Developed by AeroVironment for DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), this micro aerial vehicle (MAV) was designed to mimic the appearance and flight characteristics of a hummingbird for surveillance purposes in challenging environments. It was first publicly demonstrated in 2011.
The 'Nano humming bird' is
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010 · Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Defence (Unmanned Aerial, Ground, and Maritime Systems (UAS, UGS, UMS) Applications)
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Answer: C. A pocket sized unmanned spy plane developed in the U.S.A.
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