And Now, Nano Drones

The British military has launched the world’s smallest military-grade surveillance drone for troops in Afghanistan. Part of a $31-million contract, the toy-sized Black Hornet, at four inches and 16 grams, is seen as a major step in the trend toward ever-smaller drones. Not fewer, safer or more benign, like drones dropping food for hungry kids. Just smaller. Update : Citing privacy and legality issues, Charlottesville, Va. has become the first city in the U.S to pass an anti-drone resolution, banning any devices designed to "harm (or) otherwise negatively impact a human being." Very cool.

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