China Unveils Tiny Mosquito-Like Drone, Raises Fears Of Spying, Hacking

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 14:30 IST

China has unveiled a mosquito-like drone for spying or dangerous missions. Experts warn it could steal information, carry hazardous materials, and increase surveillance risks.

China Unveils Tiny Mosquito-Like Drone. (Courtesy: X/@RafaMorgan64)

China has revealed a tiny drone that looks like a mosquito, built to fly quietly and secretly, causing concern that it could be used for spying or dangerous missions. 

According to a report in The Sun, the drone has two yellow wings like leaves, a thin black body, and three wiry legs.

The state media published a video in which scientists are seen holding up the mosquito-like robot, which they say will perform a range of military and civilian activities.

Timothy Heath, a defence researcher, cautioned that these devices could potentially be used by criminals to steal sensitive information, such as passwords.

Futurist Tracey Follows, formerly with Google, warned that these drones could be equipped with hazardous materials, such as deadly viruses, and potentially operate autonomously, increasing the risk.

Security experts warn that these drones could enable eavesdropping, tracking, and password theft, sparking fears of hacking and private surveillance by malicious actors.

Various people have compared this real-life drone to an episode of the sci-fi show Black Mirror, where robot bees were hijacked to kill people. The show, Hated in the Nation, imagined a future where pollination robots turned into deadly weapons.

According to the experts, the drone may look like a harmless insect, but it could soon be the most dangerous thing buzzing around your home.

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