Engineers develop tiny drone to hunt and kill mosquitoes

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Engineers have created a tiny drone capable of hunting and killing insects mid-air. This development marks a significant step towards autonomous insect eradication. The drone uses smartphone microphones and ultrasonic sensors to track and target insects. A recent test successfully demonstrated the drone intercepting a moth. The company aims to deploy swarms of these drones to control mosquito populations, potentially reducing eradication costs significantly.


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