Technology.am (Apr. 21, 2009) — Prox Dynamics of Asker, Norway, has made a 15-gram “nano” copter, assuming it may be one of the world’s smallest unmanned helicopters.

On its fifth prototype, the PD-100 Black Hornet has attained a big milestone after successful completion of its first outdoor flight test.

This Hornet “can be carried in your pocket and started within seconds to give immediate situational awareness.

Although the new helicopter is smaller than a typical cheapo toy-copter, it is fully controllable, with the ability sprint from a dead hover to almost 20 mph.

The secret behind its stability is the micro control servos–“the smallest and lightest in the world, weighing less than 0.5 grams.”

This new ultra small aircraft is a valuable tool in situations where a closer look at a hostile area or inside a contaminated building is crucial.”

According to the company, the sound from the helicopter was unhearable at three yards over ambient noise.

The company may market the “cigarette-packet-sized” mini-choppers in a three-pack weighing less than two pounds. The package will include a pocket controller and a charger.