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Mini helicopter drone for UK troops in Afghanistan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21313323
The Ministry of Defence plans to purchase 160 of the mini drones
Mini helicopter drone for UK troops in Afghanistan
3 February 2013 Last updated at 10:19 ET
British soldiers in Afghanistan have become the first to use miniature surveillance helicopters in frontline operations.
The drones can fly around corners and obstacles to identify potential hidden dangers, the Ministry of Defence said.
The Norwegian-designed Black Hornet Nano features a tiny camera and relays video and still images to a handheld control terminal.
It measures about 10cm by 2.5cm (4in by 1in) and weighs 16g (0.6oz).
