China unveils tiny terrifying mosquito-sized drone to be used for spying

8 points by harambae 2 weeks ago | 7 comments
  • xchip 2 weeks ago
    The Sun is famous for their exaggerated news, and this is one more instance.
    • JohnFen 2 weeks ago
      Maybe.

      But it's within the abilities of a hobbyist to build a dragonfly-sized drone with video capabilities. It's not beyond the realm of imagination that a mosquito-sized one could be built by entities who have real funding.

      • beardyw 2 weeks ago
        It's the power supply that will be your problem.
      • bigyabai 2 weeks ago
        I mean... that is a video of a tiny drone. Make of it what you will, but the proof is in the pudding.

        Most of us probably aren't envisioning the Dune hunter-seeker being developed from this, but even a simple cavity resonator would make it a weapon beyond defending against: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thing_(listening_device)

        • JohnFen 2 weeks ago
          In this day and age, just having video of something is not really strong evidence that the thing really exists.
      • Bender 2 weeks ago
        Do these drones share the same weaknesses of real mosquitos such as air speed capabilities? If so a simple air filtration system and air movers/blowers near each door could mitigate them.
        • burstoflight 2 weeks ago
          Mao Tse-Tse Tung