Dragonfly microdrone research

Credit: PHILIPPE PSAILA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Caption: Dragonfly microdrone research. Libuelle (dragonfly) microdrone being modified by a tool (upper right), while a researcher reaches out his hand (upper left) to steady the microdrone. The 'dragonfly' microdrone weighs only 120 milligrams, is 6 centimetres wide, and has wafer-thin silicon wings that flap when powered by electricity. Microdrones, also known as MAVs (micro air vehicles), are being designed for a wide range of surveillance purposes. The 'dragonfly' microdrone is being developed by the French company SilMach. A prototype was exhibited in 2005.

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