is designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, with sensors and circuits packed into its tiny frame[3]. “Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield,” said NUDT student Liang Hexiang while demonstrating the drone on state television[4].
Security experts warn about potential risks. “If China is able to produce mosquito-sized drones, it would likely be interested in using them for various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, especially in places that larger drones struggle to access,” said Georgetown research fellow Sam Bresnick[5].
The drone’s small size makes it nearly invisible to conventional radar systems, though experts note its diminutive scale could limit operational range and endurance[6].
The biggest surveillance coup was made with the invention of snartphones, a device which everybody wear wherevever he go, when he also buy things with it in the shop, make selfies and posting on Facebook and Reddit, Chefs kiss.
I wonder how long it’ll take for us to get them in the UK for mass surveillance. Sorry I meant to keep our streets safe! Please don’t put me on a watch list!
But easy to sneakt it inside of bunkers and buildings, anyway it’s time to suspect every insect in your home, the most advanced device for sure are not public.
Cockroaches and other insects with minicams already exists since a lot of years.
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The biggest surveillance coup was made with the invention of snartphones, a device which everybody wear wherevever he go, when he also buy things with it in the shop, make selfies and posting on Facebook and Reddit, Chefs kiss.
I wonder how long it’ll take for us to get them in the UK for mass surveillance. Sorry I meant to keep our streets safe! Please don’t put me on a watch list!
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I’m going to start a business to sell military grade bug screen 🤡
Already exist
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/worlds-first-portable-mosquito-air-defense#/
Cool, so they’ve caught up to 1960’s tech. Go look at our spy-tech from that era.
Recommend Privacy app
Here’s hoping it isn’t a windy day. Or raining.
But easy to sneakt it inside of bunkers and buildings, anyway it’s time to suspect every insect in your home, the most advanced device for sure are not public. Cockroaches and other insects with minicams already exists since a lot of years.
Holy wtf, monitoring spirits are real?!
I wonder how resistant it can be to even small EM pulses?
Interesting that assassination is not on the list.
“Paul Atreides who catches hunter seekers with his bare hands, like a hero of old!”
China did NOT create a mosquito sized drone. They DID however create this awesome starship!
Seriously, how long are we going do the bi-monthly “China invents world changing technology” headline? These aren’t even good lies.
First they replace all the birds, now the bugs are spies? What’s next?