China’s New ‘Mosquito’ Micro Drone Can Spy Silently And Evade Radar

Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 17:11 IST

Mimicking a mosquito’s form and movement, it has bionic wings and ultra-thin legs, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye and extremely stealthy during operations

The micro drone can be operated via smartphone, flies silently, and is capable of navigating tight spaces. (News18 Hindi)

In a major leap in drone warfare technology, China has unveiled a micro drone roughly the size of a mosquito, highlighting the country’s growing focus on next-generation unmanned systems.

As drones become increasingly vital in modern military operations—ranging from surveillance to precision strikes—China’s latest development signals a push to outpace global rivals in drone innovation. The announcement comes amid a global surge in drone usage, underscored by Ukraine’s recent drone attack on a Russian military base.

The new drone has been developed by China’s National University of Defense Technology (NUDT). According to a report by the South China Morning Post, it measures just 1.3 to 2 centimetres in length, has a wingspan of 3 centimetres, and weighs only 0.3 grams.

Mimicking the form and movement of a mosquito, it features bionic wings and ultra-thin legs, making it nearly invisible and extremely stealthy. The drone can be operated via smartphone, flies silently, and is capable of navigating tight spaces while evading radar detection.

Recently, a video showcasing this micro drone was aired on China’s CCTV-7 channel. In the footage, university student Liang Hexiang was seen holding the drone between his fingers. Hexiang described it as a mosquito-like bionic robot, ideal for information gathering and special operations on the battlefield. The drone incorporates sensors, power devices, control circuits, and other technical components, epitomising exceptional nano engineering. Experts from micro device engineering, material science, and bionics have contributed to its development.

The Global Surge In Microrobotics

The field of microbots is gaining traction globally. Various countries are focusing on creating micro drones for both military and medical applications. Norway has developed the “Black Hornet," a micro drone the size of a person’s palm, which is employed by the military for surveillance. The latest iteration, the Black Hornet 4, has been recognised with the Blue UAS Refresh Award by the US Department of Defense.

In 2019, Harvard University scientists initiated work on a micro drone named “RoboBee." By 2021, the US Air Force also expressed interest in developing micro drones, although no further information on their progress has been disclosed. The realm of microrobotics extends beyond military uses, with rapid advancements in medical science for therapy, surgery, and medical imaging involving micro and nanorobotics.

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