PD-100 Black Hornet is the world smallest remote controlled (RC) helicopter developed by Prox Dynamics, a Norwegian based company. The helicopter has a total weight of 15 grams. The prime purpose of the Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Black Hornet is to help in spying and intelligence gathering missions, thanks to the small digital camera that it carries. The UAS Black Hornet has a top speed of 20 miles per hour.
The project was started in March, 2008 and the Prox Dynamics planned to launch it in a year. The third prototype was ready in April, 2009 and was even tested outdoor in light wind conditions. The test flights proved it to be a robust nano machine. The helicopter is controlled by a remote controller. The remote control has a digital LCD screen to view the flight data, maps and camera feed of the helicopter. According to Peter Murren, President and CEO of Prox Dynamics:
“The helicopter can be carried in a pocket and launched within seconds to give immediate situational awareness. It will be valuable in situations where a closer look at a hostile area or inside a contaminated building is crucial. We will be making military and civilian versions of the Black Hornet but it will be sold only to governments and their agencies.”
The standard package will come with three aircraft, a pocket controller and a charger.
Watch the below video of Indoor testing of PD-100 Black Hornet
Via Daily Mail
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