Black Hornet Nano

      A Black Hornet nano helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

      The Black Hornet Nano military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) measures around 10 cm x 2.5 cm and provides troops on the ground with local situational awareness. The drones are small enough to fit in one hand and weigh just over half an ounce (including batteries). The UAV is equipped with a camera which gives the operator full-motion video and still images. The aircraft has been developed by Prox Dynamics AS of Norway as part of a £20 million contract for 160 units with Marlborough Communications Ltd.[1][2][3]

      Operational history

      The aircraft are being used by soldiers from the UK's Brigade Reconnaissance Force at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.[4]Operation Herrick personnel in Afghanistan deploy the Black Hornet from the front line to fly into enemy territory to take video and still images before returning to the operator.

      Designed to blend in with the muddy grey walls in Afghanistan, it has been used to look around corners or over walls and other obstacles to identify any hidden dangers and enemy positions. The images are displayed on a small handheld terminal which can be used by the operator to control the UAV.[5]

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      References

      1. ^ Adrian Shaw (2013-02-03). "The eight inch spy in the sky: Tiny 'Black Hornet' helicopters snoop in Afghanistan in latest technology helping British troops - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-02-07. 
      2. ^ "Miniature surveillance helicopters help protect front line troops - News story - Inside Government". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2013-02-07. 
      3. ^ Matthew Weber (2013-02-07). "The Black Hornet Is A $195,000 Spy Plane That Fits In Your Hand - Gizmo Crazed". gizmocrazed.com. Retrieved 2013-02-07. 
      4. ^ a b BritishForcesNews·. "Mini drone gives UK troops extra eyes 06.02.13". BritishForcesNews. Retrieved 13 February 2013. 
      5. ^ "BBC News - Black Hornet spycam is a 'lifesaver' for British troops". Bbc.co.uk. 2013-02-13. Retrieved 2013-02-18. 
      6. ^ http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/61312/vgtv-ble-med-på-demonstrasjon-se-forsvarets-nye-våpen-i-aksjon
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