Super small surveillance helicopters

The British Army is using remote-controlled helicopters to monitor threats from the enemy.

Called Black Hornet , this special aircraft is only 10cm long, weighs 16 grams, is equipped with a tiny camera and is being used in Afghanistan to provide important information on the ground.

The Black Hornet is only 10cm long and weighs 16 grams. (Photo: Internet)

Black Hornet is based on the mechanism of capturing reliable images and dangerous areas on the battlefield as well as every corner where the enemy can hide and transmit the images to the operator of the aircraft. .

The main task of the aircraft is reconnaissance. (Photo: Internet)

"The ultra-compact nature is the superiority of the Black Hornet, which is especially useful for field soldiers," said Christopher Petherbridge, a reconnaissance brigade in Afghanistan . "

On the plane there is a camera attached to send videos and pictures. (Photo: Internet)

Black Hornet is a product of Prox Dynamics, Norway. Defense Minister Philip Dunne said: "The Black Hornet gives the military great benefit because it is lightweight and easy to carry when patrolling." According to Dunne, the creation of useful and advanced surveillance and surveillance equipment such as the Black Hornet is an important element in the British military's 10-year development plan.