Real science is quickly catching up to science fiction, especially when it comes to the latest amazing advances in miniaturization.
Some time ago a new system under development by IAI came to light: A tiny UAV designed with wings similar to those of a butterfly. IAI is not the only one developing insect-like UAVs, and in addition others aim to harness real insects for intelligence gathering purposes. Insects to be implanted with tiny electronic systems are already under development in the US.
http://i-hls.com/2013/08/spy-bugs-real-and-artificial-they-can-go-anywhere-see-and-hear-anything/
Some time ago a new system under development by IAI came to light: A tiny UAV designed with wings similar to those of a butterfly. IAI is not the only one developing insect-like UAVs, and in addition others aim to harness real insects for intelligence gathering purposes. Insects to be implanted with tiny electronic systems are already under development in the US.
http://i-hls.com/2013/08/spy-bugs-real-and-artificial-they-can-go-anywhere-see-and-hear-anything/